Originally Posted by
Thetank
XD=110BCD
RD=130BCD
75s=144BCD more expensive cause they're stronger and actually used in track racing.
RD Messenger is your basic RD cranks with a beefier chainring
RD2 Messenger is the same thing only it's sugino's new model name
As far as differences go, the XD was designed for Mt bikes, the RD for Road, the 75s are true fixed gear track cranks which is why they cost more. They're all good cranks and the only real difference is in how much you're willing to spend. I doubt anyone can tell the difference between all these sets or that one "Feels" better than another.
This is probably some of the worst advice I have ever seen on this forum.
If you can honestly tell me that when you ride XD cranks and then 75s that you feel no difference at all you have no reason being on a bike.
XD cranks flex a ridiculous amount compared to 75s. That is why their is such a price difference, its not just for bling factor jackass.