hey folks-

Im not a bike mechanic, but Im confident I can do this stuff myself, or would like to try at the very least. I got my langster last year and am absolutely in love with it, now that Im certain Im going to keep it, Id really like to upgrade the cranks, they are kinda really crappy. Ive got the bike mostly stock, I can deal with a "good enough" brake caliper, but Id really like to upgrade the cranks and maybe the BB. Problem is I dont really know what is involved or how to determine what I am going to need. Can anyone here help me, or does this go beyond the boundaries of the board?

Id like to put on shimano ultegra cranks and pedals, I dont know if I need to get a new front ring as well or if I can use the stock ring...

Im also open to suggestion on what other cranks might work if anyone has any.

thanks for any help, Im sure you can figure Im pretty much a newbie when it comes to mechanics, but Im trying to learn.

dave