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Old 09-08-25 | 09:24 AM
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2011-2012 SRAM Red crank issue

After a few weeks of chasing a “CLICK” during every pedal stroke, we did a brand new BB30 on my Bianchi Sempre Limited. Still clicks.. new Dura Ace Pedal set , still clicks, new wheel bearings, skewers, reset seat post with paste ect.. ect.. finally found the issue.

now I am looking for a replacement left side crank arm for this era of Red component. Let me know if yall can help ! Is this common ??? Bike is 13 years old.

BB30 SRAM Red Left side non drive side crank arm, 172.5mm.

-Markus



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Or an entire new crank I guess.

Could mismatch the arms, with another GXP NDS arm in a pinch.
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New crank set is an option of course I suppose I’m just being a bit on the cheap side. Will a SRAM Force crank arm fit in a pinch ? I see a few SRAM Red used cranks on EBay I may just bite the bullet and grab one.

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check ebay.... if the exact match isn't there now, it will be soon...

i see them on CL and Facebook too.
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check ebay.... if the exact match isn't there now, it will be soon...

i see them on CL and Facebook too.
Thank you ! It appears a Sram FORCE crank arm of the same era will fit?, not sure if the shape is the same? I have been riding this bike but I DARE NOT stand to sprint with that insert damaged.

-Markus
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Old 09-11-25 | 08:34 AM
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I did end up finding a full setup 130 BCD 10speed on Ebay in great condition. It's shipping now.

Thanks all!

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Originally Posted by Relisys190
Thank you ! It appears a Sram FORCE crank arm of the same era will fit?, not sure if the shape is the same? I have been riding this bike but I DARE NOT stand to sprint with that insert damaged.

-Markus
i've broken one crank arm, a very long time ago.... it's not an event i'd choose to repeat.
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Originally Posted by Relisys190
Thank you ! It appears a Sram FORCE crank arm of the same era will fit?, not sure if the shape is the same? I have been riding this bike but I DARE NOT stand to sprint with that insert damaged.

-Markus
For the record, Red, Force and Rival from this period will all work. Red and Force are carbon, Rival is alloy, and the only difference is weight and finish.
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By the way, sharp bike. I've always liked this model, and I would have bought one 13 years ago if our Bianchi rep hadn't gone AWOL.
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