mav67

Hi everybody... I've been browsing these forums for a while, and now my first post finally!! I want to get some new cranks, the FSA K-force Megaexo triple for my Cannondale F1000 Hardtail 2005. I've been cycling for a long time but in the past only rode beaters. I want to try to buy this crankset and do the installation myself. Currently my bike has Truvativ Stylo cranks installed. I noticed that the ring sizes are the same (44/32/22T) so I'm assuming that I won't have to make any major adjustments to my front derailler. Just a few questions I want to ask you guys before I go ahead and buy my new crankset:

1) Is the Cannondale F1000 frame of compatible size with the FSA BB?

2) Does the derailler and cassette in the REAR affect crankset compatibility? (Currently SRAM X-9 and 9 speed cassette and 9 speed shimano chain).

3) Will I need to change the length of my chain in anyway?

4) Any other reason why this particular FSA crankset wouldn't work with my setup?

5) Any other things I should look out for when buying/installing this crankset?

I know these questions will sound a bit silly to the majority of you guys here, but I'm inexperienced and a bit nervous about compatibility since I know Cannondales are known to have their own "unique" standards for sizing etc...

Many thanks everyone!

The Great Stonk

1. if its an external BB then yes, theyre one size fits all usually, if its internal, you may need a shorter/longer bb in order to get a good chain line.

2. as long as the crank set is 9 speed compatible (which it is) and you have a long cage rear mech that can handle a 22T difference (which you do)

3. if the chain rings on the new cranks are the same size then you shouldnt need to touch anything, although replacing the chain and cassette is also reccomended if theyre showing any signs of wear, lest you grind up your brand spaking new chainrings much faster.

4. none that i can think of

5. always inspect for defects!, make sure all threads are cleaned and possibly recut (only in extream cases!) then greased (lightly but evenly).

LowCel 

You will most likely need to adjust the limit screws on your front derailleur. I went from an FSA Carbon Pro Team issue to the carbon K-Force Mega Exo crankset and I had to adjust it. Other than that you shouldn't have any problems.

Like The Great Stonk mentioned though, unless your chain is already pretty new (less than a couple hundred miles on it) this would be a good time to change it.

mav67

Thank you both for answering my questions! I was at the LBS today, and apart from the set being ridiculously expensive, the guy there said that this FSA crankset in particular is very hard to install... so he said I should take my bike in for them to install it.... is there any truth to this? I mean, I understand that I'll need to get a set of special tools for the job, but is this crankset particularly difficult to install even with the right tools? Thanks again.

sngltrackdufus

I hate to go to the LBS ! most of them in this immediate are nothing but a bunch of BS slingers & goofballs with ridiculously inflated prices on everything
Like $10 for Koolstop pads & $24.95 for a SKS XTRA dry rear fender?


"Support your LBS"?...... yeah right. I say , "pee in their butt & leave'em face down in the gutter with their pants down around their ankles.

jim-bob

I'm curious. Which shops have you tried?

sngltrackdufus

Over the years i have been in almost all of the bike shops in the Bay Area....
2 that come to mind (keeping nameless) is one just west of the High st.bridge & one on Foothill blvd that use to be closer to Mission blvd a few years back.
one that is cool is the one on SanPablo damn road