FSA vero to FSA energy crankset/bb replacement.
03-28-13, 11:25 AM
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FSA vero to FSA energy crankset/bb replacement.
Hey guys, I'm currently running a FSA Vero compact crankset on my Diamondback podium 2 and I was wondering if I could replace the crankset/bb with a FSA energy. According to information online, the BB in the vero is 68mm and english threaded (does that mean the lbs can just thread in the new bb/crankset?) https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...2_551509_-1___
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03-28-13, 11:53 AM
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As long as your frame is English threaded and has a 68 mm bb shell, yes, the FSA crank and bottom bracket you linked to will thread right in.
03-28-13, 01:16 PM
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If I might as a silly question, WHY? both those cranks are pretty darn similar, except the Vero is square taper, and the Energy is a 2-piece with external bearings.
03-28-13, 05:05 PM
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Well, everyone is going cray-cray about the external bearing cranks, the increased stiffness, less friction in the bearings etc, and square taper is something a velociraptor from the stone age would be using.
03-28-13, 05:08 PM
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I have felt absolutely no difference between them. I weigh 235 # and can push pretty good on the pedals. My guess is a pro can feel the diff, but not average joe. Save your mula and go buy a beer.
03-28-13, 05:13 PM
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Hm alright then, the stiffness is most likely wasted on me as well (I weigh 140lbs) and spin more for speed then putting down large amounts of force with each stroke.
03-28-13, 05:58 PM
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the outboard stuff is nice in volume production as it can be assembled faster, using press-fit bearings, and fewer assembly steps to put the crank on the bike, the bike manufacturers save time/money....
I think thats the biggest advantage.
I think thats the biggest advantage.
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I was going to ask exactly the same question as an addendum to my first post but decided I've asked it too many times in the past. I certainly agree that a good square taper bb spindle is PLENTY stiff for nearly any rider and the difference between it and an external bearing design is mostly theoretical.
03-29-13, 09:29 AM
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A lot of things that reduce manufacturing costs are run through the marketing department to have them come up with a performance-related spin to help sell the change to the customers.
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IMO- the only drawback to sq. taper BBs and cranks is the lack of variety in lightweight parts. That's the only reason I switched things up, cuz I could tell no difference in stiffness. Spinning? can't tell the difference, but I do know a good sq. taper bottom bracket will "freespin" better.
