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Old 05-12-07 | 11:01 PM
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I know that a 3-piece crank is better than a one piece but i dont really know the actual difference of how they perform. Anybody wanna help me out. thanks
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Old 05-12-07 | 11:14 PM
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They feel a lot better and are a lot stronger. They are also a lot easier to take off and repair and such.
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Old 05-13-07 | 09:38 AM
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They feel a lot better
Quite possibly the stupidest thing you have ever posted.

3pc cranks are stronger and easier to work with, but i can't see how they would be any better on your feet. In fact considering how small most 1pc cranks are in diameter i think they would be better for tricks like tables where your feet move around.
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Old 05-13-07 | 09:44 AM
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In my opinion they feel better. I have never tried tables, so I couldn't say anything about that. I just prefer the feel of 3 pc cranks over 1 pc.
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Old 05-13-07 | 12:54 PM
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They feel stiffer if you count that...
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Old 05-13-07 | 02:04 PM
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I don't know how 3pc's feel better, but they just do. I've switched back and forth & felt the diff.
Plus, 1pc have this nasty tendancy to bend.
Also, you wouldn't be able to fit 1pc in any proper modern BMX frame. Span, Mid, and Euro BB's are all to small. You need an Amer BB.
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Old 05-13-07 | 07:11 PM
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In my opinion they feel better. I have never tried tables, so I couldn't say anything about that. I just prefer the feel of 3 pc cranks over 1 pc.
Well you should have worded it better.
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