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05-13-08, 07:20 PM
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Cranks
I am wondering if i should get 3 piece cranks. I weigh 150 lbs. So should I get 3 piece cranks???
05-13-08, 08:02 PM
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yes.
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+1 I went through 3-4 or so sets of one piece cranks back before I decided to switch. and I was around 120 lbs.
05-15-08, 11:18 AM
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yea...go for easterns...im getting some really soon and theyre pretty nice
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eastern is garbage.
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the eastern 720 arent that bad. i think im gettin em because theyre not too bad. or the maderas cause i need a new BB kit and theyre both the same price that way...almost
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eastern is gay
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Madera's are made by Profile, so I'd go for them. And I concur with bmx2478.
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05-16-08, 10:20 PM
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get a BB kit with your cranks.... just make sure that they have SEALED bearings
and eastern isnt crap... theyre just not as good as some other companies that charge almost twice as much for a part thats almost exactly the same.
and eastern isnt crap... theyre just not as good as some other companies that charge almost twice as much for a part thats almost exactly the same.
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I strongly advise that you do some research before making a call like that.
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ok so theyre not as nice as a set of profiles, but theyre better than any stock parts you'll get. plus i dont usually have problems with my cranks so i like to go with decent ones that are a little bit cheaper.
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Cheap is good. I also want pedals to go with it I like the Primo Tenderizers. Any other suggestions?
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I bet my stock 3pc are better than the Eastern 720.
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I never said they were so good, I'm saying Eastern eats poop.
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