Classy looking triple crankset that won't break the bank?
02-01-12, 12:27 PM
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Classy looking triple crankset that won't break the bank?
Hi guys,
Looking for a triple crankset. I've seen the IRD and VO ones but man!!! Yikes. The newer ones are nice but it'll make vintage bikes look weird. Anyone else seen good looking classic looking triple cranksets?
Looking for a triple crankset. I've seen the IRD and VO ones but man!!! Yikes. The newer ones are nice but it'll make vintage bikes look weird. Anyone else seen good looking classic looking triple cranksets?
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Nothing does it for me like the 7803 triple. I'm nearly done with this build and can't wait to take her out and see if she shifts as well as the 7800 double.
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Cap... I see some beautiful Stronglight triples,frequently on eBay. Usually between $50 ans $75 unless they are mint and rare. BIS drillium is gorgeous on nearly anything vintage.
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I've seen Stronglight ones but I don't have a crank extractor for them 
02-01-12, 12:58 PM
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They get my vote! And a vintage triple in good shape can be had for about $100 on eBay.
The stronglight triples usually fetch more than the TA triples. I don't think I've ever seen a Stronglight triple go for under $100 unless really beat.
The stronglight triples usually fetch more than the TA triples. I don't think I've ever seen a Stronglight triple go for under $100 unless really beat.
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I'd go with either (and have) depending on what is available.
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I believe they are US made by a machinist. I have one and it works perfectly. But I already have several old Stronglights, so the investment was viable.
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I'm sure if you bought a Stronglight and needed to remove it then maybe some helpful soul on this forum would let you borrow one.
Plus once you have greased your bottom bracket and adjusted it properly how often do you really need to remove the cranks.
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I believe lots of older cranks were sometimes drilled and tapped for a triple. you can always find an older 110 BCD crank you like and make a faux triple provided your not looking for super small granny. the Deore cranks from the late '80s were nice looking
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You don't need an extractor to fit the cranks
I'm sure if you bought a Stronglight and needed to remove it then maybe some helpful soul on this forum would let you borrow one.
Plus once you have greased your bottom bracket and adjusted it properly how often do you really need to remove the cranks.
I'm sure if you bought a Stronglight and needed to remove it then maybe some helpful soul on this forum would let you borrow one.
Plus once you have greased your bottom bracket and adjusted it properly how often do you really need to remove the cranks.
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+1 I get all of mine from donor bikes, typically MTBs. Find a cheap MTB donor with a nice Sugino crankset, and you are ready to go.
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I like the Sugino XD600.
If used is ok, Sugino AT triples are pretty darned nice.
If used is ok, Sugino AT triples are pretty darned nice.
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Well if you don't want to invest in a Stronglight puller you can always use the poor man's puller. Take the crank bolts out, ride around the block or in your driveway, and do some wiggling. It will come right off.
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02-01-12, 02:18 PM
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Came here to say Sugino AT, but if anyone knows the right BB length for it, could they please PM me. Thanks!
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These arent as fancy looking as the Stronglight/TA units, but they do have a good utilitarian look to them.
This is a SR Apex, but the 'Super Custom' looks similar. It came on some Japanese bikes. Probably cheaper than the others posted. I'll pile on to Thrifty Bill's idea. Find a doner bike.
This is a SR Apex, but the 'Super Custom' looks similar. It came on some Japanese bikes. Probably cheaper than the others posted. I'll pile on to Thrifty Bill's idea. Find a doner bike.
02-01-12, 02:46 PM
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