Cranks
07-20-02 | 10:57 PM
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Cranks
I am after a new set of cranks i am not sure which ones i want i have a cross country bike i race with it but also do a bit of free riding so i want ones that are strong but not to pricey which one do people reccomend
I have some shimanos on there now they have been good but i dont think theyre really meant for to much freeriding and they are starting to stuff up.
I have some shimanos on there now they have been good but i dont think theyre really meant for to much freeriding and they are starting to stuff up.
07-21-02 | 02:07 PM
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Depending on how much you want to spend, I see there being a couple different choices. In Hyperdrive sizing (42/32/22 rings) I would recommend Truvativ Stylos or Shimano XT. In Standard ring sizes (46/34/24) I would recommend Shimano XTR.
07-21-02 | 04:55 PM
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Originally posted by Chasbo
In Standard ring sizes (46/34/24) I would recommend Shimano XTR.
In Standard ring sizes (46/34/24) I would recommend Shimano XTR.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
07-22-02 | 07:27 AM
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From top to bottom, some of my personal thoughts:
Shimano XTR are light, smooth, elegant and expensive as Heck! Must use a shimano splined bottom bracket! Shift incredibly smooth.
Race Face Next LP's are actually lighter than the XTR and come in cool colors as well! (Also expensive!) Get the ISIS compatible!
Race Face LP's, cool colors, light weight, strong, good shifting and great warranty. I'd also suggest the splined ISIS compatible over the square taper as well.
Shimano XT's are kinda "plain-jane" IMO, but they're light and durable!
TruVatives have impressed the heck out of me. Their appearance, performance and most significantly, their price!
There are many others, but I would recommend getting either a set of Truvatives, or some Race Face LP's w/rings!
L8R
Shimano XTR are light, smooth, elegant and expensive as Heck! Must use a shimano splined bottom bracket! Shift incredibly smooth.
Race Face Next LP's are actually lighter than the XTR and come in cool colors as well! (Also expensive!) Get the ISIS compatible!
Race Face LP's, cool colors, light weight, strong, good shifting and great warranty. I'd also suggest the splined ISIS compatible over the square taper as well.
Shimano XT's are kinda "plain-jane" IMO, but they're light and durable!
TruVatives have impressed the heck out of me. Their appearance, performance and most significantly, their price!
There are many others, but I would recommend getting either a set of Truvatives, or some Race Face LP's w/rings!
L8R
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07-25-02 | 01:41 AM
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Gotta agree with the Prodigy's you can find them with rings on special for about $100
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07-25-02 | 04:04 AM
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If you're looking at XTR, don't forget the new XTR is just about to be released with only a 44T top gear, new hollow axle botton bracket etc.
Richard
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