Anyone using a Cyclocross Crankset on there road bike?
01-31-06, 04:31 AM
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Looking to see if anyone is using a Cross crankset instead of compact.. I like the 50/38 or 52/38 chainring configuration and it is 130 BCD.
I think the 34 on the Compact make it so I will be in my big ring too much.. Found a ritchey that is octalink compatible. Has anyone done this and are there any issues?
I think the 34 on the Compact make it so I will be in my big ring too much.. Found a ritchey that is octalink compatible. Has anyone done this and are there any issues?
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no.
but I am using a road crank on my cross bike.
but I am using a road crank on my cross bike.
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How about the FSA Gossamer cyclocross, it's 130mm BCD and 48/38:
https://www.rutlandcycling.com/Produc...egoryID/215/v/
https://www.rutlandcycling.com/Produc...egoryID/215/v/
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Originally Posted by socalrider
Looking to see if anyone is using a Cross crankset instead of compact.. I like the 50/38 or 52/38 chainring configuration and it is 130 BCD.
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I have a 34/48 but that's because my road bike IS a cyclocross. I bought a specialized tricross and intend to use to for commuting mainly but maybe for some competition if I get in good enough shape.
I'll have to change the tires that came with it. They are a bit too "threaded" even for commuting. I intend to keep all the rest stock. Maybe get different wheels if I ever compete.
I'll have to change the tires that came with it. They are a bit too "threaded" even for commuting. I intend to keep all the rest stock. Maybe get different wheels if I ever compete.
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I have one on my Look. Can't say that I like it any better than a compact. You get the higher gear but you are missing the lower ones.
02-05-06, 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by The Fixer
I know a few people running touring/trekking cranksets (commonly 48/36/26) on their road bikes.
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Most compact cranksets are available with 50/36. That's the type I use personally. Perhaps that is enough larger than the 34 to get where you want to go.
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How do you like the Tricross? I want a bike that will be durable enough, and have enough room for extras and bigger tires. However, I still want speed especially when I'm training. I've seen the Tricross online, but have yet to see it in any stores near me...
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Originally Posted by The Fixer
I know a few people running touring/trekking cranksets (commonly 48/36/26) on their road bikes.
48/36/26, model FC-M761
https://bike.shimano.com/catalog/cycl...=1139299084097
02-07-06, 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by thewalrus
I think the Shimano XT and XTR hollow bottom bracket mountain bike triple cranksets are available with a 48 big ring as well... The whole crankset is around 850-860g, lighter than a traditional triple + ISIS BB setup. and strong!
48/36/26, model FC-M761
https://bike.shimano.com/catalog/cycl...=1139299084097
48/36/26, model FC-M761
https://bike.shimano.com/catalog/cycl...=1139299084097
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Originally Posted by Cayman
How do you like the Tricross? I want a bike that will be durable enough, and have enough room for extras and bigger tires. However, I still want speed especially when I'm training. I've seen the Tricross online, but have yet to see it in any stores near me...
