notes on a napkin..cranksets
03-09-06 | 05:22 PM
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notes on a napkin..cranksets
" great bike, you should change out that heavy crankset"
" go compact, lighter"
" carbon crankset would look cool there"
ok, I have an FSA Gossamer ISIS, this "fat" crank is 625g, and the BB is 185g. hmmm... 810g total...I really don't need compact.
FSA SLK Carbon mega exo: 825g, heavier.
Truvativ Rouleur carbon >820g, same with Raceface
ahhh..but the K Force FSA carbon is 460g, but complaints everywhere about delamination and other quality problems.
see here
there's this:
Which is cool.
Campy ally is all the same weight or heavier, except the goofy-expensive carbons and I'll need a square taper BB.
Is there a reliable carbon ISIS crankset worth the effort, or is this just bling?
" go compact, lighter"
" carbon crankset would look cool there"
ok, I have an FSA Gossamer ISIS, this "fat" crank is 625g, and the BB is 185g. hmmm... 810g total...I really don't need compact.
FSA SLK Carbon mega exo: 825g, heavier.
Truvativ Rouleur carbon >820g, same with Raceface
ahhh..but the K Force FSA carbon is 460g, but complaints everywhere about delamination and other quality problems.
see here
there's this:
Which is cool.
Campy ally is all the same weight or heavier, except the goofy-expensive carbons and I'll need a square taper BB.
Is there a reliable carbon ISIS crankset worth the effort, or is this just bling?
03-09-06 | 05:49 PM
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Dirt-riding heretic
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From: Gig Harbor, WA
Bikes: Lynskey R230/Red, Blue Triad SL/Red, Cannondale Scalpel 3/X9
Granted, I'm using the Mega Exo version, but I've been really happy with the FSA SL-K's. I'm a 195# rider and they're nice and stiff.
DrPete
DrPete
03-09-06 | 06:31 PM
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From: noho
Bikes: supersix hi-mod,burley duet tandem,woodrup track,cannondale cross,specialized road
from what i've heard fsa is always way off in their crank weights. for some reason the listed weight is often much lower than the actual weight (but never over, big suprise)
03-10-06 | 12:43 PM
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https://weightweenies.starbike.com/li...type=cranksets
FSA is accurate to within 1%.
My big concern is FSA carbon reliablilty.
FSA is accurate to within 1%.
My big concern is FSA carbon reliablilty.
03-10-06 | 12:50 PM
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my FSA just came in the mail today!!!!! so excited to put it on. its supposed to be so warm this weekend. perfect timing. ill tell you how i like after i go for a ride. my previous truvativ triple was crap. it was very easy to flex and im not too heavy either about 170lb.
03-10-06 | 01:01 PM
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pan y agua
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From: Jacksonville
Bikes: Willier Zero 7; Merlin Extralight; Calfee Dragonfly tandem, Calfee Adventure tandem; Cervelo P2; Motebecane Ti Fly 29er; Motebecanne Phantom Cross; Schwinn Paramount Track bike
the K Force Mega Exo weighed in 15% heavier than the original claimed weight. And actually weighs the same or a few grams more than an AL D/A crank (depending on which listing you go with).
03-10-06 | 01:12 PM
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El Diablo
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From: Austin Tx, Ex So Cal
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD8/Record 10s, Felt DA700 Chorus 10s,
Originally Posted by DrPete
Granted, I'm using the Mega Exo version, but I've been really happy with the FSA SL-K's. I'm a 195# rider and they're nice and stiff.
DrPete
DrPete
I'm using the same crank and so far I have no complaints. My previous crankset was Record. FWIW I'm 149lbs (and dropping).
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