105 Crankset --worth it?
08-06-06, 06:50 PM
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105 Crankset --worth it?
I just saw some cranksets on sale at NAshbar...
I'd like to upgrade from my current crankset (RPM compact double: 53-39) and possibly my bottom bracket (FSA Platinum ISIS). Cost would be $ 84 bucks plus shipping without labor...
Question is, is this a good deal; a necessary deal. I was told that the 105 cranksets are great...and at that price a deal. Just wanted to run it by you guys
I'd like to upgrade from my current crankset (RPM compact double: 53-39) and possibly my bottom bracket (FSA Platinum ISIS). Cost would be $ 84 bucks plus shipping without labor...
Question is, is this a good deal; a necessary deal. I was told that the 105 cranksets are great...and at that price a deal. Just wanted to run it by you guys
08-06-06, 06:55 PM
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105 are very nice, but for ten bucks more that Ultegra they have is an even better deal.
08-06-06, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by late
105 are very nice, but for ten bucks more that Ultegra they have is an even better deal.
What makes the 105 a big deal, and for that matter the Ultegra a bigger one? Weight? Reliability? Strength?
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OK to start with 53-39 is a standard double and not a compact double. What do you hope to acheive from a upgrade?
The FSA bottom bracket is of top quality but you would have to change it to use a Shimano crank because they're octalink.
Have the chainrings worn out on the RPM? When you consider the cost of replacing the chainrings then a new crank on special may be a good deal but I don't think your going to get a lot of bang for your buck so it depends on how tight your money situation is.
Regards, Anthony
The FSA bottom bracket is of top quality but you would have to change it to use a Shimano crank because they're octalink.
Have the chainrings worn out on the RPM? When you consider the cost of replacing the chainrings then a new crank on special may be a good deal but I don't think your going to get a lot of bang for your buck so it depends on how tight your money situation is.
Regards, Anthony
08-06-06, 07:09 PM
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I bought the Ultegra for my wife's bike, upgrading from a Sora. It was a better deal last week, with the 20% off 5 items + 20% coupon. Anyway saved over 1 lb from the Sora. Looks great and should be more then enough for her Cannondale. You only need a BB tool and crank puller, installing is straight forward. You can find details at www.parktool.com
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08-06-06, 07:50 PM
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i heard the 105 is more sturdy than ultegra
08-06-06, 08:28 PM
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Campagnolo Chorus aluminum cranks FTW!!!
Oh wait...you said Shimano. Never mind.
Oh wait...you said Shimano. Never mind.
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Not a good deal.
Chucksbikes has it cheaper
Or even better, I recently bought a Ultegra 9spd double crankset (53/39) from Cambria Bike for $59.
Chucksbikes has it cheaper
Or even better, I recently bought a Ultegra 9spd double crankset (53/39) from Cambria Bike for $59.
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Originally Posted by AnthonyG
OK to start with 53-39 is a standard double and not a compact double. What do you hope to acheive from a upgrade?
....Not sure, just wanted to get better performance and better feel. All my equipement is new for now. So perhaps I should just wait...
Originally Posted by AnthonyG
The FSA bottom bracket is of top quality but you would have to change it to use a Shimano crank because they're octalink.
Have the chainrings worn out on the RPM? When you consider the cost of replacing the chainrings then a new crank on special may be a good deal but I don't think your going to get a lot of bang for your buck so it depends on how tight your money situation is.
Regards, Anthony
Have the chainrings worn out on the RPM? When you consider the cost of replacing the chainrings then a new crank on special may be a good deal but I don't think your going to get a lot of bang for your buck so it depends on how tight your money situation is.
Regards, Anthony
