Difference between FSA Gossamer & Energy Compact Cranks ?
09-19-06 | 12:13 PM
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Difference between FSA Gossamer & Energy Compact Cranks ?
I searched the forums and also on the internet but so far all I can ascertain is that the Energy crank is lighter by about 100grams ???
I think maybe the Gossamer became available with the MegaExo BB before the Energy did but not they both offer it so what else is the difference ?? Right now I'm leaning towards the Energy...
However I've always liked the looks of the Ritchey WCS compact too...
Anyone have any thoughts on any of these compact cranks ?
I Froogled the Energy crank and got a price of $139 for the MegaExo Energy......
https://secure7.nexternal.com/shared...t=products.asp
it's at least $60 cheaper than the next lowest price....
Anyone ever done business with Repartocorse ??
https://www.repartocorse.com/
I think maybe the Gossamer became available with the MegaExo BB before the Energy did but not they both offer it so what else is the difference ?? Right now I'm leaning towards the Energy...
However I've always liked the looks of the Ritchey WCS compact too...
Anyone have any thoughts on any of these compact cranks ?
I Froogled the Energy crank and got a price of $139 for the MegaExo Energy......
https://secure7.nexternal.com/shared...t=products.asp
it's at least $60 cheaper than the next lowest price....
Anyone ever done business with Repartocorse ??
https://www.repartocorse.com/
09-19-06 | 12:31 PM
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I bought the Energy Compact from Reparto Corse at $139. Couldn't be happier with the cranks or the service.
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09-19-06 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by blandin
I bought the Energy Compact from Reparto Corse at $139. Couldn't be happier with the cranks or the service.
You bought recently ?
It's so much cheaper than everywhere else it makes me nervous.....
09-19-06 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by blandin
I bought the Energy Compact from Reparto Corse at $139. Couldn't be happier with the cranks or the service.
09-19-06 | 01:01 PM
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I bought a Gossamer Compact With Mega BB for $180 back in Feb...love it. I have not seen the Energy with Mega BB nor have I looked either.
https://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?page=2&vendor=FSA
https://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?page=2&vendor=FSA
09-19-06 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by voltman
Oh, do the Energy rings use the Shimano 10-speed compatible rings?
https://www.fullspeedahead.com/fly.as...xid=21&pid=770
09-19-06 | 03:47 PM
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Yeah, the Energy Mega Exos are S-10 compatible.
And yes, the Reparto Corse price was real, but blandin got the last 175's. D'OH!
As a result, I broke down and got the Gossamers for $129 on sale. I've been very happy with them, and they're still lighter than the ones they replaced. My bike is all Ultegra-10 and the performance is great.
You can still find the Energy ME's online for $219-229 if you really search... I think JensonUSA, airbomb, and some place in Michigan called cadence cycles had them online.
And yes, the Reparto Corse price was real, but blandin got the last 175's. D'OH!
As a result, I broke down and got the Gossamers for $129 on sale. I've been very happy with them, and they're still lighter than the ones they replaced. My bike is all Ultegra-10 and the performance is great.
You can still find the Energy ME's online for $219-229 if you really search... I think JensonUSA, airbomb, and some place in Michigan called cadence cycles had them online.
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09-19-06 | 04:11 PM
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Gossamer - cold-forged aluminum.
Energy - hollow-forged 6061.
Not sure which is better now but Gossamer used to be higher in the product suite than Energy.
The Gossamers look to be a more svelte crank arm.
Energy - hollow-forged 6061.
Not sure which is better now but Gossamer used to be higher in the product suite than Energy.
The Gossamers look to be a more svelte crank arm.
09-19-06 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BlastRadius
Gossamer - cold-forged aluminum.
Energy - hollow-forged 6061.
Not sure which is better now but Gossamer used to be higher in the product suite than Energy.
The Gossamers look to be a more svelte crank arm.
Energy - hollow-forged 6061.
Not sure which is better now but Gossamer used to be higher in the product suite than Energy.
The Gossamers look to be a more svelte crank arm.
So buyer beware--the super-cheap Energy cranks you find everywhere on clearance are not the ones we're talking about, at least not me or blandin.
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09-19-06 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by voltman
FSA now has Energy and SLK brakesets. The SLKs aren't carbon though.
But do you really want to buy brakes from "Full Speed Ahead?"
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09-19-06 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DrPete
They look nice, though, and the Kool-Stop dual compounds are pretty sweet...
But do you really want to buy brakes from "Full Speed Ahead?"
But do you really want to buy brakes from "Full Speed Ahead?"
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09-19-06 | 05:08 PM
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All kidding aside, I'd gladly try a pair. FSA makes quality stuff, and I used Kool-Stops on the tandem. They're some great pads.
Any word on pricing?
Any word on pricing?
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09-20-06 | 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DrPete
This changed recently according to the guys at Reparto Corse. Apparently FSA bumped the Energy up the product line and nobody knew it, so sales weren't great. The new Energy Mega Exo is at a higher price point than the Gossamer, and significantly lighter.
So buyer beware--the super-cheap Energy cranks you find everywhere on clearance are not the ones we're talking about, at least not me or blandin.
So buyer beware--the super-cheap Energy cranks you find everywhere on clearance are not the ones we're talking about, at least not me or blandin.
The super cheap Energy cranks you're referring to are the non ME Energy cranks ?
09-20-06 | 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeOxfordCT
So it's the Energy with the MegaExo that's the new product ?
The super cheap Energy cranks you're referring to are the non ME Energy cranks ?
The super cheap Energy cranks you're referring to are the non ME Energy cranks ?
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