best cranks for power...
09-02-04, 04:05 PM
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best cranks for power...
I am thinking about getting a new crankset, and was wondering which is better for power transfer and stiffness.
Dura-Ace or FSA team carbon?
FSA is lighter by 50 grams, but is it just as stiff for better power transfer than DA? Who has used these to really know? Thanks
Dura-Ace or FSA team carbon?
FSA is lighter by 50 grams, but is it just as stiff for better power transfer than DA? Who has used these to really know? Thanks
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Originally Posted by Patriot
I am thinking about getting a new crankset, and was wondering which is better for power transfer and stiffness.
Dura-Ace or FSA team carbon?
FSA is lighter by 50 grams, but is it just as stiff for better power transfer than DA? Who has used these to really know? Thanks
Dura-Ace or FSA team carbon?
FSA is lighter by 50 grams, but is it just as stiff for better power transfer than DA? Who has used these to really know? Thanks
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09-03-04, 01:42 AM
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about a year ago, I think velonews or some other cycling mag did a test...the new da crank was stiffer by a lot! remember the new design is a hollow tube crankarm and the arm dia is larger than the tranditional design. and its not only the arms, the bb design is completely new, with the bearings out board of the frame. 
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Wasn't there a thread recently about a stress test involving Dura Ace and Ritchey WCS where Ritchey came out stiffer? That played a part in me buying a set of Ritchey cranks recently. I believe the test was done "off the bike." On a bicycle I'd guess the Dura Ace would come out on top because of the integrated BB and it's outboard bearings.
I can't find that thread. Anyone?
I can't find that thread. Anyone?
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