Quality new SQ taper 53/39 cranksets?
10-11-04, 04:11 PM
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Quality new SQ taper 53/39 cranksets?
Anyone know where I can find one? I'm looking for Ultegra level or better, for a 9spd setup. I'm not a fan of buying anything SQ tapered used for obvious reasons. I have been looking at Sugino cranks but am a bit leery of them for their low price and light weight (cheap light strong-pick two)... not to mention they wouldn't look that great on my bike w/ all the polished stuff I have (the Sugs are black) 
Anyways any recommendations?
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Anyways any recommendations?
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10-11-04, 04:13 PM
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I should add before anyone tells me to go ISIS/Octalink I want square because I just had to blow money on a new UN72 SQ BB since the splined drive side flange SHEARED off the old one when I tightened it down! Plus I don't care near enough about SQ vs. ISIS/Octalink to feel the need to buy a new BB with the crank.
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
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EDIT: doh! en francias only?
10-11-04, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ruirui
pretty doesn't do justice.. i would say... SEXY! how much do those run khuon?
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Keep in mind that the crankset determines what bottom bracket spindle length you need and they aren't all the same.
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the impact one looks nice... damn it if only if i had gone with a 9speed to began with... well.. live and learn i guess.
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Originally Posted by ruirui
the impact one looks nice... damn it if only if i had gone with a 9speed to began with... well.. live and learn i guess.
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Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
Keep in mind that the crankset determines what bottom bracket spindle length you need and they aren't all the same.
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Anyone have any good info on the Sugino cranksets? I am tempted to try them... the price is right, but can't really find any reviews. I am also a bit partial to Shimano stuff since its been so good to me so far.
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Originally Posted by seely
Good call, wonder if any will fit a 107?
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Check E-bay; seriously. You can find great deals on NOS cranks all the time. I've got one of the Stronglight Speedlights, a pair of Stronglight Ironlights (odd name), and a pair of Ritchey cranks. All NOS from E-bay, picked up for super cheap prices.
Both the Stronglights are very nice cranks. The Ironlights have a more greay/dark finish, and the Speedlights have a much shinier silver finish. The Ironlights are a little lighter.
www.thorusa.com used to have some of them, but not sure if he does any longer.
Both the Stronglights are very nice cranks. The Ironlights have a more greay/dark finish, and the Speedlights have a much shinier silver finish. The Ironlights are a little lighter.
www.thorusa.com used to have some of them, but not sure if he does any longer.
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Another place to get Stronglight cranks, as well as other hard-to-find stuff, is www.giroposte.com
