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jasandalb 06-18-12 11:06 AM

BB30 / Crank Arm Question
 
So,
I got a new frame and it needs a BB30 crankset. I am searching around and have some questions.
1.) Why the heck are they so damn expensive!! (... not a serious question! just joking)

I have found some cranksets with non carbon cranks (specifically the FSA Gossamer) which I could buy and not have the wife get pissed!
So... can I swap the crank arms on the Gossamer BB30 with my SL-K series arms that are on Mega Exo BB.
Or.. am I going to be searching specifically for crank arms that go on a BB30?

Also... any advice on a fairly inexpensive set would be appreciated.

WhyFi 06-18-12 11:13 AM

You can find SRAM Force sets at reasonable prices.

The right crankarm of the Gossamer is integrated in to the spider, so no, you can't use your arms.

Campag4life 06-18-12 02:34 PM

What WhyFi said. Bang for buck, Sram Force is a solid BB30 crankset.

topflightpro 06-18-12 02:52 PM

Another good value option are older Cannondale Hollowgrams - the silver, pre-SL versions. You can get them used for $200-$250 and they will be lighter and stiffer than anything else at that price point.

Campag4life 06-18-12 04:39 PM


Originally Posted by topflightpro (Post 14373382)
Another good value option are older Cannondale Hollowgrams - the silver, pre-SL versions. You can get them used for $200-$250 and they will be lighter and stiffer than anything else at that price point.

They are great cranks for sure.

Bob Dopolina 06-18-12 05:14 PM

There are also adapters that would let you step down from BB30 frame to GXP crankset.

zigmeister 06-18-12 07:22 PM

You can find excellent used sram red for $200 often on the bay. New like $300 tops.

Force, good value also.


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