Quality Crankset/BB Combo?
 

I have searched Sugino, Miche, Campy, Bullet Proof and Dura Ace. I am looking for a durable solid performing Crankset and Bottom Bracket combo that won't totally break my bank. I was somewhat interested in the Sugino RD with a Messenger Chainring but it seems that most feel it is a gimicky waste. Don't get me wrong I am not one to question my own decision making ability I simply need more info from those who have more experience on the subject. I just need a quality combo for under $300.

Any thoughts on the subject?

Many Thanks in advance,

PF

Stiffness, go with octalink + dura ace. Good forged cranks Sugino 75 + campy iso bb. Miche advanced + iso bb = solid choice (avoid the miche "adjustable chainline bb"). Campy record + campy record bb = lowest q-factor.

They are all good choices. It almost depends on

a) whether you're actually racing track
b) which one you like most, aesthetics wise

Unfortunately I doubt this bike will ever see an actual Track... Sadness. However, I am building it up for Road Racing. I am 6'5" 215lbs. and very strong so I need something that is pretty tough and performs to my expectations (hard/fast).

PF

A single speed road racer?
Is this going to be a TT bike?

yes.
 

Yeah, I am going to attempt handing some people their asses with a SS Road Bike.

Should be interesting...

If you are going convert a road frame, you could just use road cranks.

If you are going to make a dedicated SS bike, these are bomber and come in 180mm.

http://www.ebikestop.com/truvativ_om...set-CR2469.php

People are probably getting sick of me suggesting this, but Truvativ Omnium. Should be able to get the crank/bb for ~$200USD. As a road racer you will appreciate having an external bottom bracket.

Legs do you work for SRAM? Hahaha.

alien crank and alien BB is awesome. i have it and love it. i also have sugino 75 crank and BB. Love that too, but it costs a fortune. stick with the alien combo.

I managed to piece together a Sugino 75/Phil 110.5 ISO/50t Mighty Competition combo via Ebay and Lickbike for about $300. Look around a bit more. BTW i'm 6'4' and 210 and ride kinda rough and I couldn't ask for a better setup.

suginos are pretty nice if you get the right ones, but ill also throw in my vote for the octalink + dura ace

I don't have dur ace, but i have Octalink with 105 Hollowtech and i love that combo.

what size BB do you need for the alien cranks? i'm thinking about getting them.

I haven't really been paying attention over the past few years. Have the Octalinks finally stopped stripping?

The Alien appears to be the Soma Hellyer but for about 55% less money.

If you want to blow 300 where 100 or so will do or 170 will more than do go for DA.

If not sugino rd or truvativ omnium.

Once again you're not strong enough for anything but the worst crank to be a problem.

When it comes down to it you're not going to beat geared riders by putting a lot of force on the cranks(or chain) but by being comfortable putting enough force at 160+rpms to match their gears.

Here's my NOS Campy Road Record + Phil BB on a Lemond Fillmore.

It can be had for your stated price point.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...7/bcf2f670.jpg

+1 for Sugino RD and matching BB.

Good luck on racing roadies. I raced one this morning. He was 100meters ahead of me, heading for a hill. Wearing a sleeveless shirt which marked him as a triathlete; the worst kind of cycling poseur. With that much head start, I had my work cut out for me. I put my head down, dialed in 400 watts, and charged up that hill. Not knowing I was back there, he eased up as he neared the crest. His mistake. I zoomed past without slowing. Most likely, he won't return to my neighborhood after such a spanking.

Alien's cranks are Andels (IRO's too i think).
Andels are available in flat black @ Ben's cycles for under $100. Solid cranks.

Otut of curiosity exactly which rides are you planning on smoking the 2/3s on?

why not? classes start on the 17th. If you are really strong the track is where you belong.