Sugino 75s vs. Alien cranks-
12-02-09, 06:03 PM
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I don't know the answer to your question, exactly, and no one would without some very technical research. However, bumps and potholes are not really what matters to the BB as much as how clean the bearings are kept and the amount and extent of riding. The direction of torque/force/rotation/whatever makes no difference to the BB. I have used SRAM cranks w/ GXP external bearing bottom brackets and in my experience they are quite robust. Track sprinters exert extreme amounts of force on their BBs. Also consider that tracks are not always very smooth, particularly at speed. Kissena is rougher than many roads I ride my track bike on.
I have never used Omnium, so I can't write specifically about their quality, however, the argument that they are fine for pros but too weak for fixie hipsters is nonsense. I think its hillarious when average fixie hipsters think they are so badass they need stronger and higher quality parts than professionals.
I have never used Omnium, so I can't write specifically about their quality, however, the argument that they are fine for pros but too weak for fixie hipsters is nonsense. I think its hillarious when average fixie hipsters think they are so badass they need stronger and higher quality parts than professionals.
12-02-09, 06:41 PM
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Iive only had bad experiences w/ external bearing cranksets. I've had 2 road bikes w/ them and both of them have had one problem or another. The first oen loosened up on me after only a few months. The second one won't stop squeaking where the rubber gasket is. I grease it up, then some dirt gets in there and it starts squeaking again
12-02-09, 06:43 PM
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When did I ever come across as a fixie hipster saying they were not strong enough for me? I said that the BB didnt last. My experience was that they developed play sooner than they should have. Could have been a faulty piece but if you ask around, I am not the only one that has had trouble with the Ominum's on the street. I admit they are a fine crankset and I would consider using them on a race bike. The difference there is a race bike does not see as much use as most of our street bikes do.
12-02-09, 06:55 PM
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12-02-09, 07:37 PM
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+1 on campy record pista cranks, love mine.
Also going to have to agree with whoever said sram omniums look better than Sugino75
Also going to have to agree with whoever said sram omniums look better than Sugino75
12-02-09, 07:49 PM
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Wasnt this thread about 75's and Andel's? LOL
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12-03-09, 02:08 AM
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Re-hijack: Am I the only one who can't wait to buy a SRAM track crank with BB30? When are fixed gears going to get with the times and start using BB30 bottom bracket shells?
12-05-09, 10:44 AM
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bb30 going to be the new standard, but im not holding my breath for the trickle down to most fixed gears.
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Unless BB30 becomes cheaper than square taper, square taper is going to be around a long time. People running 73GI to commute around on aren't going to care about bottom bracket stiffness. At 70GI, doing long group rides and races I don't personally care about what little flex I can feel through the bottom bracket on my left crank either really.
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