your thoughts on this cranketset
01-10-12 | 04:53 AM
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your thoughts on this cranketset
I've been looking at buying a crankset and bottom bracket and I really likd the messenger and soma hellyer.
this one seems to have some updates from the regular messenger and that's what I want your opinion on.
store.somafab.com/sucomecrwbr.html
this one seems to have some updates from the regular messenger and that's what I want your opinion on.
store.somafab.com/sucomecrwbr.html
01-10-12 | 05:07 AM
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it looks like a black sugino double with single chainring.
oh, and $350 for an alloy crankset?
oh, and $350 for an alloy crankset?
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01-10-12 | 08:37 AM
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01-10-12 | 08:38 AM
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Looks totally overpriced to me. That's just an RD2 with a fancier finish and the stock $30 BB. Maybe worth $200, but no way I'd pay $350. Also, it has aluminum chainring bolts, which is just plain dumb.
For about $400 you can get a black Sugino 75 crankset and a Protype sealed cartridge BB.
For about $400 you can get a black Sugino 75 crankset and a Protype sealed cartridge BB.
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01-10-12 | 08:57 AM
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weight and stiffness.
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
01-10-12 | 09:50 AM
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Pretty dumb way to spend money IMO.
01-10-12 | 11:41 AM
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Regular Sugino Messengers are alright but those linked are just way overpriced. I didnt even pay nearly to as close to that with my Sugino 75's. The Soma Hellyer looks neat and decently priced. Also 144bcd is a +
01-10-12 | 12:40 PM
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why does it say "RD2" on the back?
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https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
01-10-12 | 01:13 PM
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Good crank arms should be forged, not swagged, cast, or CNC machined, with plenty of meat around the pedal eye, and available in several lengths. Good chainrings should be round, with machined, full-profile teeth (assuming SS/FG), and a good selection of sizes to choose from.
01-10-12 | 03:20 PM
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i read it at first as "have no idea why i asked you guys", but that's not what he posted. maybe he could have sprung for a comma or two... if i'm wrong just ignore this post.
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01-10-12 | 03:33 PM
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01-10-12 | 07:11 PM
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hellyer
my friend has one and likes it.
never pay retail.
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...w=1280&bih=779
never pay retail.
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...w=1280&bih=779
01-10-12 | 07:21 PM
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think you need to reread the OP's response again. i read it, i think, like you at first, and then reread it and realized it was just a simple polite reply.
i read it at first as "have no idea why i asked you guys", but that's not what he posted. maybe he could have sprung for a comma or two... if i'm wrong just ignore this post.
i read it at first as "have no idea why i asked you guys", but that's not what he posted. maybe he could have sprung for a comma or two... if i'm wrong just ignore this post.
