Sugino 600 series vs.?
06-09-07, 01:28 PM
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Sugino 600 series vs.?
Hello everyone,
Just curious, but I'm about to build up an LHT, and I wonder why Sugino so dominates parts selection for touring bikes. I was thinking about a Shimano Deore LX crank, but I wonder if the tapered square bottom bracket needed for the Suginos is a plus because of its popularity and simplicity. Any thoughts?
So far: Nitto Noodles
Cane Creek shortie cantis
LX shifting off of Shim. bar-ends
spd/platform pedals
King headset
Wheels? (pretty set on XT hubs, 36, three cross) probably beefy Mavic and 2 mm spokes
Champion Flyer saddle
Stem, seatpost?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Mark
Just curious, but I'm about to build up an LHT, and I wonder why Sugino so dominates parts selection for touring bikes. I was thinking about a Shimano Deore LX crank, but I wonder if the tapered square bottom bracket needed for the Suginos is a plus because of its popularity and simplicity. Any thoughts?
So far: Nitto Noodles
Cane Creek shortie cantis
LX shifting off of Shim. bar-ends
spd/platform pedals
King headset
Wheels? (pretty set on XT hubs, 36, three cross) probably beefy Mavic and 2 mm spokes
Champion Flyer saddle
Stem, seatpost?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Mark
06-09-07, 02:30 PM
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Simplicity and brute strength always win out over saving a few grams on a touring bike.
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06-09-07, 02:42 PM
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The Sugino is reasonably priced, looks good, has the important 110/74 BCD that lets you put just
about any combo of rings on it, from racing to full on touring, and I still like the simplicity of the square
taper rather than an integrated crank/BB bearing.
about any combo of rings on it, from racing to full on touring, and I still like the simplicity of the square
taper rather than an integrated crank/BB bearing.
