crankset????
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itsdefnit at 03.5.10 - 6:15 pm
is there any real difference? like can you tell the difference between a pake crankset, an iro crankset and a messenger crankset??? with that being said, i'm looking to buy a new crankset, but i honestly can not tell the difference... most of them look the same, like i know the difference in teeth size, i'm looking for something within a 42 to 46 chain ring size... but aside from that i really cant seem to make heads or tails of all the brands... like what's the difference between a 50 lasco crank and 150 dollar sugino crank set?
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there's forged vs. cast for one
if you're not racing or riding real hard then I don't think it's a huge deal outside of aesthetics.
Gav03.5.10 - 6:17 pm
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i'm a big guy, so i do put alot of pressure and i put alot of force on the crank arms, so i'm looking for something that can take some serious abuse, but not break the bank. yaddamean???
itsdefnit03.5.10 - 6:21 pm
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you're not gonna break anything. I'm a big guy too and my bike has low end cranks, they've held up so far.
Gav responding to a
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03.5.10 - 6:32 pm
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it's not that big of a deal, but i was surprised when i made the switch that it does make a difference. as long as they're installed correctly, they shouldnt break--unless you get cottered cranks, in which case they inevitably will.
tortuga_veloce03.5.10 - 7:50 pm
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AHHHHHH
AHHHHHHHH
AHHHHHHHH
COTTER PINS UP YOUR @NU$
_iJunes responding to a
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03.15.10 - 10:09 am
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i swapped out my cotter cranks (after they broke) for a pake crankset + iro bottom bracket.
i just went to o20 asked for the best cheapest thing to do the job.
its been over a year and they have worked flawlessly.
trickmilla03.15.10 - 11:13 am
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if you're not racing i think only a handful of companies make the same shit for distributors to rebrand and sell under their brand.
_iJunes responding to a
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03.15.10 - 11:16 am
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Origin8 makes a real nice crank set in pretty colors you can pick pick up of ebay for around $50 incl'd s/h. I have it on my bike and it has been good to me.
ToddAlmighty03.15.10 - 12:25 pm
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o8 crank sets are ok. but not the best
LouisAve responding to a
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03.15.10 - 12:27 pm
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thanks alot for the advice i ended going with a truvativ touro i got off of craigslist for about 45 bucks with the bottom bracket and so far soo good.
itsdefnit responding to a
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03.16.10 - 5:00 pm
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THE SMALER THE CRANK. THE EASIER CONTROL ONE HAS OF THEIR BIKE...
EX...A SMALLER TOOTH COUNT (39T) VS (54T), 39 IS BEST 4 SKID CONTROL!
THIS_DUDE_0903.17.10 - 4:57 pm
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FAIL IN CAPITAL LETTERS
_iJunes responding to a
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03.17.10 - 4:57 pm
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SKID CONTROL is useless cuz skidzzz don't stop you
Gav responding to a
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03.17.10 - 5:33 pm
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THE IDEA ONLY FAILS IF COMPARED TO A FIXIE WITH DOUBLE CRANKS...
THIS_DUDE_0903.17.10 - 8:14 pm
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You realize many "single speed cranks" can hold two chain rings?
Gav responding to a
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03.17.10 - 8:28 pm
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When ever you can upgrade to the Suginos 75's ... Those are the only ones you will ever need
BLAHER03.17.10 - 10:52 pm
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Some of my favorites..
Sugino 75
Truvativ Omnium
FSA Carbon Track / Pro
SRAM S300
ezzie03.17.10 - 11:16 pm
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