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Any recommendations for a new crankset? What are you using?

Hey all, I'm in the market for a new crankset for a fixie. I've gone to quite a few bikeshops and heard a lot of different, sometimes contradictory opinions on what's good and what's junk. Right now, the frontrunner for my new cranks are ones made by Pade. I've heard Bulletproof is the cheapest and for good reason (they're junk), Origin8 is ok but not very stiff, and I've had one recommendation for Stronglight. I'm looking for something low-end, preferably under $100 for cranks and chainwheel, 46 or 48 tooth, 130 BCD, 68mm shell width, in case any of that matters for your suggestions. So what are you using/what do you recommend?

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Permalink Reply by edw on July 31, 2008 at 3:04pm
sugino rd they run right around 100 for crankset and bottom bracket
Permalink Reply by J Mills on July 31, 2008 at 9:22pm
Were you referring to Pake cranks? If so, I have a 48 that I've not had any problems with. Got it at Irv's and it's still pluggin away on my Grand Prix fixie loaner. Other than that, I have no problem with the cheapie FSA Vero track that came on my Flite.

I've heard good things about the RD. Never had a chance to test though...

Good luck brotha.

Cheers
Permalink Reply by Bart on August 1, 2008 at 1:41pm
J Mills said:
Were you referring to Pake cranks?

haha, I did mean Pake. I think I'm going to get those (if I can find them). I've been having a hell of a time finding shops with the cranks I want, and I don't want to order them.
Permalink Reply by J Mills on August 1, 2008 at 2:07pm
Head down here to Pilsen and stop by Irv's @ Racine and 18th. He usually has the Pake's in stock. And they're pretty cool cats.

Cheers
Permalink Reply by niconico on August 4, 2008 at 12:26pm
i've got a sugino rd and it does the trick. pretty much fits the specs your looking for and the price. depending on the build though, i'd recommend saving the extra couple weeks pay and getting something badass like a miche primato or a sugino 75. if i had it to do over, thats what i'd do cos i spent the money on the rd, only to later spend the money on the miche. otherwise, the rd is a sweet crank, its stiff enough for street riding, but not the stiffest.
Permalink Reply by mattbikes1 on August 24, 2009 at 9:39pm
Start off with a shimano sealed BB ($35). I used bulletproof before and never had any issues ($30). Rocket chain ring ($20).
Permalink Reply by Jason Ward on August 25, 2009 at 1:18am
Here's one:

http://www.treefortbikes.com/119_333222346776__Single-Speed-Road-48...(RD).html

I think they have these for not a lot more locally at Tati Cycles too (in Hyde Park).
Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on August 25, 2009 at 1:34am
If ya need some cranks I got 'em. Campy Mirage in black. It's a double and you could chuck the 53. You'll need a Campy BB which can be had for around $20.

$25 barely used. How about it?
Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on August 25, 2009 at 2:01am
Umm....It's for a triple but you can still use it no prob with a long enough BB.

Matt M. said:
If ya need some cranks I got 'em. Campy Mirage in black. It's a double and you could chuck the 53. You'll need a Campy BB which can be had for around $20.

$25 barely used. How about it?
Permalink Reply by Lee Diamond on August 25, 2009 at 8:06am
May I suggest going used? I am a scrounger of Craig's List, flea markets and most importantly the Serotta forum marketplace. I have acquired over a dozen used high-end cranks all for between $30 and $80, including Dura-Ace, Campy Record, etc. You can buy older Dura-Ace track cranks for between $50 and $90 and they will beat the crap out of anything you can buy new for less than $100. I even have a Dura-Ace track crank on my wife's Raleigh 3-speed...just because!

Cheers Bart. Good luck.
Permalink Reply by joe on August 25, 2009 at 12:47pm
im in the market for a new one as well. just need to find some money now. and i dont wanna replace my BB since i just did that a couple months ago.
Permalink Reply by Brendan Kevenides on August 25, 2009 at 2:19pm
I have Origin8 cranks with 46 tooth chain ring. I like 'em. Not cheap, but not expensive either. Check out Alien and IRO. Both sell nice, inexpensive track cranks.

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