Opinions on cranksets for fixed gear - The Chainlink2024-03-29T01:09:07Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/opinions-on-cranksets-for-fixed-gear?feed=yes&xn_auth=noRD2 cranks are fine. For all…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-28:2211490:Comment:7346522013-07-28T20:11:51.837ZJohn C. Wilsonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JohnCWilson
<p>RD2 cranks are fine. For all normal purposes they are more than enough. I have a set on my fixed and they've been there since 2004 w/o any problems except the first ring did enough miles I wore it out. Is that a problem? For a ring that ran in salt slush and met neglected dry chain too often I think it did pretty good. Just saying they aren't fancy or special or an upgrade.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Thedutchtouch said:…</cite></p>
<p>RD2 cranks are fine. For all normal purposes they are more than enough. I have a set on my fixed and they've been there since 2004 w/o any problems except the first ring did enough miles I wore it out. Is that a problem? For a ring that ran in salt slush and met neglected dry chain too often I think it did pretty good. Just saying they aren't fancy or special or an upgrade.<br/> <br/> <cite>Thedutchtouch said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/opinions-on-cranksets-for-fixed-gear#2211490Comment734456"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">I went with the rd on my bike because I couldn't justify the extra expense of s-75s or omniums. They have been fine so far, 500 ish miles in</div>
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</blockquote> I went with the rd on my bike…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-28:2211490:Comment:7344562013-07-28T17:26:14.783ZThedutchtouchhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Thedutchtouch
I went with the rd on my bike because I couldn't justify the extra expense of s-75s or omniums. They have been fine so far, 500 ish miles in
I went with the rd on my bike because I couldn't justify the extra expense of s-75s or omniums. They have been fine so far, 500 ish miles in Left arm has play. So replace…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-28:2211490:Comment:7342652013-07-28T13:45:59.925ZJohn C. Wilsonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JohnCWilson
<p>Left arm has play. So replace the left arm. Not a hard thing to find. If you can tolerate a mismatched left arm many crank arms would fit a nice traditional square taper BB. In almost all cases the play is there because the crank bolt was not retightened as it should be. Any aluminum arm on a steel spindle is going to loosen when new and will need to be checked periodically through it's whole life.</p>
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<p>Standard of the world Campagnolo Record Pista cranks w/ ring go for 300 retail.…</p>
<p>Left arm has play. So replace the left arm. Not a hard thing to find. If you can tolerate a mismatched left arm many crank arms would fit a nice traditional square taper BB. In almost all cases the play is there because the crank bolt was not retightened as it should be. Any aluminum arm on a steel spindle is going to loosen when new and will need to be checked periodically through it's whole life.</p>
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<p>Standard of the world Campagnolo Record Pista cranks w/ ring go for 300 retail. Work on it and it could be less. If you're paying anywhere near that you should get a great crank. Sugino RD series cranks are good but basic and not an upgrade.</p> As much as i like what people…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-28:2211490:Comment:7346232013-07-28T08:24:03.033ZJosh.Ehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JoshE
<p>As much as i like what people say about omnium changing to 1/8 would be a hassle. Left arm square is a bit rounded off hence the play that it has. thanks for all the help and tips </p>
<p>As much as i like what people say about omnium changing to 1/8 would be a hassle. Left arm square is a bit rounded off hence the play that it has. thanks for all the help and tips </p> Exactly my point, so if he re…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-28:2211490:Comment:7346212013-07-28T05:25:44.303ZMichael Ahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MichaelAbene
<p>Exactly my point, so if he replaces the cranks with the omnium he will have replace his chain and rear cog/freewheel to 1/8". the cost of that would have to be a consideration</p>
<p>Exactly my point, so if he replaces the cranks with the omnium he will have replace his chain and rear cog/freewheel to 1/8". the cost of that would have to be a consideration</p> Oms are only 1/8" compatible.…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-28:2211490:Comment:7345202013-07-28T05:18:19.640ZVitaliyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Vitaliy
<p>Oms are only 1/8" compatible.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.sram.com/sram/road/products/omnium-crankset" target="_blank">http://www.sram.com/sram/road/products/omnium-crankset</a></p>
<p>Oms are only 1/8" compatible.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.sram.com/sram/road/products/omnium-crankset" target="_blank">http://www.sram.com/sram/road/products/omnium-crankset</a></p> The omnium is a solid choice,…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-28:2211490:Comment:7345172013-07-28T05:12:22.501ZMichael Ahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MichaelAbene
<p>The omnium is a solid choice, before I dropped $200+ I would have a mechanic look at why your crank is loose. If it is not damaged it may just need to be lubed and torqued to spec. A new chainring can be had for $30 or so. Getting your bike running well for $50 is a lot better then $230 plus installation. I have a newer Langster and looked at swapping mine out and just settled for a new chainring (much more round that what was stock)…</p>
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<p>The omnium is a solid choice, before I dropped $200+ I would have a mechanic look at why your crank is loose. If it is not damaged it may just need to be lubed and torqued to spec. A new chainring can be had for $30 or so. Getting your bike running well for $50 is a lot better then $230 plus installation. I have a newer Langster and looked at swapping mine out and just settled for a new chainring (much more round that what was stock)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_537_539_638&products_id=6819" target="_blank">http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_537_539_638&products_id=6819</a></p>
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<p>Check what size you need (bcd) </p>
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<p>Lastly if you do swap yours out for the omnium and run it fixed I would swap out the cog and chain to make everything 1/8" to truly get the most out of em.</p>
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<p></p> I own a Sram Omnium. I have o…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-28:2211490:Comment:7342542013-07-28T04:56:42.405ZVitaliyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Vitaliy
<p>I own a Sram Omnium. I have owned it for a few months less than a year now. It is durable and the arms are stiff; I am not saying that because other owners do, but the pedaling and pushing of the arms is actually solid. I love the sleek look of the Omniums. I have the silver, but I think the black looks really badass. I got mine at a good deal. The ratio is a bit hard to succumb, but I see that you already ride at a 48. You will have to switch to an external BB but they should be part of the…</p>
<p>I own a Sram Omnium. I have owned it for a few months less than a year now. It is durable and the arms are stiff; I am not saying that because other owners do, but the pedaling and pushing of the arms is actually solid. I love the sleek look of the Omniums. I have the silver, but I think the black looks really badass. I got mine at a good deal. The ratio is a bit hard to succumb, but I see that you already ride at a 48. You will have to switch to an external BB but they should be part of the full set if bought new. For a price tag of 200-230$ new it is a serious crank to consider, but I think it is worth it. Luckily I bought it in my early days of riding thus I only know what a HQ crank feels like so I cannot really compare it to anything recent.</p>
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<p>Edit: consider the arm lengths. 165mm, 170mm (nice medium between how much spin you get), and 175mm</p> I wouldn't upgrade unless the…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-28:2211490:Comment:7345102013-07-28T04:25:58.616Zmark stetsonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/markstetson
<p>I wouldn't upgrade unless there is an issue with the current crank, which it seems there may be.</p>
<p>This might work, although it may not be an upgrade:…</p>
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<p>I wouldn't upgrade unless there is an issue with the current crank, which it seems there may be.</p>
<p>This might work, although it may not be an upgrade:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/FSA-TEMPO-Square-Taper-Crankset-175mm-50t-9-Speed-Single-Track-Bike-CK-200T-NEW-/380686561500?pt=US_Cranksets&hash=item58a2aff0dc#ht_5286wt_1244">http://www.ebay.com/itm/FSA-TEMPO-Square-Taper-Crankset-175mm-50t-9-Speed-Single-Track-Bike-CK-200T-NEW-/380686561500?pt=US_Cranksets&hash=item58a2aff0dc#ht_5286wt_1244</a></p>
<p>It's 175mm, and has a steel ring. The upside is it's cheap.</p> one chipped tooth and left ar…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-07-28:2211490:Comment:7344242013-07-28T03:57:47.836ZJosh.Ehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JoshE
<p>one chipped tooth and left arm has some play in it. </p>
<p>one chipped tooth and left arm has some play in it. </p>