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spookyload
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by spookyload on Fri Mar 13, 2015 10:44 pm
Bling wrote:madcow wrote:Not only looking retro but still keeping things unique I'd go with either the White Industries or the Paul:
It looks like the Paul crank is only available for single speed. Damn.
Additionally, in my search for a 'retro' inspired crank it appears a square taper BB is the most common option. I have a little trepidation installing a square taper, because it's been about 17 years since I've used one. Is that justified?
I was thinking about ordering this one from Planet X USA (the aesthetics and price are perfec, but again it's square taper):
Anyone have experience with it?
Thanks again for all the info everyone!
Looks like a Campy Super Record knock off. Not bad looking. I personally loathed square tapered cranks. A place where a ti spindle would actually save some weight, but oh no...creak creak creak creak.
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vejnemojnen
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by vejnemojnen on Sat Mar 14, 2015 7:12 am
don't want to sound like weirdy, but IMHO a steel frame with slim tubes screams for DA-7800 cranks. The reason is simple: those rounded lines harmonise very nicely with the classy look of the frame.
It's just my two cents. Either that, or 7701-7410.
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raisinberry777
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by raisinberry777 on Sat Mar 14, 2015 9:25 am
vejnemojnen wrote:don't want to sound like weirdy, but IMHO a steel frame with slim tubes screams for DA-7800 cranks. The reason is simple: those rounded lines harmonise very nicely with the classy look of the frame.
It's just my two cents. Either that, or 7701-7410.
Except the 7800 rings are ugly as sin. 7800 cranks with 7700 style rings would look beautiful.
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baldy
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by baldy on Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:41 pm
Record crank is a thing of beauty. Have one on my winter bike and one fo my tt bikes. Never had a problem with square taper, just need a decent bb, something like a Royce if not the Record one.
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verbs4us
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by verbs4us on Mon Mar 16, 2015 2:15 am
Another option is the [url]TA Carmina[/url], which can mate with a White Industries or Phil Wood BB--bombproof, bolt it and fuggetaboutit. Also comes in a triple.