Retro Looking Crank?
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Hey Weight Weenies,
Here is a quick shot of my bike:
https://imageshack.com/i/f0DiICjdj
Nashbar frame, PRO cockpit, Shimano 105 components, Easton SLX wheels, etc. The one thing I don't like is the crank. It is a Rotor 3D 53 x 39 with aero rings and an aero spider. It should be on my TT/tri bike...
So where can I find an industrial and retro looking chainset, that will perform as well as the Rotor? My preference is silver/chrome.
Recommendations Please!!
Here is a quick shot of my bike:
https://imageshack.com/i/f0DiICjdj
Nashbar frame, PRO cockpit, Shimano 105 components, Easton SLX wheels, etc. The one thing I don't like is the crank. It is a Rotor 3D 53 x 39 with aero rings and an aero spider. It should be on my TT/tri bike...
So where can I find an industrial and retro looking chainset, that will perform as well as the Rotor? My preference is silver/chrome.
Recommendations Please!!
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Not retro looking but might look good on that, the Hollowgram SL in silver (if frame is BB30)
This one is polished which looks awesome.
Campy Athena is a good call as well and it should work fine with the 105.
Last but not least and I think this could look really good, the White Industries VBC crankset. I have one and its a great crank and looks great. I have it in black but you can go chrome for a more classy look.
This one is polished which looks awesome.
Campy Athena is a good call as well and it should work fine with the 105.
Last but not least and I think this could look really good, the White Industries VBC crankset. I have one and its a great crank and looks great. I have it in black but you can go chrome for a more classy look.
r3awak3n wrote:Not retro looking but might look good on that, the Hollowgram SL in silver (if frame is BB30)
Campy Athena is a good call as well and it should work fine with the 105.
Last but not least and I think this could look really good, the White Industries VBC crankset. I have one and its a great crank and looks great. I have it in black but you can go chrome for a more classy look.
Thanks! Ya, I would have immediately gone for the Hollowgram, but it is a standard English BB... The White Industries crank looks perfect, I'm gonna try to find that.
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mike wrote:just put on an old dura ace square taper crank from ebay. 7700 version
You mean 7410 don't you? 7700 was splined.
Not only looking retro but still keeping things unique I'd go with either the White Industries or the Paul:
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You could look at middleburn. British company do some nice chrome looking cranks
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!
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Square taper BBs will stay for long. Have them on my steel bikes, just smooth perfection. Don't worry.
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