Hollowgram vs. SL-K Light

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kman
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by kman

martinko wrote:But count in some extra tools for maintenance.


I thought this too when I had to work on my brother's Si cranks but all you need is a piece of steel rod and a standard 3 piece crank extractor. Youtube. ;-)
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by ms6073

kman wrote:all you need is a piece of steel rod and a standard 3 piece crank extractor. Youtube. ;-)

DIY Cannondale SISL Crank Arm Removal - YouTube
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MisterMuncher
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by MisterMuncher

For now, I've decided to splash out on a saddle instead, as I don't think that the stiffness/shift quality argument will stack up when using the same rings, and weight loss doesn't seem worth it.

When the 52/36 SpideRing appears, though...

Gregor
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by Gregor

I have SuperSix (non HiMod) with SL-K and SuperSix HiMod with Hollowgram SISL. Cannonade says that the bikes should have the same stiffness. There is a huge difference in responsiveness and feeling of power transfer. Of course I tested with the same wheels on both bikes. I have never tried to switch the cranks too see if that is the difference, but definitely there is HUGE difference.

EDIT: same FSA chainrings on both bikes.

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Scooter
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by Scooter

Hollowgrams all the way!

I have 2 sets of SISL2, 3 sets of SISL and 1 set of original Hollowgrams. I run them on everything including my Surly Ice Cream Truck :D
Cannondale 2013 SuperSix EVO Black Inc w/SRM
Cannondale CAAD 10 Team custom paint
Cannondale 2009 Slice HiMod
Cannondale CAAD 8 f/s w/BB30 (last US built CAAD8)
Surly Ice Cream Truck

racersir
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by racersir

I'm also thinking about getting the Hollowgram crank, I currently have Sram Red Exogram installed and just can't justify spending all that money for the Hollowgrams yet

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