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FSA Carbon Pro Cranksets

4.3/5

(23 Reviews)

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MSRP : $279.00

Product Description

Patented Carbon composite crank arms

Precision CNC machined 7075/T6 chainrings, ramped and pinned for perfect shifting

Taperered (JIS), or Shimano spline

53/39, 53/42, 53/42/30, 55/44/32 teeth

170mm, 172.5 mm or 119mm

7075 alloy chainring bolts

Weight - 575 grams

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Submitted by ckott72 a Commuter

Date Reviewed: July 2, 2007

Strengths:    Light... Fancy carbon...

Weaknesses:    Very poor quality. $265 for nothing, not even my broken crankarms. Do not buy FSA until they improve quality, or at least show that they're not going bankrupt.

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I bought these arms and after only two months they started slipping. At first it was just an odd feeling, but within hours it became a dangerous jerking when I'd apply pressure to a pedal.

The LBS tried to fix it, but couldn't. They sent them back to FSA one month ago. Since that time, I've heard that FSA is swamped with warranty problems. (they even have a warranty button at the top of their webpage) FSA won't return my crankarms; they won't return my phone calls; they won't return my emails. Not only this, they won't even respond to the bike shop. Not even their sales department will pick up the phone right now. I'm out $265 plus tax.

Today, the LBS told me that my best bet is to buy a set from Shimano or similar. They don't expect to see my crankarms anytime soon.

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Favorite Ride:   Wide road, no traffic

Price Paid:    $265.00

Purchased At:   LBS

Similar Products Used:   TruVativ

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Submitted by chicktc a Recreational Rider

Date Reviewed: March 1, 2005

Strengths:    Stiff!! Beautiful! Sculpture! Lightness.

Weaknesses:    You must be kiddin'!!

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Rolling sculpture!!! Super stiff. I'm in love ;-). Knocked over 100 grams from my Ultegra triple. Beautifully made.

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Favorite Ride:   wine country usa!!!

Price Paid:    $130.00

Purchased At:   Colorado Cyclist

Similar Products Used:   Ultegra 6500 triple crank w 48/38/26 TA ring setup!

Bike Setup:   Sampson ti; FSA 48/39/24 chainrings; xtr m-952 derailleur; ultegra sti flitedeck shifters etc, etc!!

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Submitted by palo alton a Road Racer from palo alto, ca, usa

Date Reviewed: January 31, 2004

Strengths:    Looks. Light. Shifting considering big jump of 16 teeth.

Weaknesses:    Chain rubs when on the 34 and the lower half of the cassette! I've spaced out the BB, but still. THere is a reason no other manafacture makes a crank with a 16 too difference. Chain rub makes many gears unusable. It's for sale if you live in the bay area. 19 miles of use.

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Review of COMPACT CRANK 50-34 tooth. Pretty. Chainrings shift well. Light. Innovative.

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Favorite Ride:   montabello to page mill

Price Paid:    $300.00

Purchased At:   shop

Similar Products Used:   Unltegar triple. shim 600 double.

Bike Setup:   Lemond always covered in dirt.

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Submitted by clubhomeboy a Road Racer

Date Reviewed: October 15, 2003

Strengths:    shifting. stiffness. looks.

Weaknesses:    none

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I’ve had these cranks about 3 months now and I’ve been very satisfied with the performance. The shifting has been exceptional. I love the stiffness quality especially when cranking out of the saddle. You can’t beat $250 bucks for a set of top quality carbon cranks. The Q factor is not an issue at all – at least not for me anyways since I also ride dirt and used to the wider spaced cranks.

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Favorite Ride:   anytime I can ride outside

Price Paid:    $250.00

Purchased At:   Colorado Cyclist

Similar Products Used:   Shimano

Bike Setup:   colnago dream lux w/ dura ace.

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Submitted by bsteelman a Recreational Rider

Date Reviewed: September 13, 2003

Strengths:    Strong, stiff, light, well made, well designed. Shifting is awesome. These guys know how to make chainrings. Reasonable price.

Weaknesses:    Have not encountered any.

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As a manufacturer, I know I should not be posting a review, but I had to on this product. I am always somewhat skeptical about carbon, but when I recieved the first crankset, I was sold. Very well engineered...which is more than you can say about most of what the bike industry tries to sell you these days. This is a great product for racers and recreational riders.