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baysailor
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: October 29, 2011
Strengths: Cheap?Weaknesses: Creaky, shifts poorlyBottom Line: This came on the Trek 2.3 my brother-in-law gave me a year ago. Upshifting to the large ring was frequently difficult, requiring almost a full revolution to engage. Downshifts occasionally dropped the chain. I put up with these as derailleur issues until the crankset started creaking. I had it adjusted and tightened, but it still creaked. Finally I swapped it out for a Shimano 105 compact crankset. Oh. My. Gosh. Why did I wait so long? Silent, stiff, and instant shifts in either direction. Spend the few dollars extra to get a 105 (or better) crank. The Gossamer is not good.
Favorite Ride: local residential loop
Purchased At: N/A
Similar Products Used: Shimano 105 compact
Bike Setup: Trek 2.3 with full Shimano 105 -- now that I've changed the crank.
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robc in wi
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: September 22, 2011
Strengths: Cheap compact crankset.Bottom Line: Not sure why so many are having issues. 2,000 miles on it this summer with no issues. Does make a few noises on high effort out of the saddle climbs but probably needs a new BB or adjustment.
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$59.00
Purchased At: Wheel and Sprocket
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Constantin
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: August 8, 2011
Strengths: Good looking? Rigid. The new technology.Weaknesses: Not durable. Not reliable. Expensive for what it is. Will end up in a trash bin tomorrow.Bottom Line: I put this bb on a fixie and did 1000km of touring, then 3000Km on a cyclocross bike - touring also. I had to change the mega exo bb after 1500km - completely frozen. Now, for the last 1000km the left crank developed noise then play - and I do take care of my bikes!
Favorite Ride: Pyrenees
Purchased At: Web
Similar Products Used: Campagnolo centaur. Shimano's
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mopartodd
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: April 29, 2011
Strengths: inexpensiveWeaknesses: BB and FSA customer service.Bottom Line: No problem really with the crank itself, but the BB (bearings) started making noise after about 200 miles. I don't see any abnormal wear or feel flex.
Favorite Ride: the one under my wheel
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$100.00
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: Truvativ, Shimano, RaceFace, etc.
Bike Setup: 2009 Kona Rad Jake, fsa crank, Ultegra derailleurs and shifters, Avid brakes, fulcrum CX wheels, Salsa Woodchippers.
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Brian Scott
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: March 12, 2011
Strengths: NoneWeaknesses: Build qualityBottom Line: Poor quality construction. I have had the crank arm reinstalled two times and it keeps coming off. Now its the trash bin. The wrench at the bike shop told me the problem before seeing the bike after I mention the name of the crank. This implies a fairly common problem
Bike Setup: Cannondale
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