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FSA Gossamer Compact Cranksets

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MSRP : $190.00

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The FSA Gossamer MegaExo Crankset is a great alternative to your standard crankset....

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Submitted by ctrain a Road Racer

Date Reviewed: May 26, 2012

Strengths:    Cheap long lasting looks cool

Weaknesses:    Chainrings

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I've got a few road bikes
I used to work in a bike shop I fitted these to all my mates
Bikes and my dads bb30 carbon frame and I also run these on
My mrs mixte frame with ss ring same as my single speed I have
I've been runing mine for 3 yrs no problems
OVERALL THEES ARE CHEAP YOU PAY FOR WHAT YOU GET !
BUT FOR THE PRICE I'VE HAD NO PROBLEMS and as for fsa
Mega exo bb I've changed mine once in 3 yrs but as I said I'm a
Bike mechanic

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Favorite Ride:   long rides

Purchased At:   ebay

Similar Products Used:   Shimano truvativ race face easton

Bike Setup:   Se lager ss w fsa gossamer crankset
Jamis xenith pro frame with fsa gossamer crankset & dura ace
Peugeot mixte nexus 8spd custom with gossamer cranks
Those are just three of many I've done

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Submitted by Ben a

Date Reviewed: May 10, 2012

Strengths:    Cheap; but then you get what you pay for

Weaknesses:    Creaks, creaks, creaks. Full revolutions required to swap rings (that maybe a slight exaggeration) oh and did I mention creaks!

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Its cheap, not very well made, needs constant adjustment or it creaks, groans and generally sounds like a bag of old nails. It works particularly badly with BB30 bottom brackets and seems to suck water and grit into the bearings. Don't bother buying one and if you end up having one on your bike (Bianchi, for example, sell their compact Sempre's with them- why, oh why?) immediately invest the money in swapping it out- you will never regret it.

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Submitted by baysailor a Recreational Rider

Date Reviewed: October 29, 2011

Strengths:    Cheap?

Weaknesses:    Creaky, shifts poorly

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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.

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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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Submitted by robc in wi a Recreational Rider

Date Reviewed: September 22, 2011

Strengths: Cheap compact crankset.

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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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Price Paid: $59.00

Purchased At: Wheel and Sprocket

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Submitted by Constantin a Recreational Rider

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.

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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!