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TwoHeadsBrewing
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: March 25, 2010
Strengths: 1. Inexpensive
2. Shifts smoothly (using Ultegra 6703)
3. StiffWeaknesses: None yet. Looks?Bottom Line: Decent stock crankset that came on my Windsor Knight from bikesdirect.com. When properly tuned, shifting from any chainring is easy. No apparent flex in the crankarms or BB, and it shifts and turns smoothly. Good deal for a cheap crankset!
Favorite Ride: Wildflower Century
Purchased At: BikesDirect.com
Bike Setup: 2010 Windsor Knight
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EruditeMan
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: May 21, 2008
Strengths: Shifting from middle to large ring & vice versa's quick & smooth. Is difficult shifting to granny gear but this may be function of front dérailleur limitations.Weaknesses: Crankset's low quality, heavy & poor choice of Omega USS SWB recumbent bike manufacturer. Doesn't permit suitable change in ring sizes to yield full range, smooth shift patterns. So called 'reliable bike shops' don't offer middle chainring under 42T & large chainring under 52T. 175mm crank-arms on recumbent aren't long enough for leverage to take advantage of inherent efficiencies found in a recumbent.Bottom Line: TruVativ Elita triple crankset with 130mm bolt circle & 175mm crankarms on USS SWB recumbent bicycle is poor choice for experienced riders that use the equipment instead of straining their bodies.
Similar Products Used: I've used Campagnolo Record, Shimano, Stronglite, Sugino & TA cranksets in over 100,000 miles of riding on touring tandems and single road racing machines as well as commuting vehicles.
Bike Setup: Current bike setup is USS SWB recumbent with 28/42/52 crank & 9-speed 11-34 freewheel. My normal riding style is cadence of 105rpm with about 210-220rpm maximum. I prefer to constantly spin & never stop pedaling while riding.
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tomphan38
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: April 13, 2008
Strengths: Cheap.Weaknesses: Cheap. Chainring Flex under load. Shift.Bottom Line: This Crankset refused to drop the smallest chainring unless you were on the 5th or 6th largest sprocket. Shifting up from the smallest-middle-Large chainring was fine.
Favorite Ride: Alameda Creek Trail
Purchased At: Came with the Bike
Similar Products Used: Ultegra Triple 6603.
Bike Setup: Motobecane Sprint
Full Ultegra 6603 Setup
Vuelta XRP Wheels
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Brian Aslett
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: May 7, 2007
Strengths: Reliable smooth changes.
Looks good
Weaknesses: Fiddly to get changes perfect.
Probably a bit heavyBottom Line: The crankset came with the bike. It worked loose in the first 100km, thereafter it's been fine. Changes with a 105 derailleur are good, though adjustment has to be just right. Once set, it stays that way.
Its great for really steep climbs, or a climb at the end of a long hard ride. Done about 7500km so far with very little wear.
Favorite Ride: Peninsula ride, Cape Town, South Afica
Purchased At: Incl on bike
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Truvativ elita triple with 105 shifter at the front. 105 shifter & cluster at rear, Ultegra chain. 105 STi's & Shimano cables
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David M
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: September 6, 2006
Strengths: Company agreed to replace without a hassle.Weaknesses: larg crank warps.Bottom Line: The Large crank kept warping. I would bend it back and it would go out of alignment after the next ride. Called the company who agreed to replace the large crank. Bought an older model(2001-2002) which is working great.
Favorite Ride: anywhere
Purchased At: the bicycle outlet
Bike Setup: stock schwinn fastback comp.
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