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ItsWin
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: December 11, 2009
Strengths: With the integrated spindle and outboard bearings, performance is everything you would expect.
Exceptionally strong and stiff.
I like the chainring bolts also (hex on both sides)Weaknesses: Chainline is NOT 41mm as SRAM claims and not adjustable. This is real problematic if you're building a fixie. It's ironic that a crank intended for track bikes is actually incompatible with most track bikes.
SRAM's customer service is not as hassle-free as Shimano's. They require you to work through your dealer instead of dealing directly. Also, they didn't take the chainline issue seriously, giving my dealer some BS about how they measure chainline differently. They sent me a replacement crank, but it was no different from the original. I wish they could have just acknowledged the issue and saved me the time & trouble.Bottom Line: Be aware that the chainline for this crank is not adjustable and is NOT 41mm as SRAM claims, but 45-46mm. Optimal chainline for most track bikes is 40-42mm, so that's a huge difference. With a fixed cog, these cranks will likely be too outboard for comfort, though they may work OK with a singlespeed freewheel. If you're building an SS bike, the Omnium might just be the ticket. If you're building a track bike or fixie, get some advice from your LBS about compatible components. Use a flexible chain like KMC or SRAM (Wippermans don't work). 3 stars for chainline issue and SRAM's subpar customer service.
Favorite Ride: Any
Price Paid:
$147.00
Purchased At: Speedgoat
Similar Products Used: FSA Carbon Pro Track
Bike Setup: IRO Mark V, King headset, Thomson Elite seatpost & X4 stem, Easton EA70 drop bars, Phil Wood high flange track hubs w/ Velocity Deep V rims, Soma 18T cog, White Industries ENO freewheel, KMC chain, Omnium cranks, All City Cecil Pro pedals w/ Soma clips & straps, Tektro R538 brakes, Cane Creek brake levers, San Marco Concor saddle
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yogabiker
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: June 8, 2008
Strengths: -Ease of installation
-very stiff
-extremely round chainring
-very economical track crank
Weaknesses: -48T ring is the only one available
-May have to replace the Record crank on my track bike if I like the Omnium!Bottom Line: I installed this on my Fort fixie as a replacement for an aging Dura-Ace road crank. I've never had an outboard bearing crank before. Installation was incredibly easy. Seal drag was really ovbious from the start, but the instructions with the GXP bottom bracket says that will go away. The difference in stiffness is really obvious from the first pedal stroke. The crank is really beefy and looks good in an industrial kind of way. The chainring is by far the roundest track ring I have ever seen. First ride was a fifty mile Saturday morning group ride. No problems to report.
Favorite Ride: on a bike!
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Campy Record Pista with Pista bottom bracket
Dura-Ace Track
Bike Setup: Fort RO Uno frame and fork, Surly hubs with Velocity Aerohead rims, Truvativ crank with standard GXP BB, ca. 1988 D/A single pivot brakes, Nitto bar and stem, Campy Look-style pedals. Something old, something new, something borrowed, nothing blue!
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