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Reviewed by:
Yeit(Unregistered User)
Review Date
June 9, 2004 Overall Rating
 3 of 5
Value Rating
 4 of 5
Used product for
More than 3 years
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Price Paid:
$0.00
at ebay Bike Setup:
Trek XO cyclocross, 2001 components, 2004 frame (the original fork broke, and Trek replaced the whole frame). Summary:
Just thought I'd add another review to affirm what's been written about these cranks. They're are durable, functional, and fairly heavy. If you're going to buy new cranks, this isn't the set to buy, but for commuters and tourers, if these are stock on your bike there's no reason to change. I have 2001 Trek XO cyclocross bike I use for commuting and light touring, and these cranks work fine. A little heavy, but for touring and commuting, that doesn't really matter. The rear derailleur and cassette is wearing out (I'm in the process of replacing them), but after three years the cranks show only moderate wear, and appear to be good for at least several hundred more miles. Strengths:
Good value. For a low end crankset, Sora is durable and works just fine. Weaknesses:
Heavy. Not the best choice for racers, or other situations where low weight is a premium. Similar Products Used:
none. 
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Reviewed by:
Bruce Fritchman(Unregistered User)
Review Date
July 7, 2003 Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
Used product for
2 Years
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Price Paid:
$0.00
at B.I. Cycle Bainbridg Favorite Ride:
Bainbridge to Bellevue...everyday Bike Setup:
Steel Fuji w/Ksyriums Summary:
This is a crank that will only be loved by someone looking for total functionality and durability...yep...it's heavy but the three steel rings wear like...well...steel..
I have over 10,000 commuting miles on mine and just had to change the middle ring..the others have alot farther to go
It's a great crank for commuters or tourers who are really going to put on the wear, in all weather, where weight is not a concern Strengths:
Really durable steel rings with Shimano's ramps and pickup pins
Wears great...Shifts well
Quality is superb compared with most (now common) cheap n cheesy factory branded cranks Weaknesses:
Heavy
Decal wore off Similar Products Used:
Shimano Deore
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Reviewed by:
vancouver_velo_rider(Unregistered User)
Review Date
May 28, 2003 Overall Rating
 2 of 5
Value Rating
 2 of 5
Used product for
1 Year
Visitors rate this review
1.50 of 5,
2 votes
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Price Paid:
$0.00
at LBS Favorite Ride:
anywhere with smooth roads Bike Setup:
full ultegra sloping top-tube frame Summary:
This crankset came with my bike but I quickly swapped it out for a 2002 Ultegra Hollowtech crankset. The Difference is between night & day. The Ultegra weighs at least 1/2 of the Sora. I recently repacked my bottom bracket on my old 20 year old Nishiki International. Even these 20yr. old Sugino cranks weigh a lot less !! they weigh the same as my new Ultegra!! unbelievable how Shimano can create crap like these new Sora cranks that cannot even rival 20 yr. old cranks, sheesh! In retrospect, I would have been better off buying the older 10 yr. old Shimano 600 cranks instead of buying the new Ultegra cranks. They weigh the same. I came upon some for 60 bucks. So in conclusion, if you're upgrading, look at old used bike stores or sport swap stores, look for the Shimano 600 cranks and you won't be sorry. There's no use shelling out over 200 dollars for the newer lighter cranks. Strengths:
in defence to these cranks they are built like tanks, will probably stand the test of time, they shift well too. Weaknesses:
heavy as a boat anchor, don't buy it if your concerned with bike weight. Similar Products Used:
none
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Reviewed by:
jake(Unregistered User)
Review Date
June 16, 2001 Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
3 months
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Price Paid:
$44.00 Favorite Ride:
round the quabbin Bike Setup:
giant OCR 3 all stock except seat and pedals(went clipless) and the Sora cranks(bike comes with super flimsy,heavy Cyclone crankset,with no shift assistance,IE pins, ramped chainrings)Its a really bad crankset. Summary:
If you don,t have a lot of money to spend,this is a nice crankset,(cost,s less than half that of 105)or,if it ,s on your bike it,s more than adequate,the only thing wrong with this setup is the steel chainrings that account for half the heavy weight,but for the money,these are smooth shifting durable cranks that should last a while. Strengths:
good looks,nice polished finish,excellent fit and finish quality for an inexpensive crankset,also it is pretty strong and has very little flex. Weaknesses:
it,s pretty heavy(975g)and the chainrings are steel. Similar Products Used:
sugino,campagnolo,shimano.
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Reviewed by:
Greg W(Unregistered User)
Review Date
April 29, 2000 Overall Rating
3 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Used product for
6 months
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any Bike Setup:
'98 Cannondale CAAD 3 Saeco replica, dura-ace, spinergys, profile BRC fork Summary:
i had to have a set of cranks, and these were the only 175's I could find at the time. Only paid $35 for the arms, and I figured they would hold me over until I could afford something better. I kow they don't compare to the rest of the bike, but they are functional, and they fit my current bottom bracket. Compared to the 105's they replaced, they are a little heavier, the Q-factor is a little higher, and I feel they are a little flexier. I suppose a real hammer would notice it more than I do, but then, they probably won't be on his bike. These are as good as the best from 10 years ago, but not as nice as the new hollow forged stuff from Shimano. In summary, if they are on your bike, ride em, but don't go out and buy them... save up for at least 105.
Strengths:
cost, availability, looks Weaknesses:
weight, cheap stickers, a little flexy Similar Products Used:
Shimano 105, shimano ultegra
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