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17-10.-2007, 05:32 AM
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Road bike buying advice for a newbie
I am looking t obuy my first road bike and have found several bikes that fit by budget ($800 - $1200). All have at least 105 level FD/RD, brake and shifter components. The lower end models seem to have Truvativ and FSa cranks, while the upper end have 105.
Is there a major difference in a FSA Gossamer Megexo and or a Truvateiv Elita 3.3 Triple versus a Shimano 105 crank? Your input is greatly appreciated. |
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17-10.-2007, 07:14 AM
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Re: Road bike buying advice for a newbie
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I don't have any TruVativ cranks, and I am sure they are fine, but between the FSA & TruVativ cranks, I would choose the FSA because (and, this may seem like a meaningless reason) the FSA & Shimano cranks can use the same EXTERNAL BB CUPS whereas the TruVativ cranks (except one/some of the 2008 TruVativ models which you probably won't find on any entry level bikes ... presumably, it/they can use Campagnolo UT cups unless I'm thinking of a different brand of cranksets!?!) use a proprietary 25mm driveside cup & 24mm non-driveside cup OR (if older) an ISIS BB. |
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