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Tony
Guest
I've recently read discussions of the merits of shorter cranks for recumbent riders. After trying a
155mm Dotek BMX crank on an older Wizwheelz Terratrike, I've become a convert. The only problem with
switching to short BMX cranks is that most are set up for one or two chainrings with no granny, a
real problem for recumbent riders in hilly areas.
Mark Stonich to the rescue! Mark is now offering a custom 155mm triple crank through his Bikesmith
Design company (www.bikesmithdesign.com).
I just received my Bikesmith 155mm crank. I ordered mine with 54/44/32 Sugino chainrings for use on
my soon-to-arrive Teesdale trike. The quality of the machining is impressive, and the crank met my
requirements exactly. Like Mark says, "Unfortunately, the economics of assembling a crankset from
individual parts means you end up paying Ultegra prices." However, I think they were well worth the
$145 (shipped) purchase price.
If you're considering "going shorter", give the Bikesmith Design crank a look.
Regards,
Tony
(no, Mark didn't pay me to say nice things about his work - I'm just a happy customer)
155mm Dotek BMX crank on an older Wizwheelz Terratrike, I've become a convert. The only problem with
switching to short BMX cranks is that most are set up for one or two chainrings with no granny, a
real problem for recumbent riders in hilly areas.
Mark Stonich to the rescue! Mark is now offering a custom 155mm triple crank through his Bikesmith
Design company (www.bikesmithdesign.com).
I just received my Bikesmith 155mm crank. I ordered mine with 54/44/32 Sugino chainrings for use on
my soon-to-arrive Teesdale trike. The quality of the machining is impressive, and the crank met my
requirements exactly. Like Mark says, "Unfortunately, the economics of assembling a crankset from
individual parts means you end up paying Ultegra prices." However, I think they were well worth the
$145 (shipped) purchase price.
If you're considering "going shorter", give the Bikesmith Design crank a look.
Regards,
Tony
(no, Mark didn't pay me to say nice things about his work - I'm just a happy customer)