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Chris
Guest
I'm buying a crankset this weekend and have narrowed it down to the Truvativ Stylo Team and the
RF Next LP. Ordinarily, I know, there'd be no comparison, but I'm not made of money - I just
love my bike.
So PricePoint's website tells me the Stylo cranks are only compatable with the Truvativ Sealex BBs,
even though the Sealex BBs are listed as ISIS drive (the ST cranks description simply reads
"splined"). I checked out the Truvativ BBs on mtbr, and they have horrid reviews...all less than
three "stars" or whatever system they use. So...has anyone ever used a Truvativ BB? Should I be
afraid? Are the Stylo Teams (2001 and 2002 models) ISIS or proprietarily (a la Shimano) splined? Can
I put a RF ISIS BB in a 01-02 Stylo Team?
The Next LP really seems like the way to go - because it is the baddest ass crank ever - but I
wanted to order all the stuff I need to both finish upgrading my Sugar and finish building my
hardtail, and if I go Next, I will blow out my self-established price limit by about $100.
Vital stats that may apply to BB questions: It will be installed in a Sugar frame, so
short-to-mid-travel FS, ridden mostly XC, some "trail riding," rider is 185 (and losing weight, but
probably will never get to 175, thanks to genetic love handles and increasing muscle mass).
I should just buy the damn Next's and a RF SRX BB and stop my bitching, right?
Chris
PS - I always shop at my LBS, 'cuz dammit, it's the right thing to do, but even they tell me to shop
online for some stuff...they just can't compete with the prices.
RF Next LP. Ordinarily, I know, there'd be no comparison, but I'm not made of money - I just
love my bike.
So PricePoint's website tells me the Stylo cranks are only compatable with the Truvativ Sealex BBs,
even though the Sealex BBs are listed as ISIS drive (the ST cranks description simply reads
"splined"). I checked out the Truvativ BBs on mtbr, and they have horrid reviews...all less than
three "stars" or whatever system they use. So...has anyone ever used a Truvativ BB? Should I be
afraid? Are the Stylo Teams (2001 and 2002 models) ISIS or proprietarily (a la Shimano) splined? Can
I put a RF ISIS BB in a 01-02 Stylo Team?
The Next LP really seems like the way to go - because it is the baddest ass crank ever - but I
wanted to order all the stuff I need to both finish upgrading my Sugar and finish building my
hardtail, and if I go Next, I will blow out my self-established price limit by about $100.
Vital stats that may apply to BB questions: It will be installed in a Sugar frame, so
short-to-mid-travel FS, ridden mostly XC, some "trail riding," rider is 185 (and losing weight, but
probably will never get to 175, thanks to genetic love handles and increasing muscle mass).
I should just buy the damn Next's and a RF SRX BB and stop my bitching, right?
Chris
PS - I always shop at my LBS, 'cuz dammit, it's the right thing to do, but even they tell me to shop
online for some stuff...they just can't compete with the prices.