it's cosmetic. The BB does creak when pedaling, but I think that may be the frame. Also, I often drop small to big chainring shifts. Why don't you think I'll gain an advantage with a sram crankset?alfeng said:Is this purely a cosmetic change (nothing wrong with THAT if that is the reason) ... OR is there something wrong with the current crankset OR its BB?BTW. I doubt you will find a mechanical advantage if you were to switch to a SRAM crankset.
- If the problem is simply with the BB, then you can replace the FSA BB with a Shimano Hollowtech II BB or you could simply replace the cartridge bearings in the FSA BB cups.
Well, I certainly hope that it is NOT your frame which is creaking ...Originally Posted by amazinmets73
it's cosmetic. The BB does creak when pedaling, but I think that may be the frame. Also, I often drop small to big chainring shifts.
Why don't you think I'll gain an advantage with a sram crankset?
SRAM cranksets are fine but no significant improvement over FSA SL-K. You'll also need a GXP bottom bracket. Your problem is front derailleur adjustment.Originally Posted by alfeng
Well, I certainly hope that it is NOT your frame which is creaking ...
Regardless, I do not believe that changing the crankset will resolve the problem you are experiencing with throwing the chain ...
THAT is a front derailleur adjustment ...
which may-or-may-not be exacerbated by using the using the WRONG chain
HEY!!! If one thinks about it, THAT may just perhaps be the indication which you need that setting up a front derailleur with Campagnolo shifters is (probably!?!) idiot-proof[COLOR=FF00AA]!!![/COLOR] :big-smile:oldbobcat said:While I won't argue with alfeng's 2mm clearance, I generally set them a little lower.
Originally Posted by alfeng
Quote: Originally Posted by amazinmets73 .
Guys, I don't work on my own bikes. I'll have to tell your advice to my mechanic. BTW, is that FR Yaw?
UMmm ...Originally Posted by amazinmets73
BTW, I have the same FD issues on my other bike, which is Dura Ace 7800 with the same FSA crankset
Well, whaddaya know, that is a Force front derailleur. No, it doesn't have yaw. If your shifters are Force or lower, there is one trim position for the big ring. If everything is set up right, you should be able to find trim from the big ring by pulling the lever lightly. In trim, the chain should drag lightly on the outer plate of the derailleur when in the outermost (highest gear combination) position.Originally Posted by alfeng
Nonetheless, it could certainly be a FORCE "yaw" front derailleur.
- oldbobcat can validate-or-refute THAT observation.
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