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FSA Gossamer Compact (road) cranks

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  1. I just bought a pair of these for a new road bike project, from
    Bulltek Sports for $99... there isn't much data out there on them (not
    even one picture anywhere on the web, even on FSA's web site), but I
    assure you they exist. I thought I'd post some basic info.

    In the 172.5 length with the standard 50 x 34 rings, they weigh 632g
    with bolts, 595g without, according to my postal scale (pretty good
    for hundred dollar cranks). The Q-factor appears to be the same as my
    Ultegra double, which is roughly 149mm, although I have no way of
    measuring this for either crank. (Nashbar sells the other cheap
    compact crank out there; that has a 160mm Q.)

    Appearancewise they look more or less like the Gossamer road cranks,
    which you can search for on Google image search -- glossy black crank
    arms, peened black finish chainrings with shiny metal teeth (just like
    on the FSA Energy and Carbon Compacts). Smallish silver FSA logo near
    the pedal hole and "Gossamer" logo near the spindle, not very
    obtrusive. (I have photos if anyone wants -- just email me.) They have
    sort of a hollow running on the reverse side of each crankarm, kind of
    like old Ritchey or Truvative cranks, and unlike the smooth hollow
    Ultgera arms.
    --Shayana Kadidal

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