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Chris M
Guest
I have been in the market for a 110 BCD since 2002, when the only
options were cyclo-cross or the sole carbon fiber alternative from
FSA. There were also options for Stronglight and a few other European
brands but I could not locate products for sale. I guess I just never
had the desire enough to put up with the various compromises. I was
worried about whether I would need my 53 back. I think a 50 * 12 is
enough for almost anything except for extended descents in a race
situation with no turns significant enough to slow down the others
with 53*12 or bigger. I also had a problem pulling off an expensive
crank and either wasting a Record crank-set while using a cheaper
compact crank. Neither was I too motivated to spend $600 and up for c
comparable crank-set and nobody was offering any for free.
So, I keep seeing great prices on various options and I am pleased
that they are becoming more widely used. Anyone who thinks that they
are going to be slowed down by a 110 is a chump. When you factor in
the various aftermarket chain-rings going up to at least 52 for a 110,
the risk is virtually nill.
If I pick up a budget crankset with integrated BB, what tools would I
need to remove the pre-ultra Record cranks and BB? I have done
virtually every kind of labor involved in cycling with the exception
of BB and headset.
How much will I need to spend for tool? Am I better off paying
someone?
TIA
options were cyclo-cross or the sole carbon fiber alternative from
FSA. There were also options for Stronglight and a few other European
brands but I could not locate products for sale. I guess I just never
had the desire enough to put up with the various compromises. I was
worried about whether I would need my 53 back. I think a 50 * 12 is
enough for almost anything except for extended descents in a race
situation with no turns significant enough to slow down the others
with 53*12 or bigger. I also had a problem pulling off an expensive
crank and either wasting a Record crank-set while using a cheaper
compact crank. Neither was I too motivated to spend $600 and up for c
comparable crank-set and nobody was offering any for free.
So, I keep seeing great prices on various options and I am pleased
that they are becoming more widely used. Anyone who thinks that they
are going to be slowed down by a 110 is a chump. When you factor in
the various aftermarket chain-rings going up to at least 52 for a 110,
the risk is virtually nill.
If I pick up a budget crankset with integrated BB, what tools would I
need to remove the pre-ultra Record cranks and BB? I have done
virtually every kind of labor involved in cycling with the exception
of BB and headset.
How much will I need to spend for tool? Am I better off paying
someone?
TIA