Seeing as I know dick about bikes I thought I would throw this out to the many bike experts on the board. I'm riding a 5 yr old mid-entry level road bike and was wondering if there is any advantage in replacing the cranks (Shimano 105's) for the upcoming season. I have 2 halfs and 2 or 3 shorter races on the schedule. Would I notice a difference in power or efficiency or whatever with a new higher-end crank. If so, what crank set do people recommend? I'd appreciate any helpfull feedback.
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Re: lifespan of cranks [shady]
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Definitely not FSA Mega-expo...they had a lifespan of about 7 months with me...
In fact, I would stay away from FSA all together. I know people will disagree, but my experience has been that they just don't make a very good product.
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Anders
In fact, I would stay away from FSA all together. I know people will disagree, but my experience has been that they just don't make a very good product.
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Anders
Re: lifespan of cranks [shady]
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Would I notice a difference in power or efficiency or whatever with a new higher-end crank.
Nope. Save your money for race fees.
"People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realize how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world."
Nope. Save your money for race fees.
"People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realize how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world."
Re: lifespan of cranks [shady]
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Metallic cranks? Em, forever. Carbon cranks may have limited life (due to material defects, too strong a rider overloading them, ...). But a set of metallic cranks will last you a lifetime.
Re: lifespan of cranks [vitus979]
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come on, tell me it will make me faster. I need to spend money on more new toys. 
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Don't waste your money. Cleaning your drivetrain will make 10 times the difference.
If you have money burning a hole in your pocket...buy some race wheels, an aero helmet, replace your chain, buy something that will help you train more/harder, get a coach...
Forget speedwork. Speedwork is the icing on the cake and you don't have a cake yet. - MattinSF
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If you have money burning a hole in your pocket...buy some race wheels, an aero helmet, replace your chain, buy something that will help you train more/harder, get a coach...
Forget speedwork. Speedwork is the icing on the cake and you don't have a cake yet. - MattinSF
Basically they have 9 tenants, live life to the fullest, do not turn the cheak, and embrace the 7 deadly since. - TheForge (on satanists)