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Lange's SRM/THM/Look crankset (front page article)
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milesthedog
May 2, 17 19:27
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I'm loving that SRM crankset that looks very, very much like a THM M3 crankset (my personal roadbike crank of choice) with the Look insert for changing crank length. (the inserts are held in by the pedals screwing in, hence the zip tie).

I'm not a huge SRM fan due to the price, but this crankset really does check all the boxes. I also read that this crankset is using a 30mm steel bb spindle that is suppose to be lighter and stiffer than the aluminum 30mm M3 spindle.

My only beef: The look insert is 170-172.5-175. I wish it topped out at 172.5, or even 170 and got shorter by 2.5mm from there... then that would be a perfect crankset.
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Rappstar
May 2, 17 19:53
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milesthedog wrote:
I'm loving that SRM crankset that looks very, very much like a THM M3 crankset (my personal roadbike crank of choice) with the Look insert for changing crank length. (the inserts are held in by the pedals screwing in, hence the zip tie).

I'm not a huge SRM fan due to the price, but this crankset really does check all the boxes. I also read that this crankset is using a 30mm steel bb spindle that is suppose to be lighter and stiffer than the aluminum 30mm M3 spindle.

My only beef: The look insert is 170-172.5-175. I wish it topped out at 172.5, or even 170 and got shorter by 2.5mm from there... then that would be a perfect crankset.

They should make two versions, IMO: 170-172.5-175 and 165-167.5-170. The first size would be the logical choice for most of their pros, but I bet that second size would sell a lot to the AG crowd.
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tetonrider
May 3, 17 1:48
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Rappstar wrote:

They should make two versions, IMO: 170-172.5-175 and 165-167.5-170. The first size would be the logical choice for most of their pros, but I bet that second size would sell a lot to the AG crowd.

Seems like any distinction would be based more on size than pro/amateur status.

There are small-statutered pros (e.g. Many female pros) as just one example.
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Thomas Gerlach
May 3, 17 4:23
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I was trying to experiment again going longer to reduce stack height out of the occasion, but one ride back on the 162.5mm totally changed that again. Would like to see a 160-162.5-165 option as well.

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milesthedog
May 3, 17 4:25
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rethinking that comment, this crankset is going to sell to road cyclists, so the current sizing is pretty spot on.

Note on rider size: Frodo is on 170 this year

I'm really surprised to read the comment that this crank is the most aero they tested. I love the crank, but that pinch bolt doesn't scream aero.
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milesthedog
May 3, 17 4:30
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If you go longer, your foot is lower at the bottom of the pedal stroke, so you have to lower your seatpost, effectively raising front end stack height
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GreenPlease
May 3, 17 6:28
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milesthedog wrote:
If you go longer, your foot is lower at the bottom of the pedal stroke, so you have to lower your seatpost, effectively raising front end stack height

The assumption is other angles would be held static so you'd bring the front end down relative to the bottom bracket.
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milesthedog
May 3, 17 6:31
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ahhh, I was thinking from a narrowed scope due to me current situation where I have a front end that won't go any lower, so I'm considering going to a shorter crank specifically to 'lower my front end' , effectively
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pyf
May 3, 17 6:59
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ZED 3 crankset for 796-795 bike has 3 sizes :
1) 155 - 157.5 - 160
2) 162.5 - 165 - 167.5
3) 170 - 172.5 - 175

I guess if there are enough requests the SRM Origin "made by LOOK" could offer the same options !
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ck21trhc
May 3, 17 8:16
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I am hearing that possibly this Fall/winter might be the release of their re-chargeable one
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GreenPlease
May 3, 17 8:32
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pyf wrote:
ZED 3 crankset for 796-795 bike has 3 sizes :
1) 155 - 157.5 - 160
2) 162.5 - 165 - 167.5
3) 170 - 172.5 - 175

I guess if there are enough requests the SRM Origin "made by LOOK" could offer the same options !

Pretty ingenious way to minimize the number of SKUs one has.
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