165 mm FSA Cranks?

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John Cobb responded to a my post in that crank thread saying that I should try 165mm cranks. Who am I to argue?

I can’t seem to find any 165 mm cranks that will fit on my FSA Crankset. I’m willing to get a whole new crank set too (something nice). I have FSA slk-light (carbon one) right now.

Any suggestions guys? Links to deals would be appreciated.

Thanks!

-Nate

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If you currently have FSA cranks I am guessing it is a Shimano drivetrain.

Here are Shimano Ultegra cranks on sale for $145 and they have some in 165.

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_195838_-1_201476_10000_201480

If you want compact, these are the Ultegra level Shimano compact cranks, also available in 165, but they are full price right now at $260.

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_196082_-1_200294_200276_200376

If you aren’t on Nashbar’s email list, sign up. A 10-20% off coupon comes out at least a couple times a week. I got the Ultegra level compacts when they were on sale for about $150 and I had a 20% coupon so I got them for like $120. I prefer Shimano cranks to FSA anyway.

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If you can swap out your own bottom bracket, want to try some for cheap and are not too into posing to use aluminum over carbon fiber you can try this:

http://www.google.com/products?q=bulletproof+cranks&rls=com.microsoft:*:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7DKUS_en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=45KqSrDtIILysQOMw_D8BA&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1

They make them in many lengths and you can’t beat the price.

Add a $20 shimano un-54 bb of Nashbar and the whole set-up costs you about $70 with shipping.

Chad

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Thanks for the reply. I ended up buying the shimano ultegra crankset. I’m going to switch the FSA cranks I have to my road bike which will be a major upgrade.

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ebay has fsa lights 165s not sure if they compact or not
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