Compact cranks? what are they?

Triathlon Forum
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Is it nothing more than installing smaller chainrings on the front?? Or is there more to it?

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yes
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thanks!!!

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You’re the best!!!

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They have a 110mm bolt pattern rather than 130mm. The smallest rings you can get on a conventional crank is 50/38.

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Thanks–who makes (and sells) them??

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Stronglight, Ritchey, FSA, Campanolo. Not sure of Shimano has come out with a set yet?

The Ritchey’s are probably the best price/value. Stronglight is also a good price but you then have to purchase their square taper BB or get ahold of one of the older style Ultegra’s.

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Thanks
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I thought compact cranks were used to open up those small make-up cases…