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12/23/03 04:16 PM (24.53.21.48)
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From Uncle Al at roadbikerider.com
FSA Carbon Cranksets
DEAR UNCLE AL: Have you any experience with the FSA carbon cranksets? I’m wanting to replace a Campy triple with the FSA compact double. I can fit 50/34 chainrings with a 13-29 cassette and get almost the same gear range. Please give me your thoughts. -- Walt C.
UNCLE AL FIRES BACK: Yes I have, and yes you should. That’s a great crankset, Walter, and solves a lot of problems that triples seem to have on short-wheelbase bikes. Tyler Hamilton used this crank in the ’03 Tour, only with 52/36 rings and an 11-23 cassette. That's pretty low gearing for a pro, but he had a broken collarbone and needed to stay seated on climbs. His crank choice didn't slow him down now, did it?
FSA does wonderful stuff and it's beautiful to look at, as well. You'll need an Isis bottom bracket, and I recommend that, too. There are three versions, including a Ti one, so take your pick.
If you ever have a question about their cranks or other products, call FSA at 425/488-8653 and you'll be treated with respect and enthusiasm that is too often lacking in the bike business.
A 53 x 12 has a gear ratio of 8.8
A 50 X 11 has a gear ration of 9.1
A 52 X 11 has a gear ratio of 9.4
So you can run the compact and still have a good high end.
Happy riding.
Have all sorts of gearing fun at the Sheldon Harris web site. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gears/
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