[surfinguru]

Can someone help me here? I have an 04' Trek Liquid that came with a set of Bontrager Race cranks. I NEVER use the large, 3rd ring and the crank arms flex like mad! :angry:

I'd like to upgrade to something a little beefier (less flex) with a 22-32/Bashguard/chainguide set up. Since the Bonty's are ISIS drive BB, could I just swap out the Bonty "stuff" to say, the Truvativ Hussefelt RG crank-set in a 22/32t config? I'm also looking at the e.thirteen DRS chain guide.

So with all that said, would this set up work? Any other suggestions?

 

[sub6]

That will definitely work.

I wouldn't reccommend Hussefelt's though, they're too heavy and too weak. At least get a set of Holzfellers if you must use Truvativ. I prefer FSA V-drive or V-drive Extreme, or Race Face - Turbines for lightweight, Northshores for ultimate strength.

 

[RD]

I say go for it, and definitely get the E13 guide, you won't have any regrets.

 

[surfinguru]

Quick follow up question, is it possible to remove the large, 44t ring and install the DRS chainguide with the existing crank/bb set up? It's been awhile since I played wrench (btw, I do have a Heim 3Guide installed right now if that matters.)

 

[HippieKai]

FSA v-drives
they kick butt and feel great.
Plus they arn't to expensive.
Get the splined ones with the FSA BB.

 

[sub6]

Originally posted by surfinguru
Quick follow up question, is it possible to remove the large, 44t ring and install the DRS chainguide with the existing crank/bb set up? It's been awhile since I played wrench (btw, I do have a Heim 3Guide installed right now if that matters.)

Yes, you can definitely do that. You'll have to use the ISCG Adapter (BB mount bracket) so make sure if you buy a used DRS that it comes with that.

 

[surfinguru]

hey sub6 and all thanks for the feedback. I just shot an e-mail over to the guys at e.thirteen and they have the DRS in stock as well as confirming the compatibility with the Bonty crankset.

Only thing is, if I go down this route, I'm stuck with 4-104 bolt patern bashgurad unless I pony up the extra $35 bucks for the supercharger kit should I choose a 5 bolt patteren crankset.....

Race Face North Shore DH crankset? Next LP's? Turbines? Truvative Holzfeller's, 170 or 175mm?? decisions, decisions.....