[robdamanii]

Looking for a decently priced crank for a singlespeed project that I'm undertaking.

What do you recommend as being solid and not too expensive. I was thinking a Stylo would be a good starting point. Yes/no?

 

[macko]

I think the Stylo would be a great choice. In fact, just this morning I ordered myself a 2005 set from Price Point for $159. Even comes with the bb!

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/14316-100_TRUSS5-3-Parts-56-Cranks/Bolts/2005-Truvativ-Stylo-Single-Speed-GXP-Crankset.htm

 

[mud'n'sweat]

If you are looking at the stylo's, I'd suggest just spending the extra $20 on the White Industry ENO's. I have a set and absolutely love them. Available in 175mm and 180mm. The guys at webcyclery.com can get them for you.

Nice clean look, rock solid with no flex, extremely low Q.

 

[robdamanii]

After reading some stuff, I'm wondering if it's not just easier to run an ISIS set of cranks with a 32T ring. Probably would work just as well, no?

 

[MMcG]

Yep if you are just trying SS - try going with cranks you might already have and a non ramped chainring.

 

[robdamanii]

Yep if you are just trying SS - try going with cranks you might already have and a non ramped chainring.

6mm chainring bolts, correct?

 

[MMcG]

I guess.......I dunno. Check webcyclery I think they have an article on getting started on teh cheap.

 

[robdamanii]

I guess.......I dunno. Check webcyclery I think they have an article on getting started on teh cheap.

Cool!

Thanks mang!

 

[-dustin]

i'm just not digging Truvativ's external BB offerings. if you're just experimenting, i'd just get a cheap set of LXs and a non-ramped ring.

 

[robdamanii]

I'm thinking I'll look for a cheap set of cranks to work with. What does everyone run for a chainring? 32t? would it be better to go with a compact crank set up for a 29t ring?

 

[mud'n'sweat]

I'm thinking I'll look for a cheap set of cranks to work with. What does everyone run for a chainring? 32t? would it be better to go with a compact crank set up for a 29t ring?

The key thing is your end gearing ratio. However, the smaller the rings you use to achieve that ratio, the more strees you put on your chainrings and chains. If anything, go with 32T or higher in the front and I don't suggest going with anything harder to push beyond a 2:1 ratio such as a 32:16. Personally, the climbs around here are brutal, and I go the next step down to a 32:18. I know lots of people run 32:20 set ups though. If you want to increase strength, increase the size of the rear and front rings keeping the ratio you want.

 

[robdamanii]

Cool.

I think a 32:18 would be a good start.

 

[MMcG]

Rob, check your PMs

 

[mud'n'sweat]

Cool.

I think a 32:18 would be a good start.

Sweet, post some pic's when it's done