jimmyodonnell

Thanks for these recommendations. I have a related question, but I'm not looking to highjack the discussion or distract from the OP's question --

I too am looking to upgrade from my stock crankset, because I also have continuing noise and instability that my mechanic advises might be due to the wear of my current bottom bracket (stock).
I'm seriously considering the Phil Wood track crankset with the appropriate bottom bracket (also by Phil Wood) . . .
but this combination will cost approx $800 while the Sugino you recommend is priced much less.

Is the Phil Wood setup worth the extra money?
I'm seeking reliability, the "bling factor" is secondary to me.
My rationale on the Phil Wood gear is that the investment might just last me the lifetime of the bike.
I've recently bought a wheel set with Phil Woods hubs, and it's been a definite upgrade from my previous wheel set which came stock on my bike.

MY USE -- I ride my single-speed as my main road bike . . . my typical rides range from 20-40 miles, and my routes are completely flat. I don't ride track, and I'm never going to race.
if the Sugino gear you recommend has proven reliable for 10 years of your use, it seems to make sense for me to consider it . . . any thoughts on whether the price difference of the Phil Wood setup is worth it for my purposes? Any insight is welcome, thanks in advance.