3 piece crank vs 1 piece crank... which is better? Why?
05-28-17, 07:49 PM
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Ok, I finally made my mind up on a bike. I am new to this so I want a good entry-level bike. I settled with the Haro F3 however a friend of mine told me that a 3 piece crank is better than a 1 piece crank. He never told me why, so can someone answer this question for me.
I really don't want to spend more than $300 on a bike. The Haro F3 is $230, but if a bike with 3 piece crank is really a whole lot better than a bike with 1 piece crank. Then I'll get the F5 for $370.
Also, are there any other bikes under $300 that I should consider looking at before buying the F3?
-Thanks
I really don't want to spend more than $300 on a bike. The Haro F3 is $230, but if a bike with 3 piece crank is really a whole lot better than a bike with 1 piece crank. Then I'll get the F5 for $370.
Also, are there any other bikes under $300 that I should consider looking at before buying the F3?
-Thanks
05-29-17, 02:46 PM
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05-29-17, 09:22 PM
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is it okay if i ride with 1 piece cranks cause i dont have money rn to buy 3 piece
is it okay if i ride with 1 piece cranks cause i dont have money rn to buy 3 piece
08-26-18, 09:56 AM
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In the 80's I found a nice Tubular One piece crank .. Japan company made , (name not remembered)
Best of kind ..
Bullseye made a 2 piece [tube spindle fixed to drive side crank,] USA ,
International patent for the design aged out..
Now Shimano and many other companies sell that kind..
Best of kind ..
Bullseye made a 2 piece [tube spindle fixed to drive side crank,] USA ,
International patent for the design aged out..
Now Shimano and many other companies sell that kind..
08-30-19, 10:21 AM
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I much prefer good three piece Crank set with sealed bearings as opposed to a one piece with standard bearings...
I can't tell you as a kid, how many 1 P cranks I tweaked and how many BB sets I tore up.
My issue was I was a fatguy with a lot of weight and leg torque... I could tweak a brand new set of cranks on take off... Spent a lot of time swapping them out.
I can't tell you as a kid, how many 1 P cranks I tweaked and how many BB sets I tore up.
My issue was I was a fatguy with a lot of weight and leg torque... I could tweak a brand new set of cranks on take off... Spent a lot of time swapping them out.
