Sweet Wings Cranks --Help with installation + protection!!
09-04-14, 01:58 AM
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Sweet Wings Cranks --Help with installation + protection!!
Hi All,
I just got a pair of Sweet wings for a vintage build I am planning!
The cranks are in good shape but, as seen in the attached pic, are starting to show some wear. I have a couple of questions for those knowledgeable about these steel cranks.
1. Should I re-plate them (I would prefer nickel over chrome) to protect against rust? Maybe clear or powder coat?
2. If so is there anything I should keep in mind when sending them to a plating center?
3. Anything I should keep in mind when installing the cranks? I've heard about using loctite on the bolts but I'd like some confirmation on that. Other tips?
Thanks!
I just got a pair of Sweet wings for a vintage build I am planning!
The cranks are in good shape but, as seen in the attached pic, are starting to show some wear. I have a couple of questions for those knowledgeable about these steel cranks.
1. Should I re-plate them (I would prefer nickel over chrome) to protect against rust? Maybe clear or powder coat?
2. If so is there anything I should keep in mind when sending them to a plating center?
3. Anything I should keep in mind when installing the cranks? I've heard about using loctite on the bolts but I'd like some confirmation on that. Other tips?
Thanks!
09-04-14, 06:00 AM
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Sorry, can't help you. I've never seen those cranks before but ... they .... are .... interesting to say the least.
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"Sweet Wings", where have I heard about those... oh yeah: https://www.pardo.net/bike/pic/fail-001/FAIL-006.html 
I dunno if I'd replate them -- wax might do the job.
I dunno if I'd replate them -- wax might do the job.
09-04-14, 03:51 PM
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"Sweet Wings", where have I heard about those... oh yeah: https://www.pardo.net/bike/pic/fail-001/FAIL-006.html I dunno if I'd replate them -- wax might do the job.
I dunno if I'd replate them -- wax might do the job.
I hope you actually read the whole thing, if you did you probably noticed the source of reviews: mtbr.com
My cranks are the road version, and will be on a commuter, so no crazy mashing involved like in mtbiking. Still to date, one of the lightest (520gr including BB), yet funkiest cranks out there
Just curious, why do you have reservations about plating?
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09-07-14, 03:57 PM
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I don't have a problem with plating, but some people do, because it adds a couple grams weight to the part.
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09-07-14, 04:38 PM
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You might be able to get some answers from the original Sweet Cranks people. They were introducing brakes and cranks a couple years back as EE Cycles. I don't know if their website is current: eecycle Works
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09-08-14, 05:09 PM
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I've read that a lot of people just wipe steel cranks with WD40 or apply carnauba wax! I might just go that route for now. Thanks
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