Cranksets and BLB
03-20-20, 03:47 PM
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Cranksets and BLB
Hi guys, I am new on the forum so I hope I follow your social rules and so opening this topic.
I have challenged myself to buy a new component to my Cinelli Tipo Pista every month, starting in April and I want to start with the drivetrain (crankset, BB and cog).
I have checked this forums and most of the recommendations are Sugino 75 DD and SRAM Omnium (this last one with a change of the BB included). Omnium cost around 250€ and Sugino 75 DD 500€, but there are not much information of other cranksets in that range of price. I have read a bit also about Miche Prímato.
I do not mind the budget, but I kinda care of aesthetics. I would buy the Sugino 75 DD but I am not sure about the aesthetics. I love the design of BLB notoroious crankset, but the only info I have found was in this forum saying that it is Taiwanese crap which has no quality control.
Could you please me recommend me your favorite cranksets that you know for sure that work good? Anyone can give more insights about BLB products?
Thank guys. If this information is available in other posts that I have not found, do not doubt to share the links with me.
Hugs!
I have challenged myself to buy a new component to my Cinelli Tipo Pista every month, starting in April and I want to start with the drivetrain (crankset, BB and cog).
I have checked this forums and most of the recommendations are Sugino 75 DD and SRAM Omnium (this last one with a change of the BB included). Omnium cost around 250€ and Sugino 75 DD 500€, but there are not much information of other cranksets in that range of price. I have read a bit also about Miche Prímato.
I do not mind the budget, but I kinda care of aesthetics. I would buy the Sugino 75 DD but I am not sure about the aesthetics. I love the design of BLB notoroious crankset, but the only info I have found was in this forum saying that it is Taiwanese crap which has no quality control.
Could you please me recommend me your favorite cranksets that you know for sure that work good? Anyone can give more insights about BLB products?
Thank guys. If this information is available in other posts that I have not found, do not doubt to share the links with me.
Hugs!
03-20-20, 04:21 PM
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As someone who owns the Sugino 75DD crankset I will say it is a sexy crank. It also seems plenty stiff and much better for me than the standard 75s. I personally do not like Omnomnomns I am sure with a quality BB it is a fine crankset but the logo is just off putting to me. The only other track cranks I really lust for are Phil Wood Track Cranks and Sugino Super 75s but I do prefer external BBs opposed to square taper.
Here are the cranks, not a great photo but you can see how they look:
https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/speci...ot-stock-41417
You are doing the build right get quality components and take your time. When you rush you can sometimes buy cheaper stuff than you might really want.
Here are the cranks, not a great photo but you can see how they look:
https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/speci...ot-stock-41417
You are doing the build right get quality components and take your time. When you rush you can sometimes buy cheaper stuff than you might really want.
03-20-20, 05:09 PM
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Hey mate, thanks so much for your answer.
Now that I see them on, Sugino 75 DD looks very nice. I might consider them, I am willing to afford 500€. I don't like Omnium logo either. It happens the same to me with the Zen logo of the chainring, I think. Those Phil Wood cranks looks beautiful mate, thanks for sharing. And I have read that their BB is awesome too, I might consider them.
Thanks for sharing, mate.
BTW, can you share on PM your IG, I would like to get on touch with other vegan riders.
Now that I see them on, Sugino 75 DD looks very nice. I might consider them, I am willing to afford 500€. I don't like Omnium logo either. It happens the same to me with the Zen logo of the chainring, I think. Those Phil Wood cranks looks beautiful mate, thanks for sharing. And I have read that their BB is awesome too, I might consider them.
Thanks for sharing, mate.
BTW, can you share on PM your IG, I would like to get on touch with other vegan riders.
03-21-20, 12:58 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
So you are aware, The Tipo Pista does not have chainstay clearance for Omniums.
03-21-20, 06:02 PM
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03-21-20, 08:20 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Omniums have clearance issues on a lot of frames because the back of the spider arms are very thick and hit the chainstay. The solution is to choose another crankset.
