Bianchi Pista Gang Green Crankset
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Bianchi Pista Gang Green Crankset
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I was looking into upgrading my current crankset and bottom bracket. I was wondering what other people would recommend? I love this bike, but sometimes I feel like I'm putting in way more power then I should for little output. The factory crankset is 130 bcd and 3/32" with a 48 tooth cog. Can I throw a 144 bcd on this frame? If you were to recommend a 130 crankset and cog between 46 - 48 teeth what would you go with? Any particular bottom bracket?
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I was looking into upgrading my current crankset and bottom bracket. I was wondering what other people would recommend? I love this bike, but sometimes I feel like I'm putting in way more power then I should for little output. The factory crankset is 130 bcd and 3/32" with a 48 tooth cog. Can I throw a 144 bcd on this frame? If you were to recommend a 130 crankset and cog between 46 - 48 teeth what would you go with? Any particular bottom bracket?
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If you get a new crankset, get the BB that the crankset manufacturer specifies. If you're keeping the same crankset, get a BB with the same shell width and spindle length as your current BB.
I used Sugino RD cranks and a Shimano UN72 square-taper bottom bracket on my Pista, but they're nothing fancy.
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I like Andels when it comes to not trying to spend a lot of money on a crankset but want something solid. I'm not sure what you mean by not getting enough out of what you're putting in. But have you tried different gear ratio's by switching cogs before changing out your whole drive train?
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Are you saying that you think you are losing power because you are flexing the 130 crank and want a 144 to take care of that? Because if so, you should just ask your team mechanic because you should be racing pro.
I have found it is easier to find 1/8" chainrings at 144, and my go-to square-taper crank is the All-City 612, which can be had for about $100 these days. Square taper are nice because the bottom brackets are super cheap, super easy to find and install, and having a couple on hand lets you dial in your chainline.
I have found it is easier to find 1/8" chainrings at 144, and my go-to square-taper crank is the All-City 612, which can be had for about $100 these days. Square taper are nice because the bottom brackets are super cheap, super easy to find and install, and having a couple on hand lets you dial in your chainline.
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I gotta admit I like Gang Green. I don't really do drugs or drink often but I love the song Alcohol immensely. It is that raw snotty punk sound you just gotta love. Plus Joe Gittleman the bass fiddleman played in the band before The Bosstones.
Me personally I like external bearing cranks these days. They are easy to work on and plenty stiff and such. If you got the cash Sugino 75 Direct Drive is a good option or if not I believe Andel makes something that will do the trick.
Me personally I like external bearing cranks these days. They are easy to work on and plenty stiff and such. If you got the cash Sugino 75 Direct Drive is a good option or if not I believe Andel makes something that will do the trick.