oponion on these cranksets please.

[jags]

http://www.stronglight.com/stronglight/page.php?nom=produit&keyProd=ImpactKid
OR
http://www.stronglight.com/stronglight/page.php?nom=produit&keyProd=impacttriple,what do you lads think of these cranksets.

[rualexander]

Second link goes to a page with nothing on it.
First link is to Stronglight Impact short crank chainsets, crank lengths 130mm to 155mm.
The Impact is a good chainset, I've used them for a number of years in lengths 175mm and 165mm.

[Danneaux]

Jags,

Andre already has you covered on this one...see: http://www.thorncycles.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=6535.msg39689#msg39689

Martin Gorman had an issue with sizing the bottom bracket with this crankset for his Sherpa a few years ago, here: http://www.thorncycles.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=2283.msg10914#msg10914

Vinalopo had some questions about the Impact and which BB length to use, here: http://www.thorncycles.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=3317.msg14911#msg14911

The Impact is based on the Sugino cospea or RD2, as I recall.

For what it is worth, jags, I have long admired Sugino's and Stronglight's forged cranksets. Nearly all my single bikes are equipped with one or the other, my favorite being the Sugino AeroTour from the 1980s. Fantastic 110/74CD crank, that.

Best,

Dan.

[jags]

Thanks lads i was kinda thinking of changing the cranks on the raleigh i have shimano triple on there  dont like them the rings are to big for me .so might get the triple with 1.72 arms and a much better range og gears.
oh i had these eyed up for the new audax but thats history now .

thanks for the links lads i'll have a look now.

[rualexander]

Spa Cycles do an excellent low cost version of this chainset for £35 http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s109p2000
Also, cranks only for the bargain price of £20 http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s109p2003

[jags]

just spotted this beauti http://www.xxcycle.com/crankset-stronglight-z-light-activ-link-compact,,en.php#specifications.

[jags]

thanks rual if i'm not mistaken spa good and all as there are expensive for postage.
i could be wrong usually am.

[Andybg]

Hi Jags

I have the stronglight impact triple on my Nomad and it has been absolutely perfect. No issue at all and am happy with the look and finish of them too.

Andy

[jags]

cheers andy what do you think of the last link i posted fromm xxcycles.
 

[Andybg]

The link seems to go to a compact double chainset rather than a triple? it depends what gearing you are wanting to achieve. I rarely use the inner chainring but when I do I am really glad it is there.

Having said that it looks a nice crankset and I am sure the quality will be good

Andy

[jags]

it just caught my eye Andy i did have a compack on my look carbon now sold it was great i had a TA36 inside ring but if i was going to the mountains the 34 was put back on in a hurry.
 if i get it i will be going triple me thinks.

[Andre Jute]

Spa Cycles do an excellent low cost version of this chainset for £35 http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s109p2000
Also, cranks only for the bargain price of £20 http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s109p2003

Spa wrote to me a couple of years ago that they were sorting out their postage charges to Ireland. Might be worth asking them what they charge now, because basically they sell the same Sugino crank that Stronglight brands for a third of the price. On the other hand, you can buy Stronglight from XX cycles in France who reasonable postage and are a reliable dealer. http://www.xxcycle.com/road-crankset-and-stronglight,en.php

Note that two types of Sugino cranks are called "Impact". One is the very beautiful Cospea that I have, and the other one I think is called Alpine !! when branded by Sugino. It is the latter that Spa sells.
 
 
Sugino name Cospea


Sugino name Alpine II (I think)

I'm just wondering if the cranks that SJS gives you anyway on a Thorn aren't either the same or a pretty good substitute for the Alpine II.

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I have aluminium Stronglight chainrings off these cranks, brand new, never used, five arm, 110 PCD, 48T and 38T.

These cranks come with either ali or steel chainrings. The steel cranksets are much cheaper. If my rings suit your gearing... If you can find a crank that otherwise suits but has steel rings, and my chainrings are any good to you, you can have them free of charge.

Andre Jute

[NZPeterG]

Hi All,
I love Sugino cranks for years. I'm looking to get a set of OX801D Compact Plus+ for my next Road/L:ight Tour bike. Look at the Chainring Combinations you can run 

http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/english/ox801d_main_english.htm

Here is a Look See!



Pete
 

[jags]

Andre your a true gentleman
i'm gonna hold off for a few weeks but i think i will buy the triple but what would be the the right size bottom bracket for the raleigh 753...

pete stunning cranksets thanks for posting just shows whats out there if you shop around and ask expert advice thanks lads.

[Andre Jute]

Hi All,
I love Sugino cranks for years. I'm looking to get a set of OX801D Compact Plus+ for my next Road/L:ight Tour bike. Look at the Chainring Combinations you can run 

http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/english/ox801d_main_english.htm

Here is a Look See!

Beautiful. Thanks for the link, Pete. But where's the British Racing Green for us really FAST cyclists?

Andre Jute