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  1. #1
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    Any idea where I can get 155mm crank?

    Hi everyone!
    I've just started to ride a road bike. A guy in a bike shop told me that I need to change my crank to 155mm. He suggested me to get T.A. crank, but I can't find it online. Could anyone recommend me a good brand other than T.A.?

    Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kumineko View Post
    Hi everyone!
    I've just started to ride a road bike. A guy in a bike shop told me that I need to change my crank to 155mm. He suggested me to get T.A. crank, but I can't find it online. Could anyone recommend me a good brand other than T.A.?

    Thanks!
    Stonich does some nice work
    http://mnhpva.org/Meetings/July_03/Crank.html

    http://www.origin-8.com/?page_id=48&...+ARMS+%26+SETS

    My BF got a short version of the origin-8 from Amazon. He's happy with them.

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  3. #3
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    i'd check w/ peter white cycles: http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/carmina.asp

    good luck.
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    Last edited by Sylvia; 05-31-2011 at 10:07 PM.

  5. #5
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    If you are looking for not just the cranks but a triple, Peregrine Bicycle Works has a set up. In addition, Power on Cycling sells short cranks.

    Love mine. Been riding with 155s for 4 years!
    Lisa

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kumineko View Post
    Hi everyone!
    I've just started to ride a road bike. A guy in a bike shop told me that I need to change my crank to 155mm. He suggested me to get T.A. crank, but I can't find it online. Could anyone recommend me a good brand other than T.A.?

    Thanks!
    I also wanted to add, though, that 155 are pretty short, you may want a second opinion and/or a bike fit. I have 160s on all but one bike and 155 on my velo - I can sure tell how short they are.
    Also, Itself and I ride recumbents, they are much more popular on bents where you can't stand up and spinning is your power.
    Also, also - you need more info than crank arm length, double? triple? what kind of BB?
    My photoblog
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    Bacchetta Giro (recumbent commuter)
    Bacchetta Corsa (recumbent "fast" bike)
    Greespeed X3 (recumbent "just for fun" trike)
    Strada Velomobile
    I will never buy another bike!

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    Thanks TsPoet, itself, Sylvia and roguedog!

    I think I am going to order Specialities TA Vega Double Crankset, which I found on Bilenky site http://www.bilenky.com/store/scripts...p?idproduct=69.

    I am pretty sure that I need 155mm (and I want to have a double), because I measured myself with the bike fitting machine at a shop...

    Thank you all again & happy riding

 

 

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