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Title: 3 piece crank for a rider
Post by: highrisedrifter on June 12, 2007, 06:58 PM

Hi there

I've only had one piece cranks on my builds as they are comparatively easy to fit.
I'm looking for a three piece crank for my T/A rider though, so I don't want anything too expensive.

Does anyone have any suggestions please?

Thanks

HRD

Title: Re: 3 piece crank for a rider
Post by: TwoBobRob on June 12, 2007, 07:15 PM

Whats your budget?  I would always say find some Profiles. There's usually some s/h knocking about.  If you're wanting cheap cheap cheap then I have a set of barely used Haro 3pc cranks which you could have for £20 or so, but they really aren't owt special....

Title: Re: 3 piece crank for a rider
Post by: OrgasmDonor on June 12, 2007, 07:21 PM

redline twin pinch, great cranks for a rider and cheaper new than second hand

Title: Re: 3 piece crank for a rider
Post by: Dark Diggler on June 12, 2007, 09:21 PM

Quote from: OrgasmDonor on June 12, 2007, 07:21 PM

redline twin pinch, great cranks for a rider and cheaper new than second hand

I landed a second hand set from US for £50 including a profile ring and all hardware (and no duty :LolLolLolLol:)  they are a doddle to fit, nice to ride, cant fault em.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: 3 piece crank for a rider
Post by: darkersomeday on June 12, 2007, 09:38 PM

profiles are excellent and havent changed a huge amount over the years so chrome ones would give an old school feel, check there "madera' cranks, you could chrome/powder them no probs,

new redline flights would work too, theyre not made in the usa anymore but that doesnt stop them being decent cranks.

have a look at AC racing aswell, theyre a bit cheaper and not as strong but should be fine on a race bike,

Title: Re: 3 piece crank for a rider
Post by: highrisedrifter on June 13, 2007, 07:46 AM

Just the info I have been looking for. Top stuff  :daumenhoch:

Many thanks all

HRD

Title: Re: 3 piece crank for a rider
Post by: choad666 on June 13, 2007, 08:54 AM

Redline prolines are good too. But brobably better to spend a little more and get flights.

The Profile/GT cranks are good too, and about 1/2 the price of Profiles.

Title: Re: 3 piece crank for a rider
Post by: OrgasmDonor on June 13, 2007, 12:12 PM

Quote from: 94 performer on June 12, 2007, 09:21 PM

Quote from: OrgasmDonor on June 12, 2007, 07:21 PM

redline twin pinch, great cranks for a rider and cheaper new than second hand

I landed a second hand set from US for £50 including a profile ring and all hardware (and no duty :LolLolLolLol:)  they are a doddle to fit, nice to ride, cant fault em.  :daumenhoch:

so.................i lied :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: 3 piece crank for a rider
Post by: highrisedrifter on June 13, 2007, 12:14 PM

I'll have a butcher's on the 'net when I get home from work and see if I can find somewhere that sells them.

Thanks for the help. Appreciated.

HRD

Title: Re: 3 piece crank for a rider
Post by: theRuler on June 13, 2007, 12:52 PM

http://www.americancycle.com/cart.cgi?product=components_cranks_crank_hardware&cart_id=1123532_29670

here's a good place to buy cranks

i run redline prolines
imo they are better than the twin pinch flites. cheaper too

think i paid 65 quid inc shipping from the states. they arrive quick too!!

Title: Re: 3 piece crank for a rider
Post by: theRuler on June 13, 2007, 12:53 PM

get them in chrome, but here they are

(http://www.americancycle.com/images/cranks_redlineprolineblack.jpg)

sticker recess is normal so you can run old school stickers
they come with a sealed bb too and all the kit

the prolines have one fat bolt that you can do up tight, instead of the flites and their 2 spindly weak bolts.