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Shimano 105 Triple on hybrid??
I have a Trek 7300fx that needs a new crankset. Since I ride 99.9% on the
road, I was wondering if I could use something like the Shimano 105 fc-5505 in place of the Shimano MTB 48/38/28 cranks that came stock on the bike. TIA |
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Shimano 105 Triple on hybrid??
"Kramer" wrote in message ... I have a Trek 7300fx that needs a new crankset. Since I ride 99.9% on the road, I was wondering if I could use something like the Shimano 105 fc-5505 in place of the Shimano MTB 48/38/28 cranks that came stock on the bike. TIA Must be either a really difficult or really stupid question |
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Shimano 105 Triple on hybrid??
Kramer wrote:
I have a Trek 7300fx that needs a new crankset. Since I ride 99.9% on the road, I was wondering if I could use something like the Shimano 105 fc-5505 in place of the Shimano MTB 48/38/28 cranks that came stock on the bike. TIA The short answer is maybe. I'd check with Shimano, there are models but then there are sub-models and that's where it gets pretty tricky. |
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Shimano 105 Triple on hybrid??
"Kramer" wrote in message ... I have a Trek 7300fx that needs a new crankset. Since I ride 99.9% on the road, I was wondering if I could use something like the Shimano 105 fc-5505 in place of the Shimano MTB 48/38/28 cranks that came stock on the bike. TIA Two problems with this. A road crankset on a upright hybrid (even an FX) may be too hard to push due to the un aero posisiton. The other problem would be with your front deraileur not working with the bigger chainring. If you want something cooler and lighter, may I suggest a cross crankset such as the TruVativ Elita. Combine that with a new bottom bracket (if your still rocking the OEM) and you could save yourself some serious weight as well. -Kurd |
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Shimano 105 Triple on hybrid??
"Kurd" wrote in message news "Kramer" wrote in message ... I have a Trek 7300fx that needs a new crankset. Since I ride 99.9% on the road, I was wondering if I could use something like the Shimano 105 fc-5505 in place of the Shimano MTB 48/38/28 cranks that came stock on the bike. TIA Two problems with this. A road crankset on a upright hybrid (even an FX) may be too hard to push due to the un aero posisiton. The other problem would be with your front deraileur not working with the bigger chainring. If you want something cooler and lighter, may I suggest a cross crankset such as the TruVativ Elita. Combine that with a new bottom bracket (if your still rocking the OEM) and you could save yourself some serious weight as well. -Kurd Thanks for the input... I will look into this |
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Shimano 105 Triple on hybrid??
Kramer wrote: I have a Trek 7300fx that needs a new crankset. Since I ride 99.9% on the road, I was wondering if I could use something like the Shimano 105 fc-5505 in place of the Shimano MTB 48/38/28 cranks that came stock on the bike. TIA I would perhaps look at changing chainrings instead of the entire crank. Bigger rings with the FD probably won't be an issue when adjusted by a good wrench. TA makes some nice rings probably in the 110/74 BCD of that crank. |
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Shimano 105 Triple on hybrid??
Kurd wrote: "Kramer" wrote in message ... I have a Trek 7300fx that needs a new crankset. Since I ride 99.9% on the road, I was wondering if I could use something like the Shimano 105 fc-5505 in place of the Shimano MTB 48/38/28 cranks that came stock on the bike. TIA Two problems with this. A road crankset on a upright hybrid (even an FX) may be too hard to push due to the un aero posisiton. ???This makes no sense. Unaero postion how determines that the gent can use a 52, say 17 ratio when on the level? Have ya seen any modern bicycles lately? Most are pretty 'unaero' and some even have a 53/11 gearing. The other problem would be with your front deraileur not working with the bigger chainring. The fd for a 48 would probably be fine with a 52, just needs a good wrench to adjust it. Cannot use a road FD as the left shifter isn't compatible. If you want something cooler and lighter, may I suggest a cross crankset such as the TruVativ Elita. Combine that with a new bottom bracket (if your still rocking the OEM) and you could save yourself some serious weight as well. -Kurd |
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Shimano 105 Triple on hybrid??
"Kurd" wrote in message news "Kramer" wrote in message ... I have a Trek 7300fx that needs a new crankset. Since I ride 99.9% on the road, I was wondering if I could use something like the Shimano 105 fc-5505 in place of the Shimano MTB 48/38/28 cranks that came stock on the bike. TIA Two problems with this. A road crankset on a upright hybrid (even an FX) may be too hard to push due to the un aero posisiton. Not necessarily so. I have an flat bar road bike with a 52, and it's not a problem. It's pretty quick regardless. The other problem would be with your front deraileur not working with the bigger chainring. If you want something cooler and lighter, may I suggest a cross crankset such as the TruVativ Elita. Combine that with a new bottom bracket (if your still rocking the OEM) and you could save yourself some serious weight as well. -Kurd Could he possibly look at a compact double with a 50T? |
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