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Replacement for FSA Gossamer cranks

  • 09-07-2011 7:41pm
    #1
    thesunwashot
    Closed Accounts Posts: 91 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Bit of a dilemma with what cranks to get. I had a tumble which damaged my cranks and chainrings. The driveside crank is bent so I think it will need to be replaced rather than fixed (please correct me if you've any experience of bending cranks back into shape).

    The damaged cranks are FSA Gossamer Mega-Exo Triple.

    So my questions are (1) should I move to a double; (2) should I stick with Mega-Exo; (3) should I stick with FSA or move to Shimano/SRAM?

    If I go with a double is this going to work with my shifters (105 10 speed STI)?

    If I go with an Ultegra triple do I need to change the BB or is HollowTechII the same as Mega-Exo?


    Sorry for so many questions.

    J


Comments

  • #2
    Ryaner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,714 ✭✭✭Ryaner


    Switching from Triple to Double will require a change of shifter. I think the derailleur will be ok.

    Switching to Shimano/SRAM will require you switch the BB however this is an expendable item so shouldn't be an issue. It'll work fine with the current shifters too.


  • #3
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    I had a shimano 105 9 speed set up on my hacker. It had a triple chainset.
    I switched to a FSA compact. I didn't have to change the shifters. The shifter works perfectly with the double. However I had to change the front mech, and I also changed the rear mech to a short cage one.


  • #4
    thesunwashot
    Closed Accounts Posts: 91 ✭✭thesunwashot


    Cheers for the replies. Switching the BB seems like the way to go.


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