This Double Cross came with a really squeaky GXP. The seller told me that I should regrease it regularly. I notice that the notches getting worn and rounded so I figure it’s been taken out maybe too many times.
So I’m looking for a new one. I also wanted to try shorter 165 cranks, so I’ll be getting them together.
So what should I go for? Shimano Hollowtech? Maybe an FSA sealed unit? Are those $200 SKS worth the money? I’ve done about 15,000 klm on the Fuji which has had a sealed FSA since new, never had the slightest problem with it.
It will be double, I just fitted a new pair of Shimano 5750 50/34. I don’t really need the 50 but I was in a hurry at the time and CRC were offering a good deal. I could go lower than the 50 because I never use 50/11. But I don’t do heavily loaded touring and with a 32 cog at the back, 34 is fine at the front. Not sure about Q factor, I am starting to get serious knee soreness again, might be related. I’ll measure the Fuji and the Soma and see if there’s a difference.
No, the new stuff is the rings. The cranks are old SRAM Rival 172.5. So if I go square taper then I’ll need new cranks anyway, so I figure I may as well go for 165, cos I’m a short arse and it’s a 51 size bike.