WTB or WTT: Omnium track crankset

[yummygooey]

I've got:

Used Sugino 75 track crankset
- 165mm
- silver
- 48t SRAM Omnium chainring with ~150 miles OR unused silver 49t Gebhardt chainring (pick one)
- Protype BB (sealed 68x109mm ISO taper BB made for Sugino 75's) ~150 miles
- condition: http://www.flickr.com/photos/57726560@N07/sets/72157628354480011/

I want:

Omnium track crankset
- 165mm
- black
- chainring included
- GXP BB included

I would also be interested in an outright purchase.

Thanks for looking!

[yummygooey]

Pics uploaded!

Feel free to let me know if you want specific shots of anything.

[yummygooey]

Bump!

[yummygooey]

I guess everyone likes their Omniums too, huh? :p

[Kylide]

Love them.

[nooneline]

The bottom brackets, on the other hand, leave a little something to be desired.

[benitosan1972]

the GXP bb's totally suck, I'll blow mine out every couple of months if I ride the sweet fixie alot. that being said, installation of Omniums couldn't be easier, one external bb wrench + one allen wrench = voila!

Sugino's take a bit more finesse, labor, and tools to install properly, but once it's set, it's a superior drivetrain system. the bb is a bit more tricky, and needs to be serviced/repacked occasionally, but at least you can do that, and keep your drivetrain running smoothly. it will outlast the SRAM system as well.

My verdict: both are equally stiff and perform similarly, just depends on your budget. Sugino's are smoother when installed properly. Sugino bb's can be serviced. Sugino costs more initially. SRAM is easy enough for a 5yr old to install. SRAM bb's can't be serviced. SRAM might cost you more in the long run having to replace/upgrade the bb.

I'd put Sugino on a bike that you're going to be putting more miles on, SRAM for that bike that gets less use.

Oh, to answer your original question, I think this might be an older/more traditional forum that favors serviceable/replaceable equipment like Campy & the NJS stuff vs disposable crap like SRAM, haha! But maybe it's also not track season, so maybe wait until Spring?

[ShaneSah]

The new sram gxp bb, the 2011/2012 Team Version is pretty nice imo

[Kylide]

.

[beeatnik]

the GXP bb's totally suck, I'll blow mine out every couple of months if I ride the sweet fixie alot. that being said, installation of Omniums couldn't be easier, one external bb wrench + one allen wrench = voila!


Every couple of months? Are you a former college linebacker putting out 6000 watt efforts. Damn.

I've had Omniums for over a year on a daily rider with zero issues.

[yummygooey]

Still looking for a set of Omniums... and now interested in an outright purchase.

[FlashUNC]

PM sent

[yummygooey]

Still looking. To clarify, I'll consider up to 167.5mm (still prefer 165mm), but I'm not looking for anything longer. Thanks!

[yummygooey]

I keep getting offers for 170mm cranksets! Where are all the 165mm's? :rolleyes:

[Gummee]

I keep getting offers for 170mm cranksets! Where are all the 165mm's? :rolleyes:
At the track.

Duh!

:D

M

[benitosan1972]

There is a false assumption that 170's are bad for the track (or street for that matter). In fact, I've seen 180's+ run at the track with no pedal-strike. Somewhere & somehow at the height of the track/street/fixie craze in 2007-2008, everyone got it ingrained in their skulls that 165mm is the best length. While it may be for some, it is not for others. If you had really short legs & like to spin like a hamster on a wheel, sure, go for 165mm. But if you have longer legs or really want to lay down some torque on the sprints, get something longer like a 170mm.

*I blame the fixie hipsters for planting the number in everybody's mind, they're also to blame for ridiculous 48x19 gear ratios, super chopped riser bars, pink chains, Aerospokes, and 50mm stubby stems, haha.

[roundabout]

But my chopped bullhorns, dual aerospokes, and painted Italia flag chain lead me to a sub 12s 200m TT every day.

Key to track greatness:
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-3773699254952_2185_29536543

[benitosan1972]

^NO. The key to track greatness is: tight jeans, Ché Gueverra cap, sculpted Moustache or sideburns, Vans slip-ons, and a trustfund :banana:

*back to topic, Yummygooey should be open to different cranklengths based on how he intends to use them.

[yummygooey]

I'm 5'9" with average proportions and I prefer spinning. So yes, I'm looking to buy a crankset of a length that is suited for my riding style. I like 165mm cranks as it is what I have on both my fixed gears now. I had no idea anyone believed it was generally accepted that "165mm is the best length"... it's just what I like.

Btw, no track for me. These will be ridden on the street on a bike geared at 48x19. :rolleyes:

[oldpotatoe]

^NO. The key to track greatness is: tight jeans, Ché Gueverra cap, sculpted Moustache or sideburns, Vans slip-ons, and a trustfund :banana:

*back to topic, Yummygooey should be open to different cranklengths based on how he intends to use them.

Don't forget the too small wrinkled plaid shirt.

[Gummee]

Well heck! If you're riding it on the street, 170s are a much better length than 165s! More oomph to get up the hills. You DO ride hills, don'tcha?!

Yes, I'm just teasing you. Run whatcha like.

When I was racing at the track, I had 165s and was thinking of trying 167.5s. ...and I have this nifty pair of Specialized cranks in 170 with a 'chain guard'

M

[yummygooey]

You DO ride hills, don'tcha?!

Ha... I wish! Central Illinois... :crap:

[Gummee]

Ha... I wish! Central Illinois... :crap:
you poor poor man!

I feel for ya.

Really. I do!

M