What 46x36t cranks are out there?

[d_douglas]

I am wondering what 46x36 CX cranksets are out there? It would be for a BSA BB. I am thinking of buying an Ultegra mechanical hydraulic group and while I like the new crank style, I don't think they look very durable.

Do companies like Raceface make cinch system rings that have this chainring configuration? I know White Industries does, but that will be muy $$$ :(

I am not a fan of FSA, but am open to other ideas.

[jbay]

It would be hard to go wrong with the Shimano CX70 (http://www.shimano.com/content/sac-bike/en/home/mtb1/drivetrain/crankset/fc-cx70.html).

-- John

[GregL]

I recommend sticking with your original choice of the Ultegra 6800 crank (http://bike.shimano.com/content/sac-bike/en/home/components11/road/ultegra1/fc-6800.html). It's plenty durable and reasonably priced.

- Greg

[donevwil]

SRAM Red/Force/Rival/Apex.

I have both Red and Rival running Campy 10, work well.

[sandyrs]

...while I like the new crank style, I don't think they look very durable.

What aspect of the cranks, specifically, do you think is a problem? I raced most of this cx season on 6800 46/36 cranks, smashed them into rocks on trail rides, etc. and had no problems.

[jtbadge]

i recommend sticking with your original choice of the ultegra 6800 crank (http://bike.shimano.com/content/sac-bike/en/home/components11/road/ultegra1/fc-6800.html). It's plenty durable and reasonably priced.

- greg

+1

[dustyrider]

Hollowtech crank arms have been abused for quite a long time off road. I can't imagine a cross race putting up much of fight...

[d_douglas]

It's an aesthetic question. I have silver Campy on there now and they look nice even when worn. I don't race, so it is really just regular trail riding.

yes, the Ultegra stuff seems good quality. I am just wrapping my head around straying from Campy ;)

[Ralph]

The Campy Cross stuff looks nice.

[Bwana]

I have an Apex crankset that I just took off, has a 34t small ring and a 46t Salsa big ring. It's for a GXP BB though.

[CMiller]

Maybe Sugino? Some of them are pricey though

[livingminimal]

The 6800 cranks don't look durable?
wha?

That's the one thing they are, above all else. Get em. I have some 46/36 rings for sale.

[ts0673]

Yep - my 6800 46/36 cranks have been bulletproof - for the price, you can't beat them.

[cmbicycles]

SRAM Red/Force/Rival/Apex.

I have both Red and Rival running Campy 10, work well.
Shhh don't tell old potatoe ;)

[donevwil]

Shhh don't tell old potatoe ;)

He may not respect me, but at least he agrees to build wheels for me :D. When Campy declined to offer compact cranks in 180mm (or 177.5 for that matter), I had no option but to look elsewhere :mad:.

[oldpotatoe]

I am wondering what 46x36 CX cranksets are out there? It would be for a BSA BB. I am thinking of buying an Ultegra mechanical hydraulic group and while I like the new crank style, I don't think they look very durable.

Do companies like Raceface make cinch system rings that have this chainring configuration? I know White Industries does, but that will be muy $$$ :(

I am not a fan of FSA, but am open to other ideas.

Get any set of 110mm BCD cranks, go buy some chainrings in the ratio you want, go ride. AS for durability of the 6800 crank? I don't think you have to worry about that. Many, many cross racers using the DA equivalent in cross w/o issue. What's not durable about 5800/6800/9000 cranks you feel?

Lots of aftermarket 6800 compatible CRs out there too..TA for example.

[oldpotatoe]

It's an aesthetic question. I have silver Campy on there now and they look nice even when worn. I don't race, so it is really just regular trail riding.

yes, the Ultegra stuff seems good quality. I am just wrapping my head around straying from Campy ;)

https://www.merlincycles.com/campagnolo-cx-alloy-chainset-97381.html?utm_campaign=googlebase-US&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shopping&utm_term=Road+Bike+Chainsets&ucpo=36990&gclid=CPT91IO639ACFQqPfgod5zUPbw

[PaMtbRider]

https://www.merlincycles.com/campagnolo-cx-alloy-chainset-97381.html?utm_campaign=googlebase-US&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shopping&utm_term=Road+Bike+Chainsets&ucpo=36990&gclid=CPT91IO639ACFQqPfgod5zUPbw

This. I have the alloy cx11 on my Kirk and they work great. Don't let the power torque design stop you.

[keevon]

I like the SRAM S900 in 46-36 CX configuration. Force-level without as much branding.

[oldpotatoe]

He may not respect me, but at least he agrees to build wheels for me :D. When Campy declined to offer compact cranks in 180mm (or 177.5 for that matter), I had no option but to look elsewhere :mad:.

too late and I don't hate anybody but my thief of a former biz partner..I don't even 'hate' donnie. I don't disrespect you either..in spite of your nancy-ness.:D

[559Rando]

I'm guessing you want modern, with outboard bearings. If not, look at the IRD Defiant (default gearing is 46/36) (http://store.interlocracing.com/irddewicorod.html), the Herse (mucho $) (https://www.compasscycle.com/shop/components/cranks/rene-herse-double-crank/), Da Vinci (by White Industries) (http://www.davincitandems.com/components/) and all the 50.4BCD cranks (TA, Stronglite, Sugino, Velo Orange, SunXCD, et. al.)