Crankset recs

[coreyaugustus]

Suppose you had a Campagnolo 12 speed group, but didn't want to use the Campy cranks. What cranks would you use to (a) be compatible, which I don't think is a big issue, and (b) complement the aesthetic of the 12 speed bits?

I've considered Appleman and PraxisWorks as viable options. Any others?

[XXtwindad]

Originally Posted by coreyaugustus

Suppose you had a Campagnolo 12 speed group, but didn't want to use the Campy cranks. What cranks would you use to (a) be compatible, which I don't think is a big issue, and (b) complement the aesthetic of the 12 speed bits?

I've considered Appleman and PraxisWorks as viable options. Any others?

I think the Praxis Zayante carbon cranks are some of the classiest looking cranks around.

[cgolvin]

I too like the Praxis Zayante carbon cranks, though I have only used them with a Campy 11 speed build -- shifting was excellent and I like the look. However, Praxis doesn't make a ITA BB so if your bike has that it's a major PITA to make them work (or at least it was, I haven't looked in a while).

In the non-exorbitant category I'd consider Rotor and White Industries, though the last time I looked WI said the VBC aren't compatible with Campy 12. In the "price is no deterrent" category, EEWings, Sturdy, and THM Clavicula. Note that I don't have any experience with any of these.

[AngryScientist]

Shrug. I dont get it.

You want a 12sp compatible crank that compliments the 12sp campagnolo group.

What is it about the Campagnolo cranks you don't like?

[coreyaugustus]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

Shrug. I dont get it.
What is it about the Campagnolo cranks you don't like?

I think you get it pretty well. Can’t make carbon shiny without painting. I’ve got a lot of buffing wheels and polishing compound, but I don’t want to paint.

The Al bits on my Chorus group are shining up nicely, but the cranks won’t.
Admittedly it’s not the best group to do this with, but I’m finding that 12sp Chorus is honestly just as cheap to find as older Campy bits still in good shape.

[AngryScientist]

Got it!

How about the Easton EA (aluminum) crank? Those are pretty nice, once you get a decent aluminum preload collar.