Hi everyone,
I am planning a semi-vintage style build most likely based on a Crust Malocchio frame. The bike will run 9 or 10 speed with downtube shifters. I have a few months to choose the right crankset, so I am trying to find something that matches the look and still works well for everyday riding.
Requirements:
- Silver finish
- Minimum 50/34 compatibility
- 110 BCD preferred
- Not too modern in appearance
- Should ideally be available in the EU
Here are the cranksets I have found so far:
BETD Middleburn RO2 Road X-Type
Notes: Double Road Spider
Price: 330 EUR
Pros: 24 mm Hollowtech, spider options
Cons: Price
Link: https://www.gutenbiken.com/products/middleburn-ro2-road-x-type-crank
Dixna La
Notes: Imported from Japan (VAT and shipping extra)
Price: about 250 EUR
Pros: 24 mm Hollowtech
Cons: Aesthetics not fully convincing
Link: https://alexscycle.com/products/dixna-la-crank-arm-set-130mm-to-170mm
Specialites T.A. Carmina
Notes: 110 BCD, ISO taper hard to source, STA bottom bracket adds about 180 EUR
Price: 180 EUR
Pros: Classic look, JIS taper
Cons: Square taper, ISO taper
Link: https://www.starbike.com/de/specialites-ta-carmina-compact-kurbelarme-110mm-2-fach-poliert-vierkant-iso
Stronglight Impact
Notes: Comes with chainrings
Price: 90 EUR
Pros: Very inexpensive for a full set
Cons: Square taper, appearance somewhat cheap
Link: https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/de/stronglight-impact-kurbelgarnitur/137172518/
Sugino Mighty Tour
Notes: Comes with chainrings
Price: 370 EUR
Pros: Likely JIS taper, aesthetics
Cons: Pricy, square taper
Link: https://studiobrissant.com/sugino-mighty-tour-kurbel-set-2-fach-pe110s-silber
Velo Orange Grand Cru Drillium 110 Fluted Double Crankset
Notes: Comes with chainrings
Price: 230 EUR
Pros: JIS taper, aesthetics
Cons: square taper, drilled chain rings hard to get – but that's a problem for the future me
Link: https://www.goldsprintshop.com/Velo-Orange-Grand-Cru-Drillium-110-Fluted-Double-Crankset-34-x-48t
Do you have experience with any of these cranksets? Are there other silver options that suit this semi-vintage build?
by Irgendein_Benutzer
2 Comments
I’d go Middleburn, I ran then back in the octa link (I think that was the BB) days. I was really close to getting some for my current bike but eventually went for some xt as much cheaper.
I have a set of those stronglights. The chain falls off. Looking over the options It looks to me like the only one that fits the vintage thing you are going for is the Vélo Orange. Sorry about the square taper. It is period correct.