Rustybucket
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Thanks for your help. I'm really only changing it as I had the large chaining replaced last year to a horrible cheap looking one. I'm really only doing it for the aesthetics and everything matches. I know it won't make too much difference performance wise!No you won't. Both crank spindles are 24mm in dia. There is a cautionary note though, if you are swapping out triple chainring cranks, make sure the tooth count on all the chainrings are the same. The Shimano FD is very fussy that way and won't tolerate a mix-and-match approach to sprocket sizing.
However, the upgrade is a waste of money and you will only fool yourself that the one is better than the other. Put the money in your pension fund.
Performance, no gain as said. But if aesthetics matter then go for it.Thanks for your help. I'm really only changing it as I had the large chaining replaced last year to a horrible cheap looking one. I'm really only doing it for the aesthetics and everything matches. I know it won't make too much difference performance wise!
Thanks again
Nothing wrong with acquiring purely for beauty. I married that way so can't criticize someone buying a mere crank for looks. It is infinitely cheaper than my choice.Thanks for your help. I'm really only changing it as I had the large chaining replaced last year to a horrible cheap looking one. I'm really only doing it for the aesthetics and everything matches. I know it won't make too much difference performance wise!
Thanks again
The black looks awful if you get heel rub and wear away the finish.Thanks just need to decide which colour to get, silver or black? I'm thinking black would look best
Or looks like you have actually ridden your bike a great deal rather than just polishing itThe black looks awful if you get heel rub and wear away the finish.
I suspect your Boardman has a GXP bottom bracket which I think uses an axle that steps down from 24mm at the drive side bearing surface to 22mm at the non-drive side. I could be wrong of course but best check before making a purchase.Thanks just need to decide which colour to get, silver or black? I'm thinking black would look best
Nah! FSA doesn't use GXP, it is proprietary to SRAM and hopefully it never escapes quarantine and infest the world with its stupid patent-dodging design.I suspect your Boardman has a GXP bottom bracket which I think uses an axle that steps down from 24mm at the drive side bearing surface to 22mm at the non-drive side. I could be wrong of course but best check before making a purchase.
You don't need a new crank. Go for a long ride this weekend and have a beer afterwards. You'll forget about the crank. It isn't about the bike.I'm getting confused now! I'm going to buy one this weekend at cycle surgery and just get them to fix it. If I need a new BB then they can fix it too.