3PC crank Vs OPC crank

[oldskooldayz]

who can tell me why a 3pc crank set is better than a opc crank

im only asking as i may put opc on my haro's

i know redline's look the dogs but whats the real plus point

[brettypeeps]

BITD the Redlines were meant to be stronger and look much Better
Alloy cranks 3 piece are lighter apparently.

To me it is Just LOOKS

[Gnarlyscoots]

OPC used to bend easily when doing pipes or dropping in from heights  The Redlines were and still are probably the best as the splines are minimal and bulky unlike the multi-spline GT cranks that didnt fair too good on the pipes. They were best on the dirt as you could have them marginally set off centre for quick gate releases

[oldskooldayz]

3 piece defo do look the dogs  

just not sure if i really want to buy more cranks when i have perfectly good opc's sitting here
and i dont like the sugino ones i have on the haro at the mo

so i could sell the sugino and buy them new redlines or just save the wonga and use the opc instead  

[Gnarlyscoots]

3 piece defo do look the dogs  

just not sure if i really want to buy more cranks when i have perfectly good opc's sitting here
and i dont like the sugino ones i have on the haro at the mo

Are you riding it or showing it?

so i could sell the sugino and buy them new redlines or just save the wonga and use the opc instead  

[Peter J]

OPC on a Freestyle bike  

3PC on a racer  


Just looks right to me  

[oldskooldayz]

OPC used to bend easily when doing pipes or dropping in from heights  The Redlines were and still are probably the best as the splines are minimal and bulky unlike the multi-spline GT cranks that didnt fair too good on the pipes. They were best on the dirt as you could have them marginally set off centre for quick gate releases

interesting stuff but i defo wont be dropping in off any pipes or doing crazy things on them and thats probably why im wondering if i should spend more at the mo

cheers for that  

[oldskooldayz]

OPC on a Freestyle bike  

3PC on a racer  


Just looks right to me  

i like the way your thinking and it also sounds good to me that way

[brettypeeps]

OPC on a Freestyle bike  

3PC on a racer  


Just looks right to me  

Personal preference back in the 80's there was a mix of both and I was one of the luckier ones with 3 piece cranks

You might want to consider Sugino CT's



Or redline 401's as they are cromoly unlike the Ally ones that Peter is on about



For a Haro I would go for a one Piece if you cant afford any of these, but CT's are normally available for about £150 for a nice set

[Gnarlyscoots]

I just like 3pc as they look the nuts all polished, you can take the arms off for easy moving about or storing and I have them and not OPC      

You can pick up some cheap Haro 3pc cranks and rub the H off the arms. They look proper nice when polished. I picked up a set including BB and bearings for £30 and fitted to my mates Torker  

They look the nuts with his Blue Sugino ring  



His pedals are pants though   He loves 'em but no place for cages in freestyle  

[oldskooldayz]

thanks for the pics guys 

its not about price at all and redlines are just stunning 

haro's looks sweet as well and never thought about them

decision decision

i will try different colours of what i have starting now 

[Peter J]

If you go for OPC there's only one pedal I'd go for






DX 

[Gnarlyscoots]

Ur welcome fella   GLW that. Hardcore headf*ck for me when I build a bike   I end up with millions of bits as I can never decide whats best DOH!  



These Haro cranks are early 90's but they look the b*llocks polished  

[oldskooldayz]

If you go for OPC there's only one pedal I'd go for






DX 

ive got some copies of them    

[oldskooldayz]

Ur welcome fella   GLW that. Hardcore headf*ck for me when I build a bike   I end up with millions of bits as I can never decide whats best DOH!  



These Haro cranks are early 90's but they look the b*llocks polished  

i would like a set of them they are very nice indeed 

[Gnarlyscoots]

I will keep my eyes open for you bro k Im guessing they prob around the £40 mark nowadays when they come up 

I love them chrome DMR V12's I managed to pick up for £25 in the box too 

[oldskooldayz]

I will keep my eyes open for you bro k Im guessing they prob around the £40 mark nowadays when they come up 

cheers 

[Gnarlyscoots]

This shot might be better to see them

[oldskooldayz]

yep very very nice and at that sort of price they are a very sweet alternative 

[oldtired]

tubular cromo 3 pc are a lot more rigid to ride on, opc tend to flex a bit , with the crank at the bottom if you stand on a opc you will get a bit of sideways flex, , you get very little or none with a tubular 3pc,which is why they are used to race on same goes for new school alloy cranks also they seem to rotate in a better position with respact to the frame , if you get what i mean? sure someone can explain that better,  but if you ride a opc then swap to a 3pc of the same size you can feel the difference , the 3pc just rides better, , had 401's bitd and now got the new twin pinch ones and they are still the best cranks i've owned ,  got a set of wtp which are real nice but twice the weight of the Redlines,  the flex problem wasn't an issue when i was a nipper but i'm six stone heavier now  and it 's nice to know that the crank aint going to bend or worse break,   of course there is also the asthetic reasons for fitting a opc which on some builds you have to agree with ,  course just mo 

[ron burgundy]

OPC.

If you are going to fit 3 PC to an 80s ride, they better be 80s or youre going to look like a fookin dick

Keep up the good work, knob splurt

[oldtired]

 

[Gnarlyscoots]

I've had a Tioga, Sugino and Takagi break on me on the pipes but never a Redline, YET!!! 

Fitted Redline twin pinch to my DP and will see how that holds down the skatepark when I finish it 

[Peter J]

Red Renthal Layback 

Think a bit of wee just came out 

[Gnarlyscoots]

      

Im gona sell it too or trade for minty GT chrome layback and cash