Author Topic: New 3 piece crank - Your suggestions appreciated (Read 6672 times)

deckfourtyfour · « **on:** July 25, 2005, 01:32 PM »

Hi

Payday this week, so gonna replace the worn out one piece crank and bottom bracket on my ride.

I have a '99 Redline cruiser frame.

New to this game, so looking for your suggestions/advice on size (I know it's not a Euro BB) and quality. Oh and the cranks have to be chrome - the theme for the project. They do not need to be old school, it's just the quality I'm looking for.

Cheers chaps

ORB · « **Reply #1 on:** July 25, 2005, 01:42 PM »

AM Cycle, Ebay, Redline flight 3 piece, get em for about $100 in chrome and the postage is cheap too.

Simple.

Case closed.

oberonspacefruit · « **Reply #2 on:** July 25, 2005, 01:44 PM »

wot e sed ^

deckfourtyfour · « **Reply #3 on:** July 25, 2005, 01:58 PM »

Much appreciated.

Sanmarcopizza · « **Reply #4 on:** July 25, 2005, 02:10 PM »

I think the Flights are actually about $135+ P&P. They do a cheaper model the Proline, which are good, but slightly heavier than the Flights. Should you be interested, I have a spare new set in chrome, 180mm arms with sealed US BB. Unfortunately I got hit by Customs when I imported them, so would have to ask for more than it would cost you to buy from the States, but you may not want the hassle of buying them from overseas. If you are interested then let me know.

Zippy · « **Reply #5 on:** July 25, 2005, 07:13 PM »

I'd go with the others and say Redline Flights Got mine from the same seller as below. Arrived quickly and I didn't get stung for the Tax, however that may have been more to do with luck.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7170297979&category=48843

motomagII · « **Reply #6 on:** July 25, 2005, 07:48 PM »

i actually prefeer the look of the redline prolines that sandro has got for sale he will do you good deal and no hassle of getting from the states .other than that fork out 200 quid or so and get profiles .i think they are overpriced myself though .

Rombloke · « **Reply #7 on:** July 25, 2005, 09:04 PM »

''200 quid or so and get profiles''

try 129 quid for profiles....lifetime garantee on em too

Dave

rom_kid_04 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 25, 2005, 09:10 PM »

£130 odessey 41 thermals life time guarantee on the arms ot we the people cranks £80 and made ny profile

black rat · « **Reply #9 on:** July 25, 2005, 11:59 PM »

Zippy · « **Reply #10 on:** July 26, 2005, 12:02 AM »

Same as mine Black Rat, where did you get yours from. Thinking of getting a second set for the Kappa.

black rat · « **Reply #11 on:** July 26, 2005, 12:14 AM »

Quote from: Zippy on July 26, 2005, 12:02 AM

Same as mine Black Rat, where did you get yours from. Thinking of getting a second set for the Kappa.

Can't remember which seller... I'll have to check....

The prices vary, from what I have seen.

Its worth tracking a set down though.

By the time shipping and import taxes have been applied its not that cheap,
- exchange rates have been better, as well...

Both REDLINE and PROFILES are the business... I would choose REDLINE though.

B

Zippy · « **Reply #12 on:** July 26, 2005, 12:15 AM »

I agree, I've got both and like the look and the style of the Redlines any day.

black rat · « **Reply #13 on:** July 26, 2005, 12:15 AM »

US supplier.

black rat · « **Reply #14 on:** July 26, 2005, 12:17 AM »

Quote from: Zippy on July 26, 2005, 12:15 AM

I agree, I've got both and like the look and the style of the Redlines any day.

Yep - I prefer the REDLINES.

I'll be getting some more soon, if they are still available...

I wonder if they will run out at some point ?

Zippy · « **Reply #15 on:** July 26, 2005, 12:26 AM »

I only paid $149 for mine with the chainwheel.

They do seem to fluctuate in price quite a bit though.

black rat · « **Reply #16 on:** July 26, 2005, 12:34 AM »

You did better than me then

lazychubs · « **Reply #17 on:** July 26, 2005, 08:39 AM »

i got the redline prolines ones single pinch bolt deliverd for just under £55 from the states
but the dollar was almost double the pound

deckfourtyfour · « **Reply #18 on:** July 26, 2005, 05:24 PM »

Gonna get the Prolines from Sanmarcopizza. They look sweet.

Might follow up the leads on the stateside sellers though for my next project. Not sure what that'll be yet. Wouldn't mind starting with a f&f like that mint Skyway TA posted today.

Thanks for all your suggestions.