Author Topic: Bars and crank choice? (Read 3407 times)

pickle · « **on:** June 02, 2008, 08:27 AM »

okey dokey, i've got some fundidge that's come my way and i fancy a new set of cranks and some bars that are wider than the (what feels like) 10 inch ones i have already!

so i'm liking the look of these (as i fancy the Raw style)

http://www.customriders.com/prodshow.asp?prodid=6599&cat=9&parent=1001&sid=3#

maybe these in Chrome?

http://www.customriders.com/prodshow.asp?prodid=2534&cat=7&parent=1001&sid=3

interested in what you guys think? oh and by the way the reason i've used CR for the links is because i can go there tonight from work

SaMAlex · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2008, 08:38 AM »

Cant ever go wrong with Slams. Nice one.
Have you thought about the S&M Race bars? Same shape as slams but thinner tubing, so lighter.

Of course, dont forget UKs finest, BSD. 3 bar sizes to choose from.
http://www.bsdforever.com/products-bars.htm

evamedia · « **Reply #2 on:** June 02, 2008, 09:30 AM »

I've got those cranks, had them a couple of months, seem fine so far.

Absoulute bugger to get on the first time, but after they've been on and off a few times, they're fine.

Sean 2000 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 02, 2008, 09:34 AM »

Profile, Profile, Profile, or failing that................er Profile!

We the people Royals also heard good things about, and cheaper than the "P"s.
Both available in chrome, in fact i think you can get the WTP's in raw which would look superb on your bike Rob.

As for bars, dont know about that, its a minefield! Tall, short, thin, wide?

Sean.

kev-s · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2008, 11:59 AM »

good choice of bars but as for cranks profile all the way

pickle · « **Reply #5 on:** June 02, 2008, 12:01 PM »

but profiles are about £150 aint they? not really planning on spending that sort of cash for cranks to be honest

kev-s · « **Reply #6 on:** June 02, 2008, 01:14 PM »

profile dj cranks and profile race cranks can be had from £120 depending on what bb u need, the ones in ur link are £90 without a bb

check out winstanleys

http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/8707/Profile_RaceFreestyle_RHD_Cranks_wCromo_Axle

HEYWOOD BMX · « **Reply #7 on:** June 02, 2008, 01:18 PM »

Slam Bars all the way-many lighter variations out too! As for cranks,I had a new set of Profiles recently,they were so badly machined that I sent them back.Don`t know if I was just unlucky but the quality was really poor compared to prwevious sets I have owned.....

zed4130 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 02, 2008, 01:18 PM »

Quote from: kev s on June 02, 2008, 01:14 PM

profile dj cranks and profile race cranks can be had from £120 depending on what bb u need, the ones in ur link are £90 without a bb

check out winstanleys

http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/8707/Profile_RaceFreestyle_RHD_Cranks_wCromo_Axle

winstanleys robs fav shop

primo cranks are good so ive heard

pickle · « **Reply #9 on:** June 02, 2008, 01:21 PM »

thanks for all your feedback guys, although i did say that the reason i used CR links was because i can go there from work instead of ordering online and not being in when the stupid postie knocks at 11:30 or something

as for w@nkstanleys?? i'd rather stick forks in my testicles than order anything off them!!

i just liked the look of the Royals and in Raw they would look the nuts on my proclaimer! i've heard good things about em too!

kev-s · « **Reply #10 on:** June 02, 2008, 01:26 PM »

lol @ the winstanleys comment personally i have never had a prob with them

cant cr get you a set of profiles for that price?

pickle · « **Reply #11 on:** June 02, 2008, 01:27 PM »

i don't know, they might be able to.........but are they THAT much better than the royals? and i like the Raw finish rather than chrome.........although the Royals come in that too

kev-s · « **Reply #12 on:** June 02, 2008, 01:31 PM »

ive no idea if they are any better its just ive been running profiles for 16 years now id ive never had any trouble with them on my bmx's or my mtb's

pickle · « **Reply #13 on:** June 02, 2008, 01:33 PM »

hmmmmmm that's good feedback for sure! although it's funny how CR don't sell any on there web site??

kev-s · « **Reply #14 on:** June 02, 2008, 01:35 PM »

i thought that was strange too maybe ask em why and let me know, profiles are the crank that most companies copy, at the end of the day buy what u think you will be happy with thats the main thing

SaMAlex · « **Reply #15 on:** June 02, 2008, 01:48 PM »

Quote from: pickle on June 02, 2008, 01:27 PM

and i like the Raw finish rather than chrome

profile have a sister company called madera. Madera cranks are the same as profiles but not chromed. And they cost less!

http://maderabmx.profileracing.com/products_home.html

â€¢ left and right hand drive compatible

â€¢ available with mid, spanish, american, or euro bottom bracket.

â€¢ 2 pounds, 8.5 ounces with mid BB

â€¢ available in 175mm and 180mm

â€¢ made in the usa by profile racing

pickle · « **Reply #16 on:** June 02, 2008, 04:33 PM »

well i've been to the shop and i am now the very proud owner of a lovely set of chrome slams! and the Raw WTP Royal cranks, as when i looked at them in the flesh, it was

at first sight!

kev-s · « **Reply #17 on:** June 02, 2008, 06:22 PM »

congratulations aslong as ur happy

any pics?

Sean 2000 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 02, 2008, 07:54 PM »

Nice one mate. I told ya them royals would look

Get em on there!

The "R"

pickle · « **Reply #19 on:** June 02, 2008, 08:29 PM »

piccies tomorrow when i've got to work and fitted them

darkersomeday · « **Reply #20 on:** June 02, 2008, 09:00 PM »

good strong axle on the wtp's

slams too,in chrome, blllllllling,

good choice

rodslovechild · « **Reply #21 on:** June 02, 2008, 09:01 PM »

the raw finish looks spot on, much nicer than paint!

jedi · « **Reply #22 on:** June 02, 2008, 09:06 PM »

i prefered hollowbites to profiles so get them.
slams felt ok on my mates bike but my lbs had surosa 28" bars in so got them

macky · « **Reply #23 on:** June 02, 2008, 09:22 PM »

How do you feel about Macneil conjoined crank's...??

They are light as fook... if weight is an issue!!

http://www.customriders.com/prodshow.asp?prodid=10319&cat=9&parent=1001&sid=3

I know a few rider's using these now... no problem's!! look decent too!!

gonna get these myself!!