Without disregarding the financial impact, that $320 difference is 10% of a $3200 bike (AHH + Riv build kit). Custom paint, Honjos, WI hubs is putting it closer to $4K. If the light weight, low-Q & unique looks are what you're after, not really a deal breaker. For me, the proprietary chainrings would be a bigger concern over time. Sort of thing to stock up on IMHO. The old adage of if you find something you really like, buy a life-time supply as they'll quit making it at some point.
On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 7:05 AM, SISDDWG <dgen...@gmail.com> wrote: > Sugino XD Triple = $119. Rene Herse $440. Difference = $321. That is a > huge difference. Remember, it wasn't that long ago that everyone was > touting the XD as a really good crank. IMO it still is, not saying the > Herse isn't better. But think about it -- $321 more. That can buy a > lot of chains, tires, lube, whatever and keep you rolling for quite > some time. Just my opinion. > > On May 27, 12:36 am, Brian Hanson <stone...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I've been commuting for the past few weeks with one of the new Rene Herse > > cranks on my AHH. http://www.compasscycle.com/cranks_bb.html I haven't > > seen any reviews on this yet, so I figured I would share a few > > thoughts/opinions with the group. I'm not really a crankoholic, and have > > mainly ridden wider Q mountain cranks. I mainly wanted to upgrade the > bike > > a bit, and thought a well built crankset would be a nice add. Something > > that would last as long as the frame, perhaps. > > > > I've never had any experience with a narrow tread road bike, and was a > bit > > worried that having a narrow Q would be a problem. So far that has not > > worked out to be the case. I find it comfortable, and natural. The > length > > of these are 171mm, which is close to what I'm finding to be ideal for > me. > > I tend to lately favor the 170mm cranks I have on another bike over the > > 175mm I've been using for the past 20 years. > > > > The finish and feel of these cranks is indeed very nice, and every bit as > > good as it has been billed. The chainrings are nice and thick, but > > elegant. To me, these cranks feel more solid than the others I've used > > lately including Sugino XD, Suntour XC Pro, and modern Shimano Deore and > XT > > cranks, as well as a Race Face outboard bearing set I have on my mtb. > > They are very nice to look at, as well, with a highly polished finish, > and > > simple, clean and classy lines that go really well with the Rivendell > > frame. > > > > It was recommended by Jan that I use a 110mm bottom bracket, so I ordered > > one, but decided to try the cranks with a 107mm that I had on already. > > They went on easily, and the arms have at least 3-5mm clearance with the > > chainstays. The chainline is adequate, as well. I got 44/28 rings to go > > with an 11-32 cassette. This gives me plenty of range for the hilly > riding > > I do in the area. Bottom line - I highly recommend these. Love em! > > > > Pics: > > > > http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzzumnw > > > > Brian > > Seattle, WA > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA ** “I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
