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2008-08-09 3:52 PM

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Subject: FSA v. Dura Ace
I am building a bike--a Roubaix Pro (not my tri bike)--and would like to benefit from any informed opinion of cranksets and bottom brackets. I had planned to make the whole bike Dura Ace 7800, but FSA offers a compact crank set for a few grams more but a hundred dollars less. Is there any basic difference in performance?? Thanks.


2008-08-09 5:16 PM
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Subject: RE: FSA v. Dura Ace

DA cranks are known for being bullet proof and stiff.  FSA are known for being good on a budget (othe than the top carbon models which ain't cheap).

I'm a big fan of the DA stuff becuase they are stiff and strong and while may be a bit more in weight than others make up for that in those other aspects.  But they ain't cheap ......

I'd say either go with a set off of EBay or go with the Ultegra which offers the same sort of performance almost for cheaper even if it is a little heavier.

Now, if you are going for weight only, then the DA ones are not the choice to go.  I'm getting a set of Zipp Vuma which are supposed to be crazy stiff and are almost 200 grams lighter than the DA model.

2008-08-09 5:34 PM
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Subject: RE: FSA v. Dura Ace
Thanks for the comments. Weight is not the major factor; mainly I want performance and don't want to put "cheap" parts on a nice frame. I want crisp performance that will last through the years. I'll keep my eyes open for the DA.....
2008-08-10 4:15 AM
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Subject: RE: FSA v. Dura Ace

I have a friend who got an FSA crankset full carbon and it got broken during Ironman in Frankfurt. Fortunately he did not get injured.

After that I discovered (over internet forums) that FSA is made in Taiwan or some other asian countries. Shimano is bullet proof and you can be sure about the strength and durability.

Try to check some FSA discussions, googling a bit. 

2008-08-10 10:02 AM
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Subject: RE: FSA v. Dura Ace

Hate to tell you ..... Shimano is made in an Asian country ........ Undecided

Location of manufacturing has absolutely ZERO to do with the quality of workmanship and attention to detail.  Telekom/High Road/Columbia ride Giant TCR Advanced frames.  Guess where they're made .......... Saunier- Duval Scott ride Scott Addicts ...... also made in the same country.



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2008-08-10 11:35 AM
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Subject: RE: FSA v. Dura Ace

I've actually cracked an FSA crank in a 4 mph crash.  Might have been a fluke, but I went with Shimano to replace it.  Feels noticeably stiffer too (Ultegra w/Hollowtech, not Dura Ace though.)

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/photos/show-album.asp?albumid=8825&photoid=68743

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/photos/show-album.asp?albumid=8825&photoid=68745

 



Edited by ColdRingo6 2008-08-10 11:35 AM

2008-08-10 3:40 PM
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Subject: RE: FSA v. Dura Ace
Would an Ultegra Hollowtech work with a DA bottom bracket? (I know the answer is probably yes, but I would rather look dumb for a moment that live with ignorance for a lifetime!)
2008-08-10 4:06 PM
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Subject: RE: FSA v. Dura Ace
Yes, it would work fine.
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