Tuesday, September 28, 2010

So...what do ya think?



The guys from Tange paid us a visit this weekend after Interbike. Lucky for us, they didn't come empty-handed. Their bounty included this tubular chromoly crank. It's really stiff AND it's weight is acceptable. Now comes its real test though...what do you guys think of it?
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23 comments:

  1. Mile High MarkSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    It looks pretty nifty. Double only? Q-factor?

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  2. tristanSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    Viva la Sweet Wings

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  3. StanSeptember 28, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    Hey Mark, yeah we think its pretty snazzy looking..

    These are gonna be the variations:
    Double 110, Triple 110, and Track 144

    Thanks for checking in!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    those are awful pretty

    colors? (black please)

    and lengths? (full range like profile please! 150mm-175mm)

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  5. tonySeptember 28, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    I like keeping it constructive, but I can't think of anything positive to say about it except for the chain rings. They're pretty nice, and I like the two tone look...

    But I'm really not that sure of the crank arms. I think the logo is a bit much. I also think the proportion of the spider in comparison to the arm is a bit out of whack.

    But, I think the welds look nice and uniform. Sorry Tange...

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    I like 'em! Triple 110 x 172.5.

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  7. Fai MaoSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    Acceptable weight is what?

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  8. Fai MaoSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    Acceptable weight i what?

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  9. UnknownSeptember 28, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    Very interesting. Very interested. I'd love to get more spec's on it. It would be especially nice if it came in 2.5 mm increments. Interesting shape on the spider. What size bb is recommended and what is the tread/q? Price?

    I wouldn't mind if the logo was lower key - not a dealbreaker, especially if it's removeable. But a smaller, classier logo would be preferred.

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  10. UnknownSeptember 28, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    One more question - is that a removeable spider, or is it all one piece?

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  11. The Flying DutchmanSeptember 28, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    i agree with cyclofiend about the logo: if it were less garish and/or easily removable, i would be all over these. hooray for 50/34 rings, although i wouldn't mind a bigger outer ring.

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  12. KCJeffSeptember 29, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    nice, I'd give it a try.

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  13. Cranky MuleSeptember 29, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    When and where can I get one?
    Would maybe like one for my new Double Cross...

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  14. StanSeptember 29, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    hey cyclofiend-the spider isn't removable, it's welded on

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    I think it'd be nice if the spider was removeable (like xtr 952). then all need to do for diff bcd is swap the spider which is benefit for manufacturing, too.

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  16. reverend dickSeptember 29, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    Want. Lose the logo.

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  17. Blacktop CycleryOctober 1, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    I like it. Looks fast and durable. Curious to know who this is aimed at?

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  18. AnonymousOctober 2, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    I very much like these cranks. Would be great for Old-School BMX restoration and new builds. Please make them in Chrome.

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  19. AnonymousOctober 4, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    looks like the old steely dans. i want one. wait make it 2.

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  20. MeJaOctober 6, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    I like the crank arms but I think Stainless rings would look awesome.

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  21. UnknownOctober 11, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    Thanks for the update about the spider - for the record I think nonremoveable is a plus. Keep us up to date on availability!

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  22. ChristopherOctober 26, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    I like! but the price will be the limiting factor for me.
    Any sense for the potential cost?

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2014 at 10:35 AM


    I Would love to purchase this crank, what happened to this product?

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