Thursday, October 22, 2009

Easton EC90 cranks.








I'm currently still riding this bike. It's been 3 years now, if not more...This is my first bike and it's still treating me well haha. I currently installed new cranks to try them out. They're the Easton EC90 cranks. They are so god damn stiff, I didn't know I would actually feel the difference.

Before these cranks, I was riding Campagnolo Record and they were pretty damn good. I was able to tell the difference between the Record and the Ultegra I used before Campy.

The bottom bracket bearing was so much faster and smoother, I felt like I wasn't doing anything at all when I started pedaling.

The Easton EC90 cranks, however, felt a little more responsive. They are stiff as shit! I wish I couldn't feel the difference, but I could and it's weird as fuck. They are definitely lighter than Record and the bottom bracket's got ceramic bearings so they spin just as good, if not, better than Campagnolo's bb. I'm pretty happy with it and I can't wait to get back on the bike!

I tested the cranks as soon as I put them on(3 weeks ago). I'm not sure if it's just me, but I feel faster for some reason. I tried sprinting in them, giving it all I can up that hill and there's just no drag at all. All that power went straight to the wheel and there goes my bike, leaving me behind. These cranks put the Record to shame. Some of you know how much I weigh. I'm not very big, but for some reason...I can feel the difference. The Record cranks are definitely not as stiff as this. Not to mention, they are also "aero."

If you want something stiff and light...These are the cranks for you. IMO.




-chcuk.

1 comment:

  1. all that and Joe's Giant TCR is still lighter than my bike. no joke. :*(

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