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Hello my well and good friends!

I am trying to decide what cranks to get for my PK Ripper and since I am new to the 3-piece world, I figured I would ask before spending. I am looking for a set of cranks that are strong. I don't really care about weight or cost here. I am a big guy and I know how to use my weight to my advantage. That means I apply A LOT of torque to the cranks. So I ask, who makes the strongest cranks?

Also, Since I am tall (6'4") what lengths should I look for?

Thanks in advance!

cwstnsko · 2012-07-20 7:38am

Is this a new-school or old-school bike? Racing or freestyle? Does your Ripper have an American or Euro bottom bracket? at your height, I would assume that 180+ on the length would be in order.

thewhitelarrybird · 2012-07-20 7:41am

just get profile cranks, you cant go wrong with them

Distant Echos · 2012-07-20 7:43am

cwstnsko wrote:
Is this a new-school or old-school bike? Racing or freestyle? Does your Ripper have an American or Euro bottom bracket? at your height, I would assume that 180+ on the length would be in order.

Since it is a brand new PK Ripper, I am leaning more New school. Ideally, I want to run a 36t chainwheel. I don't know what size the BB is (sad, I know.)

muphasta · 2012-07-20 7:54am

Profiles. Get the no boss ones and go for a spline drive chain wheel while you are at it. 180MM would be the minimum length you should use. 185s would be good for you as well.

cwstnsko · 2012-07-20 8:01am

The retro PK Rippers they made for the last few years are American BB, but all of the new race frames are Euro. The Profile suggestion above is a good one, and Profile makes cranks longer than 180 if you decide you want to go there. For a race bike, Shimano DXRs are probably the stiffest/strongest crank on the market, I think 180s are the longest they come in and they are limited to Euro BB unless you use an adapter.

apocalypse dude · 2012-07-20 8:02am

profiles.

if you want cheaper get redline device . if you like old school look then get flights.

Last edited by apocalypse dude (2012-07-20 8:05am)

wnnapla · 2012-07-20 8:13am

Hutch OG Aerospeeds...........

Distant Echos · 2012-07-21 3:28am

cwstnsko wrote:
The retro PK Rippers they made for the last few years are American BB, but all of the new race frames are Euro. The Profile suggestion above is a good one, and Profile makes cranks longer than 180 if you decide you want to go there. For a race bike, Shimano DXRs are probably the stiffest/strongest crank on the market, I think 180s are the longest they come in and they are limited to Euro BB unless you use an adapter.

I thought I read somewhere that the XLP complete has a euro BB, and since the XXL Team is based on that frame, that it should have a euro BB as well. No plans of racing for me.

trinity · 2012-07-21 4:50am

Profile 180mm, euro BB.

buddhashenglong · 2012-07-21 5:05am

I snapped my right side Redline Device crank after about 1 year of daily rider curb jumping & hard pedaling. I ordered Profile DJ arms and feel they are stiffer and stronger no problems so far. For what its worth, I'm about 3 hundo with 20" calves.

Distant Echos · 2012-07-22 8:54am

buddhashenglong wrote:
I snapped my right side Redline Device crank after about 1 year of daily rider curb jumping & hard pedaling. I ordered Profile DJ arms and feel they are stiffer and stronger no problems so far. For what its worth, I'm about 3 hundo with 20" calves.

Thanks. I don't know how my calves measure, but I am up there with you in the weight dept.

Distant Echos · 2012-07-22 9:02am

So, I figured that Profiles would be the way to go, but I wanted to be sure. So, what model and what length spindle do I need? Sadly, the documentation that came with my frame only specifies the geometry of the frame, no other essential info is given.

Distant Echos · 2012-07-22 9:04am

Distant Echos wrote:
So, I figured that Profiles would be the way to go, but I wanted to be sure. So, what model and what length spindle do I need? Sadly, the documentation that came with my frame only specifies the geometry of the frame, no other essential info is given.

It seems that I found an answer to a question and raised another question: When does one need a boss(?) bolt?

Distant Echos · 2012-07-22 9:07am

Distant Echos wrote:
Distant Echos wrote:
So, I figured that Profiles would be the way to go, but I wanted to be sure. So, what model and what length spindle do I need? Sadly, the documentation that came with my frame only specifies the geometry of the frame, no other essential info is given.
It seems that I found an answer to a question and raised another question: When does one need a boss(?) bolt?

To give further info, I want to run either a 44T or 36T sprocket with no spider (Ideally, I want to run 36/13 gears).

muphasta · 2012-07-22 9:50am

Distant Echos wrote:
Distant Echos wrote:
Distant Echos wrote:
So, I figured that Profiles would be the way to go, but I wanted to be sure. So, what model and what length spindle do I need? Sadly, the documentation that came with my frame only specifies the geometry of the frame, no other essential info is given.
It seems that I found an answer to a question and raised another question: When does one need a boss(?) bolt?
To give further info, I want to run either a 44T or 36T sprocket with no spider (Ideally, I want to run 36/13 gears).

Go on to Profile's site (Profileracing.com) and look at their spline drive sprockets. They have sizes p to at least 44t. If you go spline drive, you can go "no boss". The boss is for the traditional sprocket/spider.

rk426 · 2012-07-22 12:02pm

gotta run dk socials

cat-walk · 2012-07-22 12:16pm

muphasta wrote:
Profiles. Get the no boss ones and go for a spline drive chain wheel while you are at it. 180MM would be the minimum length you should use. 185s would be good for you as well.

+2 spline drive Profile's

TheKoolKids · 2012-07-22 4:22pm

Profile
Or
Madera!
!

Distant Echos · 2012-07-23 3:54am

trinity wrote:
Profile 180mm, euro BB.

A gal in the know!

Roy Munson · 2012-07-23 11:22am

If your looking for strength and stiffness go with Primo power or hollow bites. Gonna run you about a 160 and you will never need another pair. I run profiles on my bikes. And primos on the loaners. You can file Em down to look like GTs too

muphasta · 2012-07-23 11:30am

I was thinking of suggesting these:
http://www.profileracing.com/estore/pro … oductId=78

but since they are closeouts, it may be difficult to find the BB/spindle for them.

muphasta · 2012-07-23 11:33am

These may be better though:
http://www.profileracing.com/estore/pro … ductId=136

muphasta · 2012-07-24 7:10am

muphasta wrote:
I was thinking of suggesting these:
http://www.profileracing.com/estore/pro … oductId=78

but since they are closeouts, it may be difficult to find the BB/spindle for them.

Profile still has the spindle:
http://www.profileracing.com/estore/pro … oductId=85

and I've seen the BB on eBay.

hemi455 · 2012-07-24 7:36am

What I have used are the Profile Outboard Bearing Bottom Bracket kit, profile Cranks w/ cro-mo spindle and a spline drive sproket. his is the best setup I have found. Make sure if you go this way to get the 6 7/8 spindle because of the outboard BB. Before you pick the length what is your inseam. I am 6'3 but my inseam is only 31", I am comfortable on a 175 - 180, any longer it is not a smooth pedal stroke.

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