There's that.
Really, they are just not that great to look at - which is all that counts when you are considering cranks that are stiffer and lighter than DA.
Good option for cross though because like you say they are cheap, light, stiff and easy to work with.
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There's that.
Really, they are just not that great to look at - which is all that counts when you are considering cranks that are stiffer and lighter than DA.
Good option for cross though because like you say they are cheap, light, stiff and easy to work with.