The Tester Approves thread (see first post)

UT bearings are a sliding fit in the cups, if anything is going to rattle or creak it will be bearing/cup rather than cup/shell

Got it, Cheers!

I thought you could use Hollowtech BBs with GXP?

Could you be thinking about the FSA chainset which are also 24mm?

Exactly that. I was getting the setup on my bikes confused, the Genesis (still for sale!) has FSA cranks and an Ultegra BB.

Which sub 100€ track/SS cranksets, if any, are tester approved? Tempted by the RD2 messengers https://www.bike-mailorder.de/sugino-rd2-messenger-kurbelgarnitur-schwarz?number=029892002531&gclid=Cj0KEQjwpZO_BRDym6K_nMye7cEBEiQAVA7RaJ-TSDu7hQmnJuquBHyEmVOnslUZzrkmu4gjmPnrR-oaAojH8P8HAQ Are they any good?

Alfine

Meh, I know this thread is all about functionality but I really dislike the look of alfine cranks :/

Buying Shimano spds for cyclocross and touring.
Will I get anything out of buying 540 or even XT instead of 520 as I normally do?

If you're happy to spend more, the Lasco chainset is cheap enough, but you'll need to buy a bottom bracket whether the Alfine come with it.

http://www.velosolo.co.uk/shopcrank.html

No, there's no real difference between them. Although if you're willing to spend the money; go Time ;-) XC4 should be within budget.

520 has a plastic lockring, 540 has metal. Otherwise identical!

Cheers! I'll keep these in mind but the project in question is kind of on hold anyway, so I guess I'll just wait for some second hand 75s or some other 144bcd set to show up in the classifieds.

Don't 540s have a different axle?

All my non-race bikes are with 520 pedals and all my shoes with Shimano cleats. I cant justify swapping system right now.

Will consider the slightly lighter 540 for my cx then.

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Don't 540s have a different axle?

Yes, and given the tiny price premium you might as well get 540. Also, they just look more expensive, out of all proportion to the actual price difference. It's a little bit of bling which makes it look like you chose your pedals rather than getting them thrown in with the bike.

Ordered... Thx all

Yes, and given the tiny price premium you might as well get 540.

£15 isn't exactly tiny tho.

£15 isn't exactly tiny tho.

You could pay for a BB to be fitted for that kind of money.

£15 isn't exactly tiny tho.

True, you could get your BB changed for that, but the actual difference is £12 (£19.99 vs. £31.99 from the major UK mail order outlets). This is the #tester_approved thread, and I approve of paying £12 extra for a superior axle/bearing system and nicer looks.

You could pay for a BB to be fitted for that kind of money

Must refresh before posting :(

Are there any Tester Approved™ brake pads for callipers and alloy rims? I tend to just buy any old Shimano compatible ones at the moment.

Swissstop green or blue

Swissstop green shirley?

both swisstop green and the scoble approved koolstop salmon things are better than shimano stock options in my humble opinion...

Tester Approved™ brake pads for callipers and alloy rims

Other people are more qualified to comment, I'm still on the OE pads on all my rim braked bikes because I make so little demand on them. For 99% of my riding, I'm either on a TT course or I'm on an MTB with discs.