Compact Cranks

[Johan Bornman]

Exactly' date=' .... and the minimal difference in weight does not factor in the real world. [/quote']

 

Hmmmmm... let's see if you get away with that. When I say it I get flamed by a zillion zealots who insists they can feel the difference that one or two (even hundred) grams make. They tell me that lighter stuff is more "responsive" and accellerate quicker.

[Windbreaker]

But flaming me won't have the same bragging value that taking a TV personality on affords.

 

"Hey, babe you know that Yellow saddle dude on TV.?"

"No hun, which one" 

" Man.. you know the dude on Supercyclng sometimes."

"..... mmmm ...... Sweetie Pie ..... maybe ...."

"Ag anyway ... I sorted him out today. Everyone can tell that he isn't a real cyclist - he just doesn't get it. Everyone knows that ceramic wheel bearings make a huge difference and tubbies are faster than clinchers. No real cyclists will carry a spare tube during a race anyway. It just isn't cool and besides they weigh 30g. Also he doesn't shave his legs ... what does he know?"

"Really hun?? A real TV personality... does he know Andrew McClean?? You are soooo clever my cutie pie. I'm really proud of you."

 

[javadude]

And don't forget that the crank is a rotating part and has been proven by marketing departments worldwide that rotating mass is worth 4x the static mass on a bike. Don't argue with me on this, its true i tell you!