Mzarek Ti cranks and Ti cranks in general

[Steve Freides]

I would think titanium wouldn't be the material of first choice for a
crank set, but what do I know? Have any of you folks used the Mzarek Ti
cranks and would you care to comment on them?

Please copy me Email if you don't mind.

-S-

[VCopelan]

>Steve Freides sj...@idt.net Writes:

>I would think titanium wouldn't be the material of first choice for a
>crank set, but what do I know? Have any of you folks used the Mzarek Ti
>cranks and would you care to comment on them?

I can't comment on the Mrazik Ti crankset other than to wonder why it's so
expensive. Few of us will ever purchase a $600 crankset. However, IMHO hollow
steel or Titanium cranksets make a lot more sense than a solid forged Aluminum
crankset. The major advantage of a forged Aluminum crankset is it's low
manufacturing cost. It's not that light or stiff but it is better than a CNC
Aluminum crankset which flexes even more. BTW there are Ti cranks out there
that have prices similiar to forged Aluminum cranksets.

[Steve Freides]

Which Ti cranks are out there besides Mrazek? I'd love to shop the
marketplace for this and perhaps give a less expensive set a try.

I agree that hollow cranks seem to be a good idea, at least based on my
experience with Sweet Wings, which has been very positive.

-S-

[Gonzalo Vilaseca]

I know the name of another ti crank its called "Le creme", I think its
manufactured in Switzerland, but I´m not sure. Tony Rominger used this crank
in the alps when he raced at the Tour de France so it has to be of a good
quality for sure.

If you get info of other ti cranks please let me know

Gonzalo

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[Steve Freides]

I can't find any information at all on a crank called Le Creme. A web
search turned up all sorts of bizarre things but nothing relevant, even
refined with the word "bike" added. Got any idea where the things are
available?

-S-