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Post by cmdrgabee on Oct 6, 2007 0:58:02 GMT 8
Hi, everyone ! Perhaps some of you can help me out. Is there a shop here in the Philippines that sells BMX bike parts? I recently acquired a bmx racer, but the crank arms are too long for me. I'm pretty short at 5'0", so I'll probably need a 170mm 3-piece crankset to replace it (my bike currently has 175mm crank arms). I'm almost tempted to buy online, but shipping is EXPENSIVE (60$! Nyeh!), and I'd rather save the cash . Much thanks to anyone who can help out !
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Post by Daimler on Oct 6, 2007 10:07:12 GMT 8
i have seen a filipino X gamer that was featured in jessica soho before... he's an asian x-games champ if i ain't mistaken. he also has a store of his own in novaliches, i think. he sells lots of bmx stuffs.
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Post by konablack on Oct 6, 2007 10:07:11 GMT 8
I'm not familiar with bmx parts but you could try the ones at pasay. I saw giant bikes there (the GIANT brand) and maybe they have the parts you've benn looking for.
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Post by cmdrgabee on Oct 6, 2007 10:33:19 GMT 8
Thanks for the info, guys ! I called a dozen or so bike shops today and found a shop selling BMX cranksets, but their shortest one is 170mm . I'd rather buy something that's really fit for me. I even called a BMX-specific shop and they didn't have cranks either. *Sigh* Daimler, that x gamer dude's shop may be my best bet, but I have no idea what his shop is called, or his shop's contact no. I guess I'll just have to look around...
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Post by kulot_salot on Oct 6, 2007 10:34:12 GMT 8
i know it's still available wherever.... it's not that BMX was phased-out or something... we (80's BMX dudes) just got older & shifted to larger bikes, still with knobbies.... hehehehe -------- ei radical wadesingson dude! a bmx dude here wants to get gnarly! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by ewik on Oct 6, 2007 11:15:55 GMT 8
what's your BMX? Moto? if you're looking for a light crank set try to order at paulina's. they have shimano DXR crankset there.
170mm for you is good because you will need lots of cranking in bmx races ;D
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Post by cmdrgabee on Oct 6, 2007 11:49:03 GMT 8
To be specific, my BMX is a Haro SR20 www.harobikes.com/bmx/bikes/group1_sr20.phpIts stock crank arms are 175mm, and I find it pretty long. It's very difficult to peddle standing up since I tend to lean to one side too much (My foot goes down too deep) . That's why I'm aiming for a 165mm crankset. I believe that's just about right for my height (or lack thereof x.x). Thanks, ewik . I'll call Paulina's shop and see if they have there.
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Post by ewik on Oct 6, 2007 11:57:08 GMT 8
no problem brad.
just test ride any crankset length first & pick your choice. lengths will vary from the type of race tracks you ride most ;D
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Post by cmdrgabee on Oct 6, 2007 12:13:10 GMT 8
Thanks for the tips, ewik! I'm relatively new to the sport (Spent more time longboarding), so it's good to hear from someone's who's been doing it for years. Anywayz, I just called up Paulina's, and they only have 175mm and 180mm cranksets ! (BMX shops here don't like shorter riders! lol, jk!). The shortest crank arms I know here in the Philippines is 170mm. If I can't really find 165mm, I might have to settle for the 170mm. Will the 5mm make a huge difference?
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Post by kulot_salot on Oct 6, 2007 13:04:30 GMT 8
additional... i raced bmx in the 80s on a GT mach1, i used an odyssey excalibur 170mm 1-pc crank then... no problem naman... when i switched to flatland freestyle, i used the excalibur again on my torker 2 frame for the discipline... no problem again... ewik's right, test it first... and that shimano dxr looks tough! like the saint crank! if you wanna know, we have only a slight difference in height...
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Post by cmdrgabee on Oct 6, 2007 13:12:56 GMT 8
Thanks, kulot_salot ! I guess I can settle with 170mm then ! The shop I asked that had it was Cycle Art in Quiapo. They were selling their 3pc cranksets at 4,500php there. Perhaps I can still ask for a discount ! Still, my doors are open to 165mm cranksets, so if any of you guys know where I can get 'em here in the Phil, please do post !
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Post by cmdrgabee on Oct 6, 2007 20:29:26 GMT 8
Update: Hey, everyone ! I've decided to go with the 170mm crankset. It's not too short, not too long, and would also do pretty well when I'm pedaling uphill. Not sure how much cranksets cost here in the Phil, but the ones at Cycle Art'll cost me about 4,500php! Is that okay? I'll call 'em up tomorrow and ask for the brands .
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Post by ewik on Oct 6, 2007 22:11:41 GMT 8
saw these cranksets on LBS: Wombolt crank-Wombolt. One bolt. Get it? Yes, we're obviously aware that one-bolt configurations and two-piece cranks have been done before. However, what HASN'T been done before is the Wombolt's unique wedge cluster. This cluster is the heart of the system, and it addresses all of the issues found on ordinary cranks. Say goodbye to the "ankle-biting", pinch bolt cranks and difficult installations, loosening, and "wobble" issues found on archaic spline designs. 41 Thermal, Lighter and stronger and cheaper than simlar weighted systems. Lifetime guarantee on arms AND spindle. (around P6,000 w/o BB. additional P1,800 for the BB) 41 Thermal crank-4140 chromoly heat-treated hollow spindle. 41 thermal heat-treated arms. RHD/LHD ready. One piece, machined spindle lug/sprocket bolt lug. Japanese sealed bottom bracket (American/Press fit or Euro). Crank arm remover. Profile compatible. Black. Lifetime guarantee. (around P4,500) Made by Odyssey. Built for Freestyle riding, heavy for racing use. tough though
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Post by cmdrgabee on Oct 6, 2007 22:26:32 GMT 8
Ewik! Where'd you find those? Which bike shop? The Odyssey Thermal crank looks pretty sweet! I'm not sure if they have that in 170mm though! Btw, has anyone been to Cycle Art? I'm thinking of purchasing my 170mm cranks there. Dunno WHEN I'll actually be able to drop by the shop. I don't have the time or the patience to travel all the way to Quiapo (Too lazy ba? Heheh). I live in T. Morato area, so yeah, Quiapo is quite a ways away.
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Post by ewik on Oct 20, 2007 11:16:05 GMT 8
cmdgrabee, how's your find?
i saw those thermal cranks on paulina's months ago. they're heavy i think.
sorry for the late reply.
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