Author Topic: Subcompact crankset  (Read 1327 times)

don-wea

Subcompact crankset
« on: August 11, 2021, 05:33:36 PM »
I have been looking for a 48-32 crankset for a touring/gravel bike but so far haven't found anything affordable or in stock. I have a set of 3x 104/64bcd MTB cranks that I could use, but the only compatible chainrings I've found are made by Spécialités TA in France and are kind of expensive for what they are. There's a huge variety of cheap chainrings on Ali but these are either narrow-wide only or 2/3x rings that fit the bolt spacing but are too small.
Any help would be appreciated! 46-30 would also work for me.

Here are the Spécialités compact chainrings for those interested:
https://specialites-ta.com/triple/50-198-triple-plateau-specialites-ta-chinook-9v-exterieur-104mm-noir-mat-specialites-ta-pl401043.html 104bcd big ring
https://specialites-ta.com/triple/49-186-triple-plateau-specialites-ta-chinook-9v-intermediaire-104mm-noir-mat-specialites-ta-pl40104209.html 104bcd middle/small ring
https://specialites-ta.com/triple/48-179-triple-plateau-specialites-ta-chinook-9v-interieur-64mm-noir-mat-specialites-ta-pl40064109.html 64bcd small ring



svanimpe

Re: Subcompact crankset
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2021, 07:02:43 AM »
Other than Shimano GRX, I'd go for Praxis or FSA. Both make subcompact cranksets, although they aren't exactly cheap.

dpitel

Re: Subcompact crankset
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2021, 04:32:51 PM »
FSA makes sub-compact cranks and they're very reasonably priced- you can get a set for under $200. They have 48-32 as well as 46-30.

lukwy

Re: Subcompact crankset
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2021, 04:21:34 PM »
For Shimano cranks (asym 4x110 BCD) there are 46/30 and 48/32 rings on eBay.
The brand's name is Bikingreen. I use 46/30 set.
FS: Carbonda FM936, XT/SLX 1x12, 2.4
Gravel: TanTan GR045, GRX820/105 2x12, 700x35c