Crankset
Parts
Shimano Ultegra 6600 SL Crankset
45g lighter than FC-6600.
FSA SL-K Crankset Road
FSA Mega Exo cranksets can have bolts that go through the spindle, or bolts that pinch the crank arms onto the spindle.
With the pinch bolt design, the spindle length can vary. A preload adjustment cap is used to take up slack, then the pinch bolts tightened in the exact location.
With the non pinch bolt design (NBD), an FSA Mega Exo bottom bracket needs to be used. This has a sleeve between the bearings, allowing the spindle bolts to crank down to spec without overloading the bearings.
Shimano Dura Ace R9100 Crankset
Adapted for race specific disc brake system.
Kooka MTB Crankset
Retro MTB crankset w/ anodized colors.
Bookmarks
SUBCOMPACT 2X ROAD CRANKSETS: A BRIEF ANALYSIS. IS 46/30 GEARING RIGHT FOR YOU?
Subcompact crankset explanation.
Voluntary Recall: 11-Speed Bonded HOLLOWTECH II Road Cranksets Inspection and Replacement Campaign
2023 Shimano crankset recall notice.
Weight Weenies - Cranksets
Crankset weights.
VeloBase Tool Charts
Bike part standards.
Component Weights - Damon Rinard
Vintage parts weights.
LFGSS Sugino 75 vs Campagnolo Pista #24
Track crank q factor list.

Articles
Choosing a crankset
There are dozens of cranksets to choose from. Here are the most important factors to consider.
Crankset type
You may see cranksets labeled for the intended drivetrain.
Type | Chainrings | BCD | Example |
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Standard | 53/39 | 130mm |