Convince me or talk me out of a forged crank

[Ummgawa]

Originally Posted by camcojb

today you can get a decent forged crank from Scat or Eagle for not much more than a good cast crank, so it seems to make sense to spend a little more for the forged. Many years ago it was a much bigger price difference between the two, but not anymore.

To answer your question, a good cast crank should survive fine at that power level, but I'd opt for a forged only because it isn't much more and gives that much more strength and resale value.

Jody

It ain't like wearing two rubbers, but it sure is great insurance. Jody is da man, listen to him.

[tom0000]

two rubbers.