What is the lightest road bike crankset?

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How do I know which crankset to buy?

A key consideration when upgrading or replacing crank arms or cranksets is crank length. Most cranks for road and MTB use are 175mm long, but riders with legs shorter or longer than the average may feel more comfortable on cranks that better match their measurements.

When did the 49D Stronglight crankset come out?

The 49D The 49D Model Depose The most celebrated Stronglight crankset, first produced at the beginning of the 1950’s and made all the way up to the mid 1980’s. The pentangle design remains the most notable feature of this crankset, like the style of 93.

What kind of chainring does Stronglight 49D use?

STRONGLIGHT**CHAINRING STRONGLIGHT 49 D “SPECIAL TRIPLE **52 TEETH**N.O.S !! Stronglight REPRODUCTION alloy 2 pin dustcaps 23.0 mm for 49D cranks NEW! REDUCED! Crank to Outer ring bolts for V.O. T.A.& Stronglight 49D 50.4mm cranks

How many arms does a Stronglight crankset have?

Most vintage cranksets have 5 arm spiders, but some have 3 arms, such as Rene Herse and Stronglight as well as other vintage models, as shown above. If your crank has a 3 arm spider, you’ll be limited in ring choice, since 5 arm cranks were the standard for many decades.

What kind of BCD does a Stronglight 49D / 49 have?

The 50.4 mm BCD found on the Stronglight 49D/49 was an early de facto standard for crank sets. It is certainly worth noting that this very same BCD can also be found on the contemporary and similarly long running Specialites TA Pro 5 Vis which is commonly known as their Cyclotouriste model.