FSA crankset compatible with my bike?

holybinch
holybinch Posts: 417
edited August 2009 in Road buying advice
Hello guys

I was wondering if the FSA SLK Carbon Compact Chainset S-9 would be compatible with my bike...
Bike's a spesh with Sora shifters (8 speed back, 2 at rings front), sora front derailleur and tiagra 9 speed at the back.
As for the bottom bracket, I don't have a clue.

As well, what do you think about that crankset?

Thanks in advance...
FCN 4(?) (Commuter - Genesis Croix de Fer)
FCN 3 (Roadie - Viner Perfecta)

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  • sturmey
    sturmey Posts: 964
    As well, what do you think about that crankset?

    I think it is too good for your bike! Sorry, but the bike's probably not worth much more than the crankset.
    I would put the money towards a better bike instead

    FSA do their own outboard bottom bracket bearings if you DO get it.
  • Smokin Joe
    Smokin Joe Posts: 2,706
    It will be compatable provided the FSA bearings are fitted as well.

    I don't agree about it being "Too good for your bike". You fit what YOU want and good luck.
  • sturmey
    sturmey Posts: 964
    I don't agree about it being "Too good for your bike". You fit what YOU want and good luck.

    Hell,yes!
    Get a full Dura Ace groupset for it if you like. :roll:
  • holybinch
    holybinch Posts: 417
    Smokin Joe wrote:
    It will be compatable provided the FSA bearings are fitted as well.

    Sorry if I'm being thick, but if I buy the aforementioned crankset, will the said bearings be provided or is it anything I should get extra?
    FCN 4(?) (Commuter - Genesis Croix de Fer)
    FCN 3 (Roadie - Viner Perfecta)

    -- Please sponsor me on my London to Paris ride --
    http://www.diabeteschallenge.org.uk/cha ... n_to_paris
  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    Presumably you've spotted the bargain FSA chainsets at Chainreaction?

    From the weight it looks like the BB isn't included. And from the picture it looks like it needs an ISIS bottom bracket.
    More problems but still living....
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    A chainset for the price of a pair of chainrings - whose complaining? It needs an ISIS BB which aren't the most robust / reliable which is an extra £30 or so. You'll need standard British thread BB - 68x108mm
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • SgtFinaldo
    SgtFinaldo Posts: 54
    Why not go for the FSA Gossamer crankset? Theyre heavy at 900g, but they are super stiff, my Eos is super responsive due to them.
    Must go faster.

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