Weights of some components for my next Build...

Hey Limba,

There were a few reasons why I chose the Rotor 3D over the XX Crank.

I didn't want to be limited to SRAM's XX Proprietary Chainrings, and they are expensive. I like to change out my chainrings, and try other manufacturers chainrings. I understand, and acknowledge that the SRAM Chainrings are much more efficient at shifting, probably the best on the market, but to tell you the truth, I am in my Middle chainring for 90% of my ride. And if I do shift to the Big chainring, it is only once or twice over a two to four hour ride.

I don't think the crank arm is anything special, they do have larger chainring bolts, and a lower profile chainring to limit deflection, but, thats something I probably wouldn't notice.

One thing I do like about the SRAM XX Cranks, is it's low Q factor of 156. Thats very low, lower than the Rotor 3D cranks which have a 163 q factor.

To be honest, I was going to purchase the XX groupo, w/ the Cranks, and a few, very knowledgeable people on the WW site, asked me some good questions. Save money, and get a 2x9 set up. The Rotors 3D's are lighter, albeit, not by much, but, offer excellent stiffness, the option to use any chainring, and a wide selection of BB's. I didn't want to feel limited to one company when purchasing their product. I guess, I like options.

My bike is a mix of WW components and strong, light, but not WW components, from many different manufactures.

Hope I was able to answer you question!!!

Thanks,

Kevin

russya said:

Props for being able to part with the cash for a full carbon SMP. I've been wanting to get one, but can't bring myself to part with that much cash for a saddle I may not like. Have you tried it yet? I'm hoping it's flexible and not stiff

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Hi Russya, I already have an SMP Glider. Pretty much the same, but a few MM wider and longer than the full carbon. Been riding it for over a year now, and love it. Longest ride I've done w/ the SMP Glider is 6 hours. IF you do get an SMP, be patient, took my butt approx. six rides to get used to the different pressure points on my butt, but now, it feels super comfortable. I'll let you know how the Full Carbon feels, but, I have a feeling I am going to love it!

Price was pretty steep, but, I was very lucky and purchased the seat, brand new, at approx. 35 - 40% off. I think the seller made a mistake w. the price, as, they had ten seats, and the price went up almost $175.00, from what I paid, after my purchase, and that price is still below the MSRP.

I did allot of research on what seatpost to use w/ the carbon rails, and finally came to the conclusion the the Thomson Masterpiece was best suited. It also helps that I have the Masterpiece on my current bike, for five years, and really love it.

If you find a deal on the SMP, don't hesitate, the good deals don't last long. You could get one, for $149.00 off MSRP almost anywhere.

Good luck,

Kevin