Chromoly OPC, what is available?

[yoothgeye]

I haven't searched much but I see that Redline offers a chromoly one piece crank, about $35.

I have (AFAIK) 1 old chromoly crank off the old GT Mach I I've been cannibalizing for years. I have one more old BMX I took apart and I'll check that crank out.

So, what other options are there for chromoly one piece cranks that may be cheaper than the Redline, or should I be able to find used pieces cheaper?

 

[CCR]

Black Ops brand, the logo will come off in seconds if you use toothpaste/fast orange/chrome polish and an old toothbrush on it, same for their other parts.

 

[Rat Rod]

You should be able to buy a vintage Sugino or Takagi crank for $50.

 

[yoothgeye]

Black Ops brand, the logo will come off in seconds if you use toothpaste and an old toothbrush on it, same for their other parts.

OK, I see that one now, that's around $25.

You should be able to buy a vintage Sugino or Takagi crank for $50.

Thanks... wait... that's more! :lol:

 

[Rat Rod]

It's more, but much cooler. 8)

 

[yoothgeye]

It's more, but much cooler. 8)

You are right about that.

 

[mikeeebikey]

You should be able to buy a vintage Sugino or Takagi crank for $50.

Or ashtibula(spelling) are nearly indestructable.
I have had better luck finding the lower end 3 piece cranks such as "Haro Fusion," with spindle for $5.00, or I bought a used(GT from target)bmx for $65.00, robbed the cranks, replaced them with the DYNO 1 piece, sold the GT for 50$

 

[Bicycle808]

+1 on the Black Ops. I'm running a set of those on one bike, and they're every bit as good as the Redline Chromoly OPC i have on another build. Either one of these are good choices, as far as current-production OPCs go, but the Black Ops OPC is easily found in either chrome or black, and in either 175mm or 180mm versions. The Redlines cost more, and I never see them in 180mm.

hth
-rob

 

[JJBones]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OLD-SCHOOL-BMX- ... 4ac17e6389

 

[yoothgeye]

I've never seen those before, they are awesome! :shock:

 

[streetpirate]

+1 on the Black Ops. I'm running a set of those on one bike, and they're every bit as good as the Redline Chromoly OPC i have on another build. Either one of these are good choices, as far as current-production OPCs go, but the Black Ops OPC is easily found in either chrome or black, and in either 175mm or 180mm versions. The Redlines cost more, and I never see them in 180mm.

hth
-rob

+2 on the black-ops

I have a chrome 180mm on my bike, it looks good and seems like a very strong, well-made part

 

[bikejunky]

Take a look on sidewallactionsports.com, they have 175mm OPC w/ 44t chainwheel for $1.99, yes $1.99. They are take offs from Hoffman bikes. They are located in the open box/ scratched section.

Tim

 

[streetpirate]

Take a look on sidewallactionsports.com, they have 175mm OPC w/ 44t chainwheel for $1.99, yes $1.99. They are take offs from Hoffman bikes. They are located in the open box/ scratched section.

Tim

to oregon it said shipping was $9, fyi

 

[yoothgeye]

$11 for a chromoly OPC with a cool chainwheel? Count me in.

 

[Bicycle808]

$11 for a chromoly OPC with a cool chainwheel? Count me in.

order it quick; they only have the one. It wouldn't let me order 2.

 

[yoothgeye]

I'm betting I'm too late then. My wife hasn't approved me for purchases till Friday. Crap.

I'll give you $12 shipped for yours. :wink:

 

[Bicycle808]

I'm betting I'm too late then. My wife hasn't approved me for purchases till Friday. Crap.

I'll give you $12 shipped for yours. :wink:

Oh, naw-I didn't actually go thru with the order. I was thinking I'd do 10 for $20 and be set for life on OPCs... but it said the max available was 1, so I clicked "back" on my browser....

So, as of right now, that crank is still available...i think.