Is FSA crankset good?

Is FSA crankset good?

Conclusion. I’m very impressed with the FSA Energy Modular BB386EVO crankset. It shifts well, provides a useful drop in gear range, looks good and is straightforward to fit. It’s a bit pricey compared with similar-quality chainsets like Shimano Ultegra, but I think the lower gears it provides are worth it.

Where are FSA cranksets made?

FSA has always been Taiwan. If its a bike component and its not made by Shimano or Campagnolo it is made in Taiwan.

What are FSA cranks?

FSA manipulates a single block of high grade aluminum to yield a hollow crankset with superior strength to weight ratio – we call this Hollow Forged Technology. The outstanding results improve further when the process is applied to 7050-T6 aluminum.

Is FSA an Italian company?

FSA is an American and Italian based component manufacturer with their key offices based in Washington state, USA and Busnago, Italy.

What’s the difference between FSA 5700 compact and Gossamer compact?

I just took a Gossamer compact off of my bike and replaced it with a new 5700 (105) compact. The difference in shifting to the large ring is nothing short of remarkable. The FSA would always be somewhat “vague” in it’s shifts whereas the 105 is repeatably predictable and fast.

Should I upgrade from Gossamer 105 to Ultegra?

The Ultegra is a tad stiffer in the big ring due to the big ring being hollow forged. Much stiffer than the stamped 105 ring. I’ve never been satisfied with Gossamer; flexy rings, poor shifting, heavy IMO. Either the 105 or Ultegra (or Force for that matter; in the same price range) will be an upgrade.

Does the Gossamer crankset affect shifting performance?

I’ve had the gossamer crankset (std. and compact) installed on two Cervelos I’ve owned and shifting and performance has never been an issue. I just took a Gossamer compact off of my bike and replaced it with a new 5700 (105) compact. The difference in shifting to the large ring is nothing short of remarkable.

Should I get the FSA 105 or Ultegra?

The FSA would always be somewhat “vague” in it’s shifts whereas the 105 is repeatably predictable and fast. I would expect you would see the same performance from a standard size 105 crank set. Since price is a factor then the Ultegra probably won’t be that much better than the 105 and you will save a bunch by getting the 105.