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[Closed] Truvativ Stylo chainset - any good?

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Have you ever used it? It's cheap at CRC, but why should I get one instead of LX? Will I be able to use Superstar Components ceramic BB?


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 7:53 pm
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no to the bb if its shimano compatible


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 7:55 pm
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l'd stick with shimano, have always had problems with truvativ chainsets, probably the cheaper ones that came stock on bikes, but thats put me off.


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 8:05 pm
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I've got one on my ss - much prefer shimano as the bbs last longer (and are easier to fit). Don't know the price difference though...


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 8:08 pm
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The price difference is none, nil, zero. The arms are 175mm on Stylos, 170 on LXs. Rider 5'7", 5" full sus. Suggestions please.


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 8:20 pm
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Had a Stylo for about 2 weeks before the BB died. Got a warranty replacement and bought a set of Middleburns for the SS.

The Truvativ BBs seem to be more than a bit flaky, in fact they seem to make Race Face ones seem good, which takes some doing!

Get LX or SLX would be my advice.


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 8:46 pm
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Apart from the BB issue, its down to whatever you prefer the look of. Performance differences won't be noticable.


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 8:49 pm
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I've had Stylo on Stumpjumper last 3 years. Lost count of how many bottom bracket bearings it's had. I wouldn't buy out of choice.

.......Oh, and My Race Face bearings on My HT are still spot on after about 1000 miles.

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Posted : 25/03/2009 8:51 pm
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Had one for year and a half. Just replaced the BB (could have easily done more on it) seems fine tbh 😆

And yes, the bike gets abused, done well i think!


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 8:56 pm
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Thank everybody, she's just bought the LX M581 from CRC for £60. Not sure what ring size but it's kind of irrelevant, we have loads of rings anyway.


 
Posted : 25/03/2009 9:45 pm