New Crank Jun 2026

You have the box. Inside is a shiny new crank. Now what? Do not just slap it on. Follow this protocol.

To understand why you need a new crank, you first have to understand what has changed. Ten years ago, the standard crankset was a simple spider-and-arm design, usually made of 6061 aluminum, bolted to a square-taper bottom bracket. new crank

Ready to buy? Measure your bottom bracket width first (68mm, 73mm, or BB30) to ensure your new crank fits your frame. You have the box