Tomorrow I'll hopefully be putting on my Profile race cranks with the Volume Krull and a Milwaukee Bicycle Co. Stout (130bcd / pcd)
We'll see how I like it. Profile was kind enough to send me a new axle that's shorter than their standard BMX axle. This should bring my Q-factor closer to the track numbers. I'll still ride the sprocket bolt, to ensure that the splines won't strip out too fast.
Even though I'm switching I can't say nicer things about the SRAM Omniums. They've lasted me much longer than I thought they would have. While riding them, I've gapped a 9 set, hit multiple drops and long gaps. I thought for certain the external BB would pit out, but they're bulletproof. I'm 220 lbs and like to go as big as I am able to. Somehow they're still alive and kicking. In fact, I may be putting them on my girlfriend's track bike. Cheers to you SRAM! Now make them in BLACK!
Comments
i thought they did make em' in black?
http://www.sram.com/en/truvativ/road/omnium/omnium.php
says it a bit down the right side text. great to know how resilient these cranks are... however, i now must go out and purchase them
Posted by: Ross | July 8, 2009 11:45 PM
Not available to buy. They come with a bike (forgot which one)
Posted by: prolly | July 8, 2009 11:59 PM
use them to wash your shorts you dirty dirty man.
Posted by: Elliot Santillan | July 9, 2009 12:08 AM
I don't believe the Krull has provisions for mounting a "sprocket bolt" but if you can please show us how. I hope the axle works out as well! keep us informed.
Posted by: tdhk | July 9, 2009 12:56 AM
I'm pretty sure you just need a longer sprocket bolt...
Posted by: prolly | July 9, 2009 12:58 AM
The black Omniums come on the Felt TK2.
http://feltracing.com/09/product.aspx?catid=1590%2C1594%2C1609&pid=8933
Posted by: Kevin | July 9, 2009 1:25 AM
Last time i checked the black omniums come on the 09 felt tk2. and also on the jamis sonik. idk the silver ones look a lot better to me. but i too also want black omniums on my bike. match the color scheme.
Posted by: bigman | July 9, 2009 3:01 AM
the omniums come stock on Felt TK's and complete Giant Omnium framesets as well as the Blue TR250
Posted by: wangster | July 9, 2009 4:12 AM
i like em. i didnt think they would hold up with the stout. no bends!
Posted by: scorchers_sean | July 9, 2009 6:33 AM
I TOLD YOU SO
Posted by: ethan laek | July 9, 2009 9:23 AM
I have Omniums in black actuall i have 3 sets in blk. really good cranks
Posted by: antihero1972 | July 9, 2009 1:50 PM
can run the bolt korey from philly is running his.
I seent it!
Posted by: PedalPIff | July 9, 2009 4:46 PM
I have been running the profile cranks and bb spindle with a Tree Lite splined sprocket for a couple months now. It has no spot for a bolt so I cant run one, but I have never had an issue with the splined spindle stripping. And i'm a big guy too.
Posted by: peru | July 9, 2009 11:30 PM
^ tons of bmxers run that too without problems, though i guess they aren't putting the same force on the splines.
Posted by: blah | July 10, 2009 5:44 AM