--- product_id: 127055130 title: "Retrospec Bicycles Fixed-Gear Crank Single-Speed Road Bicycle Forged Crankset" brand: "retrospec" price: "AR$16842" currency: ARS in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/127055130-retrospec-bicycles-fixed-gear-crank-single-speed-road-bicycle-forged store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Strength Precision Versatility Retrospec Bicycles Fixed-Gear Crank Single-Speed Road Bicycle Forged Crankset **Brand:** retrospec **Price:** AR$16842 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸš΄β€β™‚οΈ Ride Strong, Ride Smart! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Retrospec Bicycles Fixed-Gear Crank Single-Speed Road Bicycle Forged Crankset by retrospec - **How much does it cost?** AR$16842 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/127055130-retrospec-bicycles-fixed-gear-crank-single-speed-road-bicycle-forged) ## Best For - retrospec enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted retrospec brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Standardized Fit:** Standard Bolt Circle Diameter (BCD) of 133 for easy installation. - β€’ **Innovative Design:** All-new crank arm design enhances strength for faster rides. - β€’ **Unmatched Durability:** Experience the ultimate strength with a burly three-piece forged crankset. - β€’ **Optimized Performance:** 170mm crank arm length designed for aggressive riding without overlap. - β€’ **Universal Compatibility:** Fits seamlessly on road, mountain, fixed-gear, BMX, track, and single-speed bikes. ## Overview The Retrospec Bicycles Fixed-Gear Crank Single-Speed Road Bicycle features a lightweight yet robust three-piece forged crankset, designed for optimal strength and reliability. With a crank arm length of 170mm and a new design for enhanced performance, this crankset is compatible with a variety of bike types, making it a versatile choice for any cycling enthusiast. ## Description This is the new and improved three-piece Mantra crankset from Retrospec Bicycles. Forged like never before, it’s denser and burlier but still lightweight. The alloy crank and steel chainwheel will allow you to ride more efficiently with a smooth cadence day in and day out and in turn reduce the need for constant maintenance. This crankset is the force behind your bicycle, whether your riding fixed or single-speed. Available in a variety of bright colors and sizes to make it easier for you to customize your ride. ## Features - Burly and lightweight three-piece forged crankset for ultimate strength and reliability - 170mm crank arm length without any overlap of crank arm and chainring bolt - All new crank arm designβ€”much stronger for faster and more aggressive riding - Fits on road, mountain, fixed-gear, BMX, track, and single-speed bikes - Standard Bolt Circle Diameter (BCD): 133 ## Images ![Retrospec Bicycles Fixed-Gear Crank Single-Speed Road Bicycle Forged Crankset - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fucLexGxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ paint is cheap but works fine *by J***I on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on November 9, 2015* Works well for what you need it for but the paint comes off easy, but it is good for what you get i would buy again because they have a variety of colours ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by L***9 on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on April 18, 2016* Looks great, feels great. ### ⭐ Don't bother unless you have the appropriate taps or thread chasers to clean the paint out of the threads. *by S***1 on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on March 6, 2017* Edit 3/19: Exactly as I feared, the left crank arm's pedal threads are stripped. Who in their right mind puts a thick coat of paint on soft aluminum threads? Now i have to order another set of cranks to replace this BRAND NEW crankset, and I haven't even put a single mile on the bike. Don't buy these cranks. Spend your money on something that will actually make it out of the garage before falling apart.Utter crap.2nd Edit 3/19: It just gets worse and worse. I should've expected it after the nightmare of trying to remove the drive-side crank arm, but the excessive paint on the left (stripped) crank arm resulted in my Park crank puller pulling the threads out instead of removing the crank arm. I had to use a GM power steering pump pulley remover to extract the junk crank arm without damaging my brand new bottom bracket.Words cannot express how much I hate this crankset, but it looks like I'm stuck either ordering another just like it or dealing with the removal of the drive-side crank arm which already has buggered threads from trying to remove it after test-fitting it to verify chainline.I have over 20 years in metalwork and fabrication, roughly 30 years worth of mechanical experience (including several years as an aircraft structure mechanic), and currently work in quality control for a large steel company. I believe I'm qualified to say that this crankset is poorly manufactured and constructed of low-quality materials.----------------------------------Original review:Decent looking crankset, but the paint is so thick in the threads that it took close to 45 minutes with a hook scribe, cleaning the paint out of the threads, in order to thread my Park crank puller into place. I'm having the same problem with the left crank arm right now, and have very little faith in the threads holding my pedal(s) in place once installed. I thought I was getting a decent deal on a crankset for my single-speed project, but I now wish I had spent more to start with since these have been such a pain to deal with...and I haven't even started installing the drive-side pedal yet. Not pleased with my purchase, and definitely do not recommend these cranks. Spend the extra money on the Origin8/Lasco Track crankset. 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