Comments on: Origin 8 2 X 9 Crank Set: Out Of The Box http://twentynineinches.com/2009/06/11/origin-8-2-x-9-crank-set-out-of-the-box/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=origin-8-2-x-9-crank-set-out-of-the-box 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:51:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Desert9r http://twentynineinches.com/2009/06/11/origin-8-2-x-9-crank-set-out-of-the-box/#comment-59685 Desert9r Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:45:10 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2789#comment-59685 I recently got an Origin8 triple and turned it into a 22/36 compact, I myself would nderstand more of a 28-42 gearing, BUT that is why they make replaceable chainrings, if you don't like the 44T ring slap a 42 on it, the crank only cost $100, oh and if you mate the crank with a Good BB, like an FSA 8000, I bet it will work well enough, you'll forget about the exta weight. I recently got an Origin8 triple and turned it into a 22/36 compact, I myself would nderstand more of a 28-42 gearing, BUT that is why they make replaceable chainrings, if you don’t like the 44T ring slap a 42 on it, the crank only cost $100, oh and if you mate the crank with a Good BB, like an FSA 8000, I bet it will work well enough, you’ll forget about the exta weight.

]]> By: RPK3 http://twentynineinches.com/2009/06/11/origin-8-2-x-9-crank-set-out-of-the-box/#comment-59638 RPK3 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:40:23 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2789#comment-59638 The White Industries VBC Mountain Cranks look interesting to me but I have no experience with them. Middleburn also has a 2x9 set up but I read a review somewhere that said it was flexy. Don't know how the WI would compare but I'd like to know if anyone has experience with them or the middleburn 2x9. Like Steve-O and Brennan said, I'd prefer a 27-40 to this 29-44 setup. The White Industries VBC Mountain Cranks look interesting to me but I have no experience with them. Middleburn also has a 2×9 set up but I read a review somewhere that said it was flexy. Don’t know how the WI would compare but I’d like to know if anyone has experience with them or the middleburn 2×9. Like Steve-O and Brennan said, I’d prefer a 27-40 to this 29-44 setup.

]]> By: Charlie Root http://twentynineinches.com/2009/06/11/origin-8-2-x-9-crank-set-out-of-the-box/#comment-59637 Charlie Root Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:48:28 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2789#comment-59637 Hi, interesting... Another option in the 2x9 crankset market. Any online store with stock? Thanks! Hi,

interesting… Another option in the 2×9 crankset market. Any online store with stock?

Thanks!

]]> By: Brennan http://twentynineinches.com/2009/06/11/origin-8-2-x-9-crank-set-out-of-the-box/#comment-59623 Brennan Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:52:03 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2789#comment-59623 A 44t is way too big for a 2x9. 40 or even 38 is more appropriate. A 44t is way too big for a 2×9. 40 or even 38 is more appropriate.

]]> By: Steve-O http://twentynineinches.com/2009/06/11/origin-8-2-x-9-crank-set-out-of-the-box/#comment-59608 Steve-O Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:33:08 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=2789#comment-59608 You pretty much have to run a 113mm with how these cranks are set-up. Having the Big ring in the middle ring position basically eliminates any option to run a 108mm BB. It would make a lot more sense to ship these cranks with a 40-29 or 42-29 as that may open up options in the BB area. It would have hade more sense to manufacture a 94/58 mountain compact crank then they could have mounted the 29 in the middle position, now we are talking Q- factor. That is the reason I run ISIS so i can get a narrower stance. But we will not get into that here GT as like you said it is up for debate. 720 grams it heavy but for that price it is a great option for any who want to try a 2x9 set-up. I tried it a few years back and any time I have had a triple instead I have hated it. 40-27 and 29 inch wheels is freakin' awesome!!!!! Less shifting and most of the gears you need for speed. Anyone looking to give it a try on a budget give these babies a try. Heck you could spend $100 on chainrings alone. You pretty much have to run a 113mm with how these cranks are set-up. Having the Big ring in the middle ring position basically eliminates any option to run a 108mm BB. It would make a lot more sense to ship these cranks with a 40-29 or 42-29 as that may open up options in the BB area. It would have hade more sense to manufacture a 94/58 mountain compact crank then they could have mounted the 29 in the middle position, now we are talking Q- factor. That is the reason I run ISIS so i can get a narrower stance. But we will not get into that here GT as like you said it is up for debate. 720 grams it heavy but for that price it is a great option for any who want to try a 2×9 set-up. I tried it a few years back and any time I have had a triple instead I have hated it. 40-27 and 29 inch wheels is freakin’ awesome!!!!! Less shifting and most of the gears you need for speed. Anyone looking to give it a try on a budget give these babies a try. Heck you could spend $100 on chainrings alone.

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