Anyone tried the FSA Metropolis Patterson Crank

Modbikemax

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• Oct 12, 2014

• #1

I am looking to get another gear on my single speed bike with front hub motor.
I have an Aero spoke rear wheel so I can't lace in a new hub.
Has anyone tried the FSA Metropolis Patterson Crank? It's a 2 speed crank.

I found one review here http://www.joe-bike.com/review-fsa-metropolis-patterson-two-speed-crankset/

 

MitchJi

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• Oct 12, 2014

• #2

Hi,

You should search the forum, here is one thread but there are more:
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=55334

 

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Avitt

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• Oct 12, 2014

• #3

I use one, and love it:

http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=58335

I don't use a throttle, so I typically down shift the Patterson when stopping for traffic lights. It helps to crank out that first quarter-turn of the pedals needed to engage my PAS.

Otherwise, it usually stays in high gear.

 

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jerrydubois3

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• Oct 12, 2014

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I have 2 bike that have Patterson Cranks and I love them.

 

cjh

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• Dec 10, 2014

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Could it be fitted to US BB with a BSA adapter? I think it would need to clear an area with a 52mm diameter? Looks like it might be too tight but I would love to know if it is possible.

 

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jerrydubois3

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• Jan 11, 2015

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I have one on my bike and love it. It allows you to pedal when going slow as well as when you are going fast. Very high quality. I also have a couple bikes that I put a Schlumph drive on and I like that as well. Although it costs more. You do have to mount a shifter cable with the FSA and do not with a Schlumph.