Origin8 Track/SS Crankset

A true beauty, at less than 590g extremely lightweight and stiff. Very well made crankset, and clearly more high-end than the Pure Fix 44T, that I also ordered (see images). The Origin8 Crankset will work best with a 68x103mm bottom bracket on most single speed / track frames to create a nice chainline or about 45mm and small gap between cranks and frame (it looks like even narrower BB will work fine). Personally, I had just installed a new 113mm bracket days before, which is way too wide for the Origin8 crankset but nice with the purefix, so I decided to return the Origin8 with tears in my eyes.

Pretty nice cranks for the $$$. Arrived promptly and was well packed. Fit was perfect. Went from a 44mm chainring, so I had to order a new chain. No buggy, as I would have replaced the chain anyway. This crank set replaced a set of beach cruiser cranks. I bent one going up a super step hill. Didn't ever know you could do that. At any rate, dinomite replacement. Much nicer than pictured. Would definitely recommend. However, it is only one mans opinion.

Bought this unsure of outcome. But, was priced well. Came quickly, and fit perfectly (research and choose wisely!). Have used it for light, casual riding, not heavy footed use. But, is light, quiet, and plenty strong for my use. Solid, attractive product and very excellent value, when so many others are charging exorbitant prices for quality bike cranks.

This 170 mm worked great on my Ozark Trail M.2 Ridge mountain bike with ZONKIE 1/2-1/8 inch , 116length chain. The original set up was too easy to paddle even in the eighth gear. This has made it much more difficult and a better workout in my opinion.

Broke the first weak of use. The pedal came right out while riding. I looked inside and had stripped all the treads out. As I forced it back in I chipped a lot of the paint around the whole where the pedal goes into, so I felt like I couldn’t return it. Ended up using the chainring and old crank arms to ride again. I don’t know if it was a one time thing but I don’t think I’ll be going for the brand anymore.

Acquired this component to convert my vintage Klein mountain bike into a road bike. I had in mind to spend the least amount as possible, but to lighten my bike as much as possible. Although these goals are not complimentary, a careful choice of parts with the deletion of some parts, can see significant weight reduction, making my vintage 1989 bike at least somewhat competitive on a group ride. This Origin8 part eliminates five components: two chain rings, a front derailleur, a front shifter, and associated cabling, while adding a sweet looking piece that is in the same weight ballpark as the vintage factory spec'd Shimano Deore crank set. I ordered the anodized blue with some hesitation, as the picture shows a splotchy blue, and the product description says in essence, that "actual product may vary in color." I'm glad to say, that at least in this color choice, the anodizing is MUCH better than in the picture. It is a rich, Robin's egg blue, with no mottle and no splotchiness, and matches the bluing on my name-brand Sun rims and Fat Feather seat post. And this is a hard-anodized finish (not painted on - as seen in other, less expensive crank set offerings in Amazon). So for those looking to shed weight, keep expenditures to a minimum, and cause some controversy by showing up on a road ride with a converted mountain bike with some fixie parts, get this single in bad boy blue.

Love the cranks. Got the blue ones and they're so pretty. I got hit by a car and the cranks held up through the impact, one of them is bent but other than that they're great cranks. Would recommend for FGFS and just regular FG/SS riding.

The Origin8 SS Cranks is a modest quality crankset. I have about 350 miles on them and they work well. That said, these $102 cranks do NOT compare to high end Sugino RD4 or 75 cranks. $102 vs $450-$600 is a big difference. Many cyclist do NOT want to pay that amount on cranks, chainring and a special JIS BB. By time you add the Origin8 Torqlite BB, you will be around the $160 range. For the recreational cyclist, these cranks work well. If you seek a high performance crank, Sugino would serve you better.