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FSA Comet 386 crankset


FSA’S COMET 386 is distinctive and affordable as long as you’re OK with limited chainring options. The broad, square ended, scooped-back arms flow into FSA’s three-armed 386 spider, with a BB30 version for 223$.

The basic ramp-and-steel-pin detailing on the pressed and machined outer ring means the big lurch between the 42 and 27t rings is obvious on the upshift. There’s a 39/27t option too, but if 27t is still too tall, the 86mm BCD and unique spider limit you to FSA aftermarket rings, and there are no narrow-wide options should you decide to go single ring (though FSA do offer a Comet triple with conventional four-armed spider). Powerhouse riders will also feel some flex from the long sections of unsupported chainring when giving it full gas.

Chainrings 42/27t
Weight 842g
Options 24mm/BB30, 68-73mm only, 2x/3x

PRICE 164$



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