Miche Pistard Air track crankset

The Miche Pistard Air is the Italian brand’s flagship track crankset. Made from forged alloy and CNC-machined, it combines structural rigidity with a high-quality finish to meet the demands of competitive and training track cycling. Weighing 725 grams (excluding the bottom bracket shell, with a 44-tooth chainring and 165 mm cranks), it offers an excellent weight-to-strength ratio for use on the velodrome.

The 24 mm special steel axle ensures direct, flex-free power transfer, which is essential on the track where every watt counts. The 42.5 mm chainline ensures an optimal chainline on track bikes, whilst the 138 mm Q-Factor remains within competition standards. The 144 BCD system with four equidistant holes is the Miche track standard. It offers access to an extremely wide range of chainrings, from 44 to 70 teeth, covering sprint events as well as endurance races and the kilometre.

The cranks are available in 5 lengths: 165, 167.5, 170, 172.5 and 175 mm. The Miche Pistard Air is available in black. It comes with a user manual. The bottom bracket is not included.

Technical specifications:

- Discipline: Track cycling
- Use: Competition and velodrome training
- Gears: Single speed
- Crank material: Forged alloy – CNC machined
- Axle material: Special steel
- Axle diameter: 24 mm
- Crank lengths: 165 mm / 167.5 mm / 170 mm / 172.5 mm / 175 mm
- BCD: 144 mm, 4 equidistant holes
- Q-factor: 138 mm
- Chainline: 42.5 mm
- Colour: Black

Weight: 725 g (excluding bottom bracket — for a 44-tooth chainring and 165 mm cranks)

Compatible chainrings (BCD 144, 4-hole):
- 44 / 46 / 47 / 48 / 49 / 50 / 51 / 52 / 53 / 54 / 55 / 56 teeth
- 57 / 58 / 59 / 60 / 61 / 62 / 63 teeth
- 64 / 65 / 66 / 67 / 68 / 69 / 70 teeth

Accessories included: User manual. Bottom bracket not included.

Compatibility guide:

The Miche Pistard Air is designed exclusively for track cycling (velodrome, competition fixie). It is not suitable for road or mountain bike use.

Bottom bracket: The 24 mm axle is compatible with bottom brackets to the BB86, BSA (68/73 mm English thread) or BB30 standards, depending on the adapter used. The bottom bracket is not supplied.

Chainrings: All compatible 144 BCD chainrings with 4 equidistant holes, available in 44 to 70 teeth. Chainrings can be purchased separately from the Miche Pista range.

Pedalling: Single-chainring, single-speed crankset — designed for use with a standard 1/8" track chain.

FAQ:

1. Is the bottom bracket included with the Miche Pistard Air?

No, the bottom bracket is not supplied with the Miche Pistard Air. It must be purchased separately depending on your frame standard (BSA, BB86, BB30, etc.). The 24 mm axle is compatible with several standards via an adapter.

2. What crank lengths are available?

The Miche Pistard Air is available in 5 crank lengths: 165 mm, 167.5 mm, 170 mm, 172.5 mm and 175 mm. The choice depends on your body type (femur length) and your track cycling style.

3. Which chainrings can I fit to this crankset?

The Miche Pistard Air uses a 144 mm BCD with 4 equidistant holes, the Miche track standard. It is compatible with all chainrings of this standard, ranging from 44 to 70 teeth depending on the version. This is one of the widest ranges on the market, suitable for both sprinting and endurance track cycling.

4. Can this crankset be used on a road bike or an urban fixie?

The Miche Pistard Air is designed for the velodrome and competition track bikes. Its use on an urban fixie is technically possible if your frame has a compatible bottom bracket and accepts a 1/8" chain, but this crankset is primarily optimised for track competition.

5. How much does the Miche Pistard Air crankset weigh?

The Miche Pistard Air weighs 725 grams, excluding the bottom bracket, for the 44-tooth chainring and 165 mm crankset configuration. This weight will vary slightly depending on the crankset length and chainring chosen.