school me on DH cranks - Page 2

milkman · 07-05-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtySanchez

Go against the populist vote, what about these:

http://www.blackspire.com/qs/product/83/5949/263260/0/0

DS

LOL. Those are OLD school. 110 BCD and Octalink BB! Heavy as all hell too. You'd be way better off with old Saint or Diabolus.

craw · 07-05-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sAFETY

Well, it might be time for a new set of cranks. My trusty saints have served me well, but it may be time to move on.

So what should I be considering in my hunt for strong, light and stiff? Stiff is actually a key point as I'm pretty heavy and can really feel the flex when I hammer. I don't like that. Sizing isn't an issue as I assume that all DH cranks are going to come in 83mm.

What do people think of the Descendants? Or how about the e*thirteen?

If you're a bigger/heavier guy you should not ride Descendants or Gravity Lites. They're race cranks designed for a different demographic.
I'd say go with the new Saints or new Atlas.

kperras · 07-05-2012, 08:37 PM

I can vouch for the Race Face Six cranks.

The lightest cranks, and they are stiff and strong. Been on mine since the spring with multiple trips to the interior, whistler, shore, etc. Not a single complaint. Also the BB is as new after all that use in mud and spraying the bike off after almost every ride.

Very stoked.

Did I mention they are light?

PUNKY · 07-05-2012, 09:17 PM

I'd love to run a pair of Sixc but with the price of XTs on CRC it's hard to justify the huge price increase.

Aside from the steel pedal inserts and 83mm bb any differences between the AM version? I've read about a few spiders cracking on mtbr

Brother Lu · 07-06-2012, 02:19 AM

I ran descendant cranks,for about a month,before the drive side snapped on the little drop on Shleyer.Bought new Saints and all is good.By the way I'm a bit of a meater to

Bryan · 07-06-2012, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PUNKY

Needs m0ar Samhillium!!!!!!!

RF Sixc 83mm out yet or did I just imagine them?

CRC is showing them in stock

Quote:

Originally Posted by PUNKY

I'd love to run a pair of Sixc but with the price of XTs on CRC it's hard to justify the huge price increase.

Aside from the steel pedal inserts and 83mm bb any differences between the AM version? I've read about a few spiders cracking on mtbr

I've heard heard of spiders cracking too.

If you like CRC's price on the XT's, Jenson is having a sale on last years model xt for $149(170mm only)

RaceFace · 07-06-2012, 04:10 AM

Just thought I'd chime in about the SIXC cranks. There have been a few cracking chain ring tabs (very few) but those were mostly guys running them single speed without a bash or the recommended aluminum "shims" that come with the cranks (meant to sandwich the tabs for strength). All were promptly warrantied. The 2012 SIXC cranks (there is no specific AM or DH version) all have steel pedal inserts and thicker 4.5mm tabs to remedy the situation. The SIXC cranks test much stronger than XT/X9 in every regard (Turbine is our XT comparison) and are built to take a serious beating. They are the lightest cranks in their class and come with a 3 year warranty. Thanks for your interest in Race Face!

DirtySanchez · 07-06-2012, 04:41 AM

If my previous recommendation is shyte and too "old school", I'll pimp for the e*thirteen cranks.

There.

walleater · 07-06-2012, 05:15 AM

I've had enough experience of E-Thirteen cranks not to want a set.....

C.C. · 07-06-2012, 10:18 PM

I almost bought the RF Six cranks. Amazing looking cranks, super light weight too.

Ended up going with the new Shimano XT. Not quite as light, but substantially cheaper. I almost justified the extra coin for the RF Six, but the deal breaker was I didn't want to purchase a new taco style chainguide.

AmCan · 07-06-2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by C.C.

I almost bought the RF Six cranks. Amazing looking cranks, super light weight too.

Ended up going with the new Shimano XT. Not quite as light, but substantially cheaper. I almost justified the extra coin for the RF Six, but the deal breaker was I didn't want to purchase a new taco style chainguide.

You don't have to run a taco style chainguide with new SIXC. RF offers an offset bash to fit the new thicker tabs and the new offset bash is Straitline Silent Guide compatible. I'd imagine the bash fits SRS+ style guides as well, but cannot confirm that.

zofmg · 07-10-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Brother Lu

I ran descendant cranks,for about a month,before the drive side snapped on the little drop on Shleyer.Bought new Saints and all is good.By the way I'm a bit of a meater to

Loose the beer gut

Brother Lu · 07-10-2012, 01:43 PM

Thanks for the advice

craw · 07-10-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by zofmg

Loose the beer gut

Does this advice hold if you're a lean 220? Then what?

07-06-2012, 04:10 AM	#22
RaceFace Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	Just thought I'd chime in about the SIXC cranks. There have been a few cracking chain ring tabs (very few) but those were mostly guys running them single speed without a bash or the recommended aluminum "shims" that come with the cranks (meant to sandwich the tabs for strength). All were promptly warrantied. The 2012 SIXC cranks (there is no specific AM or DH version) all have steel pedal inserts and thicker 4.5mm tabs to remedy the situation. The SIXC cranks test much stronger than XT/X9 in every regard (Turbine is our XT comparison) and are built to take a serious beating. They are the lightest cranks in their class and come with a 3 year warranty. Thanks for your interest in Race Face! Last edited by RaceFace; 07-06-2012 at 04:12 AM.

07-06-2012, 04:41 AM	#23
DirtySanchez Graduate of Entelechy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Mighty Whz! Posts: 795 Rep Power: 4336177	If my previous recommendation is shyte and too "old school", I'll pimp for the ethirteen cranks. There. __________________ "It's not a death wish, I just like the thrill of it..."*

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07-05-2012, 08:37 PM	#18
kperras I stole Rewoga's avatar Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NV > Sooke. Posts: 7,045 Rep Power: 3012341	I can vouch for the Race Face Six cranks. The lightest cranks, and they are stiff and strong. Been on mine since the spring with multiple trips to the interior, whistler, shore, etc. Not a single complaint. Also the BB is as new after all that use in mud and spraying the bike off after almost every ride. Very stoked. Did I mention they are light?

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Brother Lu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Posts: 556 Rep Power: 1323260	I ran descendant cranks,for about a month,before the drive side snapped on the little drop on Shleyer.Bought new Saints and all is good.By the way I'm a bit of a meater to

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C.C. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Richmond Posts: 1,445 Rep Power: 10291	I almost bought the RF Six cranks. Amazing looking cranks, super light weight too. Ended up going with the new Shimano XT. Not quite as light, but substantially cheaper. I almost justified the extra coin for the RF Six, but the deal breaker was I didn't want to purchase a new taco style chainguide.

07-10-2012, 01:43 PM	#28
Brother Lu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Posts: 556 Rep Power: 1323260	Thanks for the advice