Strengths: Strength & looks. They're also very wide for no footers etc.
Weaknesses: Weight? Although weight doesn't matter to me, just strength.
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This cranksets amazing for DH, I've done a few hard landings that I'm pretty sure would completely destroy normal MTB cranksets. The included bottom bracket's also well sealed and feels a solid build. I wouldn't recommend these to XC or trial riders as they're quite heavy but anyone who rides hard must buy!
Bike Setup: Curtis T1 Comp - Chris king - Hope - Azonic - Atomlabs - Shimano - Raceface - BETD - Magura
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Gary Graham
a Downhiller
from Newcastle Upon Tyne, Enlgand
Date Reviewed: July 21, 2005
Strengths: Very Strong looks good performs well
Weaknesses: Hard To setup (especially BMX size bottom bracket one) and bearings wear easy
Bottom Line:
This is a good product for bmx bottom bracet but not mtb i would rather got for the DMR Crisis as u get the look of 3 peice but the ease of fitting on a MTB
Strengths: Strong, look good, adjustable chain line etc
Weaknesses: much harder to set up than normal mountain bike cranks but then you get way more adjustment, dont come in the 100mm bb width option.
Bottom Line:
These are really wicked cranks, dont flex at all and i tend to bend cranks but these things hold up incredibly. If you are worried about weight, they arent that heavy and they are really strong so why should you care ? I'd recomend these to and downhiller, dirt jumping or any worth while type or riding.
Similar Products Used: hussefelts (major crap), some shimano,
Bike Setup: Kona Stinky 02, chieftains, hayes mechs, intense tires, oury grips, antix pedals.
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Luke Blaber
a Downhiller
from Exmouth
Date Reviewed: May 2, 2002
Strengths: Amazingly stiff and solid the bearings are super smooth and the seals are brilliant. The axel will never bend and if kept tight the arms will not budge. The self extracting crank bolts are really cool and you don't need a crank extractor! You also get the Kudos of DMR
Weaknesses: Prone to rust, little heavy.
Bottom Line:
Amazingly stiff and fairly light, smooth bearings and ease of maintenence has to be a good thing. Buy these cranks.
Similar Products Used: DMRS mk1's, shimano, FSA, trutive and Middleburn
Bike Setup: Revell 26 hardtail with Bombers, Hopes, loads of DMR bits, Azonic bars, Goldtech Stem.
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mike hardy
a Weekend Warrior
from ryhl, wales, UK
Date Reviewed: January 30, 2002
Strengths: strong and stiff
Weaknesses: Can't get them in black anymore,
Bottom Line:
really good power transfer through the SPuD's. had few problem's when fitting due the extra seals squashing when the cranks are tightened onto the axle, i know you supposed to just tighten them enough to keep the axle spinning but it doesn't inspire much confidence so wipped the seals out and tightened up fully and no problems since. just have to keep an eye on the bearings.give a nice stiff feel to the bike.
don't know if i'll keep them though i fancy some raceface northshore's mainly cause i'm using the 222 form trail work as well now
all in great crank's cheaper than most quaity 3 piece's outthere
Bike Setup: Orange 222 champange frame, 01 shiver, hope bulbs on 321's, enduro 4's, tioga cube with chubby bars. DMR chieftain mkII cranks, Blackspire chain device, XT/XTR shifter cassette/mech, Sram Pc-99 chain, titec seatpost and saddle, varous pedals, various tyre's. weight 45LB with my most heavy tyres and tubes
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chris brain
a Weekend Warrior
from austrlia
Date Reviewed: September 4, 2001
Strengths: no flex at all even with flant landing and just such a perfect crank size for quick speed
Strengths: Strong, look sweet, no flex, shiney, quality bearings and seals
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
£130 may seem like a lot to spend on cranks, but if you knacker cranks then it is nothing compared to what you could spend on replacing crappy shimano units (apart from XTR). These cranks are the best, all jumpers and trialsy people should buy these without even thinking twice, these cranks really do rule. Also they look really nice in the shiney silver, they add some nice sparkle to your bike!
P.S if you have trouble setting them up, give DMR a ring and they will give you as much help over the phone as you possibly would need. Cheers guys
as someone below said, buy the trailstar too, it rules!
Similar Products Used: Shimano Deore - (rounded off taper) Shimano lX -(Rounded splines in left crank arm, practically strpped pedal thread in left crank, bent both arms)
Bike Setup: DMR Trailstar, Bombers, Cheiftans, V8's, MRP slalom, D521, DX, lX and roadie mech.
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Matt
a Downhiller
from Melb, Australia
Date Reviewed: May 20, 2001
Strengths: Absolutely no flex. Great for trials. Cheap. Smooth bearing set up.
Weaknesses: Heavy but who really cares when you're after strength !!! Not compatible with all chain devices.
Bottom Line:
If you want stong cranks, think about getting these. After all, they come with a bottom bracket. Trials geeks and serious jumpers can feel confident in these.
Strengths: The strongest cranks I have ever used apart from the azonics, but they are not worth the extra cash
Weaknesses: Welsh weather knackers the bearings, I have to clean them every month in the winter or they rust and seize. To be fair the new mk2 cranks look better sealed. If I get rich I might buy them.
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The new model might be better for wet weather, but my cranks have given me a lot to do in the winter months. If you live somewhere stupidly wet, be ready to strip them down and grease them after any long ride. Strength - top marks. Reliability - a few doubts. Definately buy them if you live in a hot country and jump alot.
