Race Face Atlas-FR Crankarms 175mm New Colors: Same lightweight, tough crank as the Atlas-FR double and triple, except without chainrings. X-Type bottom bracket and left arm integrated spindle included.
Strengths: Looks cool, one of the top cranks out there
Weaknesses: it's a pain to get on/off. bearings went fast but replaced with the enduro bearings that remove that plastic shim.
Bottom Line:
I have these on my mojo, and the Saints on my turner highline. Great looking cranks, but taking them on/off for cleaning is a royal pain compared to the saints (push thru, and 2 pinch bolts, done).
mine also would come loose all the time after each ride. the trick i got from a shop was to thread the bolt in without any spacers so that the bolt cuts deep into the threads. then put the spacers in place, tighten and voila they haven't come loose since.
Strengths: These cranks are bloody awesome
Strong!
They are lighter than saints, and equal in strength
Strong!
I have not felt ANY flex in these at all
Strong!
Easy to fit, work well with my diablous DH chainguide
Look awesome in blue steel,and the new colours coming out blow saint graphics outta the park
Weaknesses: The new Anodised Blue colour wasnt available when i originally got mine end of last year.....
Bottom Line:
These are by far the best cranks ive owned
After 3 months riding in the aussie dust they soin smooth and true, there is no flex in them at all, and their lighter than saints and just as tough
Also with the new colours coming out, they are orgasmic to look at to!
Also to the people who are worried about them not having pedal inserts, there is nothing to worry about, the optium Al threads are build like an aussie brick sh!t house
I smashed the left pedal in a rock face last week, hard enough to bend the axle on the pedal i was using (not the Wah Wah's) and the threads where fine
I pretty much swear by raceface products from now on
Only sucky thing is the new blue colour wasnt available when i first got these....
Strengths: Really stiff & strong. Loads of options for crank & spindle length & chainring configuration. As the guy above says, these are one of the lightest DH cranks available - lighter than 08 Saint. They have 6mm of chainline adjustment, so I could get them set-up just right with my chain device. Includes BB & a lifetime warranty.
Weaknesses: Took me a while to fit, but that's mainly because I was swapping spacers around to get my chainline just right.
Bottom Line:
By far the best DH cranks out there at the moment. Light, stiff & strong. The graphics feature a map of my local trails too - sick!
Just take you time fitting them.
Submitted by
milkmanmarce
a Downhiller
from North Vancouver
Date Reviewed: November 4, 2008
Strengths: Very strong and stiff. 170mm crank with 36t ring and bash only weighs 1020g. Lighter than Saint
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
This a fantastic crankset that never lets you down. In the past RF bb's have been suspect, but with the new Phil Wood grease and seals, the bb is outstanding. 6 months of wet muddy Shore and Whistler riding and the bb still feels like new. Love the graphics too. Made in Canada with US aluminium, a true North American product, AND it's lighter than Saint. What more could you ask for? If you want to go even lighter, but still want a bombproof crank, check out the Atlas AM.
Will this work?
12x36 rear 10 speed SRAM
Race face atlas FR cranks/bb
SRAM X9 2x10 shifters, front, rear deraiuller
24/36 + MRP LRP bash guard.
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