Forged and CNC machined heat treated aluminum shell with carbon reinforcement. Hallow tubular spider and removable, replaceable chainring tabs. PC = Powdercoat. This is the first crank to effectively interface the high impact strength of aluminum and the virtually infinite fatigue life of carbon fiber. Weight: 650g/1.43lb
Submitted by
Phantomtracer
a Cross Country Rider
from Philly, PA Date Reviewed: June 21, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Light Weight
Weaknesses:
Bottom braket durability, chain rings do not last
Similar Products Used:
XTR
Bike Setup:
Intense Tracer
Bottom Line:
I bought these when they just came out and have recently replaced them with XTR. The bottom braket has been replaced four times, because the bearings keep getting wasted, yes I lubed them with bearing grease and I ride Cross Country no drops. The bottom bracket would always require a second tightening after having been reassembled, I used a torque wrench but it wouldn't matter. The ISIS interface will loosen up if you have to take the cranks apart to replace the bottom brackets. The carbon fiber is a big marketing scam, it doesn't do anything and infact is only a few pieced that are glued into the cutouts. The chain rings were quickly, and they are not cheap. The first chain ring was defective (a rivit was installed to close to the edge causing a tooth to break off) I had to send Race Face the chain ring for Warranty, the whole process took approx. 3 months!! I bought a replacement so I could ride but what good is a warranty if you have to waint 3 months, good thing it wasn't a bad crank. Overall, I am very dissappointed. Race Face has already abandoned this technology it seems like they always copy Shimano but they cannot execute like the big S can. What really gets me is I spent over 300 dollars in bottom bracket replacements, I should have given up on Race Face a long time ago. Don't waste your money.
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Submitted by
font9a ninea
a Cross Country Rider
from austin Date Reviewed: June 10, 2007
Favorite Trail:
lone star
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
swap for my XTR kit
Strengths:
light. strong. good looks. tradiional mainentance.
Weaknesses:
i broke the non-drive side crank 3 years ago... I've been riding it ever since, and never noticed the difference.
There are lot of little parts you have to take apart to de-grease and regrease after ever ride. Invest in a 5mm ratchet and a chainring bolt holder (the 2007 shimanos use a torx, while everone else still uses that wierd split screwdriver with a boston in the middle.) Anyways, invest int the right tools and everything will be a cinch.
I would rather rider FSA, Crank Bros, Next than shimano -- however, Shimano makes the best XTR crankset on the market now... hands down.
I want the little guy to get a cult following and win against the japanse tidal wave... but so far they've all left me wondering why their products even compete against shimano.
Maybe in the downhill market the crank bros will win... and maybe in the XC race dept the Race Face will win... But these guys (especially raceface and crank bros) need to make an exernal bearing set the exeeds all XTR metrics and is simpler to adjust and cheaper to replace parts on.
Japan -- I hope you get your ass kicked here. I've wanted American or Swedich cranks ever since redline flicht cranks dissappeared.
- f9a
Similar Products Used:
everything
Bike Setup:
Maverick Durance... custom high end build
Bottom Line:
I love the hollowtech design.
I want a crankset as simple as the Redline Flights at lower weight than the XTRS and at half the price. Am I asking too much? Or maybe just half the weight or profiles, but still accept a tripple.
Heck, I love the new XTRs so much if you made every ring out of Ti ad Carbon, I just buy abother set.
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Submitted by
Daniel
a Cross Country Rider
from Greensboro Date Reviewed: March 8, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At:
Don't remember
Strengths:
Strong and light. Durable and reliable.
Weaknesses:
After 4 years of ownership the only weekness that I see is the little Carbon fiber stickers come off. yes those are stickers I guess the carbon is inside. the sticker cover up a little hole and that is about it.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XT
Bike Setup:
Sram X.0 drivetrain. Fox Fork, Mavic Crossmax
Bottom Line:
I bought these taper lock cranks in 2003 when isis cranks were flooding the market. they were 2002 model on closeout. after 4 years of ownership I finally wore out the middle chain ring. It was a 110x34t. Had to go salsa Race face does not make this size anymore. I lost a bolt also. I am on my third bottom bracket, second set of rims, fourth seatpost, and forgot how many chains and cassettes. I guess ISIS is superior but these taperlocks have stood the test of time. I have a feeling that I am going to have to upgrade when they stop making high end taper lock bottom brackets. When i do I will buy race face again.
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Submitted by
MJ
a Cross Country Rider
from Oakland,ME USA Date Reviewed: January 3, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Bear Notch
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$220.00
Purchased At:
LBS (employee purchase)
Strengths:
Light weight, strong, stiff, looks very cool when new
Weaknesses:
Expensive, No longer available new
Similar Products Used:
Race Face Next ISIS, XT octalink, XTR octalink, Travativ
Bike Setup:
Fuel 98 custom build, IDrive Race custom build
Bottom Line:
I have had these cranks on both my full suspension rides for the last 4+ years with no problems. I am heavy (200lbs) and ride hard and these cranks have been great. I pulled them off the GT this season because I have logged a lot of miles on them. These are carbon fiber components after all and have a expected lifespan just like handlebars and seatposts. I would buy more if I could find them, but would not suggest used ones unless I knew the age and history. Any part that lasts 5+ years on one of my bikes is quality.
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Submitted by
John R.
a Racer
from Texas Date Reviewed: December 20, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Anything in CO
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Strengths:
Light due to composite body
Weaknesses:
Week dure to composite material
Similar Products Used:
XTR, XT and other Race face cranks
Bike Setup:
Trek Fuel, Fox FX 80 SPV Rear etc....
Bottom Line:
I only weigh 157 lbs and I guarantee that I dont put out the watts that some pro riders do. Never the less I snaped the left crank arm during an exceleration and went down hard, fractured elbow road rash and etc.. I have been racing for about 8 years and this is the first crank arm I ever broke. I was lucky where it occured since in some of the areas I ride it could have been fatal. Do yourself a favor and sell these cranks if you own them. Also a friend of mind that owned the Turbine cranks broke one at the pedal. He only weighs 147lbs!
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Submitted by
solarity
a Cross Country Rider
from New Jersey Date Reviewed: October 10, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Ringwood, Sourland
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Light, stiff, strong, durable and sexy.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Truvativ, Shimano
Bottom Line:
Why don't they make these anymore!!! Just goes to show that good things never last! These puppies have been through hell and back and then back again and many times over. Over five years of use and abuse and they are still going strong. I have slammed these cranks into solid rock many times over as I ride technical, rocky trails in the northeast, they have been through mud, snow, water and many spectacular crashes and they still keep ticking. HELLO RACEFACE!!! BRING THESE CRANKS BACK!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Vince
a Weekend Warrior
from Scarborough,Canada Date Reviewed: July 31, 2006
Favorite Trail:
3 Stage
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
brought used from friend
Strengths:
looks, strenght, weight, spline
Weaknesses:
paint scruff off, raceface decal gone in 3 rides
Similar Products Used:
coda
Bike Setup:
Cannondale hard tail, lefty, crossmax sl, full XTR except crankset and rings, FSA BB, Hayes hydrolics....etc
Bottom Line:
stiff and light. Looks good when new. No complain but could be better if Raceface would sell the decal. For those people who said the carbon is only stickers, I think you got a fake one. It does have carbon insert!
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Submitted by
Matt Cooper
a
from Midwest and Georgia Date Reviewed: May 19, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
THE BEST! Screw outboard cranksets, octalink, and Isis!! Super light, super stiff, look good, incredibly sturdy!
Magnesium rigid singlespeed w/ World Class Ti Bottom Bracket
Bottom Line:
Ths is my second review because I LOVE thse cranks! I swapped out my flexxy Synacros BB with a sexxy World Class Ti BB and I can detect very little flex (about the same as a good Isis setup)... They aren't as stiff as the new oubaord designs... but I enjoy not burning through BB cups, being able to adjust my chainline, and not having to buy new tools. I havent had a single squeek, grind, or wobble out of my crank setup. And I am a rider who mashes the pedals, and Ive broken nearly every crank Ive ever had! I've ridden these cranks everyday for the last 9 months. They refuse to fail! I love them so much I'm putting them on my touring bike this summer for a 1000 mile ride... Race Face needs to bring back these cranks! They are the BEST!!!!!
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Submitted by
Alan Bush
a Cross Country Rider
from Christchurch, NZ Date Reviewed: April 23, 2006
What's with the carbon "inserts" being decals?? When I purchased these cranks I was under the impression that the carbon bitties in the cranks went all the way through. Now, after a year of use, I've noticed the carbon bits are merely stickers that will peel off over time. Another posting below mentioned this - and I'm pretty sure they're not fakes! That aside, the cranks are brilliant and work well, but I'm a little "miffed" that I was a little misled!
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Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Rockton, IL Date Reviewed: December 24, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Porcupine Rim
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$95.00
Purchased At:
used on ebay
Strengths:
Really Really light, even comparred to todays standards. Seem very strong. Make a great singlespeed crank using the middle ring or the bottom ring. Removable chainring tabs. Good ole trusty square taper! Cool carbon look.
Weaknesses:
A bit flexy, but I have it paired with a Synacros titanium bottom bracket, so its probably more the bb. The stovk inner chainring is steel and is heavy, replace it.
Similar Products Used:
XTR M952, XT, Strongarm 2, Coda Expert
Bike Setup:
Litech Magnesium hardtail/singlespeed. XTR/517 wheels w/ Kenda Kozmik Lite II's. Manitou Mars 1/Cannondale aluminum rigid. Easton EA70 stem and carbon bar. Eggbeaters. Thompson. Avocet Ti saddle. SRAM X.9 transmission when not a single.
Bottom Line:
Seems like a wonderful crank. It's old, its used, and it still kicks ass. I've burned through Shimano octalink crap and didn't feel liek shelling out a ton of cash for a reliable and light outboard crankset, so I got this and I haven't had a single problem.
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Submitted by
james
a Cross Country Rider
from castro valley CA Date Reviewed: December 14, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
weight looks rigidity
Weaknesses:
paint fades quickly. I have silver and have noticed that paint job does not stick well. Should be made in a polished finish as well
Similar Products Used:
Shimano LX,Caramba
Bike Setup:
Kona Pahoehoe, GT Zaskar LE
Bottom Line:
nice cranks, really need a better pain job though
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Submitted by
Lance Schober
a Cross Country Rider
from Vail, CO Date Reviewed: August 2, 2005
Favorite Trail:
the grand traverse vail mt. back bowls
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
79
Strengths:
From all the great things I have heard I have not put these on my bike yet, but there is a reason. Buyers beware.
Weaknesses:
I don't know if these are a knock off or these are what was manufactured from race face like this. If so It was a perfect job. The "Cabon Fiber Core" are stickers. The stickers are carbon, but they are only a couple of mm thick. Not incompassing the whole core of the crank. When I told bike mechanic freind that I got these cranks that I have wanted for ever he told me that all the next lp's he has worked on have all been stickers of carbon fiber were there should be a whole core. I was shocked, knowing the quality of my previous race face components in the past have always been very good. To my dismay, I went home and examined the pedals mo closely. Sure enough, the carbon on this pedals were indeed stickers! Bummer. anyhow hopefuly these are not what race face put out and these are fakes. but buyer beware and these people did a hell of a job making these look perfect.
Similar Products Used:
race face turbine lp, shimano xt.
Bike Setup:
giant cmc team carbon hard tail. all sram with rock shox sid world cup. race face turbine lp cranks, system stem and head set
Bottom Line:
I have writen a letter to race face to see if they know who has fabricated these and that they are aware themselves. They have not responded yet but I am anxiously awaiting a response. So, be careful of these cranks. Needless to say I have not put these cranks on my bike as I have no idea if they will hold up to what the real cranks say they will do. I just want to make people aware that these imposters are out there and they look like the real thing. At least I did not pay full price for these.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from North Carolina Date Reviewed: July 22, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Pisgah
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$265.00
Purchased At:
Bike Shop
Strengths:
Light and and very Stiff. Cool colors.
Weaknesses:
None that I can think of... Oh wait, I snapped the drive side crank arm in half...
Similar Products Used:
XTR, XT, Truvative.
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher, XTR, Mavic, Marzocchi
Bottom Line:
I have used these cranks without fail for the past 3+ years on a weekly basis. They are light and extraordinarily stiff. I was just peddling along a few days ago when "POP" the drive side crank arm snapped clean in two. I managed to bail out and immediately ran to check on my maim bicycle... I have initiated the warranty process with Race Face and all seems to be going well thus far. In retrospect, this is an excellent product, it just couldn't handle the power!!! Only 4 chilis overall since it broke.
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Submitted by
David
a Cross Country Rider
from Monrovia Date Reviewed: July 20, 2005
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
Mount Airy Bicycles
Strengths:
Light, Strong, Lasting
Weaknesses:
None (well, need to be careful if you use solvents to clean your chain -- but I don't, so no probem)
Similar Products Used:
Various Shimano up to XT, Coda
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Jekyll, Cannondale Gemini
Bottom Line:
Excellent, strong, light. I break light parts. I'm heavy, ride hard, ride a lot. These have just lasted and lasted. Highly recommend.
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Submitted by
Striker
a
from Mass Date Reviewed: January 31, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Bottom Line:
Note to Eric: Race Face stopped making the Next LP cranks (or are in the middle of a design overhaul)... which is probably why they told you they no longer have any decals. No reason to flame them before finding out the facts.
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Submitted by
Eric
a Cross Country Rider
from Tempe, Arizona Date Reviewed: November 2, 2004
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Strengths:
Stiff, strong, lightweight, looks awesome when new.
Weaknesses:
Cost, customer service, once you've worn the paint and the decals away, you cannot repaint or even get new decals - so after a year or two when they start to look like crap, you're stuck with it.
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager, XTR
Bike Setup:
GF Mt. Tam. stock with some upgrades.
Bottom Line:
As far as an XC crankset goes, this is the lightest and stiffest I've used. It is also one of if not the most expensive you can buy. If you are paying for it's looks, don't! The powdercoat and the decals will scuff off rather quickly when seriously used. I wanted to transfer my LP's from my aging hardtail to my new 5 Spot. That can only happen with new paint and decals. Go to Race Face's website - guess what - you cannot repaint (voids warranty) and Race Face won't do it for you, period! Wouldn't be cost-effective for them and all that good corporate nonsense. So I write RF and say that's fine, I'll repaint myself and take my chances without a warranty - if I send you a SASE and a few bucks can you send me a couple of new decals? RF actually tells me that they don't have any and no longer make them, and that I should check automotive stores. What!? Heads up people - the new RF Next LP's won't have the "Next Race Face Forged" decal on them anymore in 2005! No offense, but when a company tells me that they think I'm stupid and will believe anything they say, that's the last they'll see of my business. God help me if I ever need to warranty my cranks - RF will probably try and tell me they don't make them anymore. Crankset easily gets four or five chili's out the gate, but when the company treats you like that, three is the most it deserves. Since they only look good for the first year or two, cannot be restored in any manner, and god only knows if RF will honor warranty, only two for value.
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Submitted by
George Hill
a Weekend Warrior
from New York, NY Date Reviewed: August 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Trumbull, CT
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$225.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Lightweight, stiff as my ... well you know, not bad looking, ISIS drive.
Weaknesses:
The finish is a little weak.
Similar Products Used:
There is nothing like these cranks.
Bike Setup:
M4 Stumpjumper, rebuilt around the frame that fits me perfectly.
Bottom Line:
I wouldn't have believed the hype about the stiffness of these cranks and then I bought them and rode them. Holy shizzle!! Talk about direct power transfer. I thought the stock cranks were reasonably stiff, but I could feel a bit of flex when I was really hammering. No way on these puppies. With the super stiff, super light cranks and ISIS drive, it's every ounce of power I have right to the rear wheel. If you're a weight and efficiency junky like me, these cranks are for you. Don't be a half man though, you gotta get the ISIS drive.
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Submitted by
Bruce
a Weekend Warrior
from Maine Date Reviewed: June 15, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$310.00
Purchased At:
speedgoat.com
Strengths:
Light, stiff, killer looks
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Deore XT square taper
Bike Setup:
NEXT ISIS w/ Truvativ Gigapipe Team SL
Bottom Line:
These are the nicest cranks I have ever seen and ridden! Lifetime warranty... can't go wrong. I just like to stare at them.
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Submitted by
Nate
a Cross Country Rider
from Mayer, AZ, USA Date Reviewed: June 15, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Cathedral Rock
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$195.00
Strengths:
Lightweight. Looks great. Warranty.
Weaknesses:
Crankarms can loosen if you're doing jumps and drops on them a lot.
Bike Setup:
Yeti ARC
Bottom Line:
I've used this crankset for nearly one year with a RaceFace Signature Ti ISIS bb. The performance from this combination is exceptional. You might be able to find a lighter combination, but not by much. Furthermore, this crankset has the most unique look out there. Lightweight riders like myself (145) should experience few problems. Heavier riders, however, may be too abusive.
If there is any weakness to this crankset, it might be the rings. I've chipped one tooth on the large ring.
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Submitted by
Jo Dirt
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: April 4, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Most any singletrack
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$175.00
Strengths:
-Silly strong -Sillier stiff -Killer looks
Weaknesses:
-Must ride fast to avoid 'Poser' tag -powdercoating isn't great
These things rock the casbah. Stiffer than Elvis' corpse; super sexy looks; lifetime warranty; seemingly invincible. Oh, and the rings work beautifully too. My first set lasted almost 3 years of hard riding.
Too bad you need to ride faster than Mr. Overend on methamphetamine, crack and NyQuil to keep from being branded as a poser. I hate that.
Two complaints: #1. one must be very careful of what solvents get on the carbon and epoxy, as the wrong chemicals can ruin these cranks. Luckily, none of these compounds occur in nature, and the cranks actually seem to like mud. #2. The powdercoating and clearcoat kind of suck. At this price point, I had hoped the finish would be a bit more durable. Fortunately, scuffed gear helps ward off that poser label.
If you want faultless cranks that put the power to the dirt like nothing else, these are the answer. Bullseye cranks are as stiff and possibly even stronger, but bearing issues and the whole integrated BB thing make me skeptcal. Plus it appears they have gone out of business. The Ritchey Logic cranks (nice low Q-factor -thanks Tom) were nice, but not as stiff as I would like. Even the RF Turbine LP wasn't as still as the Next. Our winner...
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Submitted by
Ashleigh
a
from Canada Date Reviewed: March 18, 2004
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$176.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Super stiff with lots of bling!
Weaknesses:
Weakness?
Similar Products Used:
XTR, Raceface Turbine
Bike Setup:
CrossMax, Marathon SL, Specialized S-Works, XTR
Bottom Line:
These are such sweet cranks that I had to buy another pair. I used to have a set of the Square taper and have just upgraded to the ISIS. Remeber to go big or go home!
5 Chillies all the way!
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Submitted by
mark wilson
a Cross Country Rider
from plymouth, mn Date Reviewed: December 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
f trail rodalben germany
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$175.00
Purchased At:
cycle paht
Strengths:
Stiff, strong, light, reliable
Weaknesses:
minor issues really, paint scratches easily and as with all cranks they are hard to clean around the spider
Similar Products Used:
RF Turbine, AC Lo-Pro, XT, LX, DX
Bike Setup:
Blur, marathon S, easton, thompson, king, Mavic/hugi,Hope mini, Next Lp's, xtr, sram, FSA ti BB
Bottom Line:
These are a bit pricey but they work great. I have ridden 3 foot drops and logged alot of miles with no creaking. That's not huge for some of you sicko's but for light XC cranks they are pretty sturdy. I have a pair of Turbines that are 6 years old and still no problems. These guys make great stuff.
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Submitted by
Ride
a
from Indianapolis Date Reviewed: December 15, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Bottom Line:
These cranks are about as close to perfect as you can get. I am interested in the new FSA carbon cranks, but after two years without ANY issues I can't see changing yet. Goes perfect with the Ti BB from RF. I like it better than my XTR's as the spline is much deeper and won't strip out as easy. Go ISIS!
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Submitted by
Mirek
a Cross Country Rider
from Grand Rapids, MI Date Reviewed: November 29, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
JensonUSA or Price Point
Strengths:
Stiff and strong
Weaknesses:
Non
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XT
Bottom Line:
Besides the strength and durability they look great. I would like to try the new XTR’s but as long as my Next LP’s perform well there is no need for change.
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Submitted by
JWGG WGG
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto Date Reviewed: July 26, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Hardwood Hills
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$290.00
Purchased At:
ebay O2 bikes
Strengths:
Feels very strong and transfers power like no other crank! ISIS drive is so sweet.
Weaknesses:
none so far.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XTR/XT/LX
Bike Setup:
GT Zaskar X, Fox Float RLC, Thomson Seatpost & Stem, Race Face Next LP Carbon Crank and handlebar, Maxxis Larsen TT tires, Time Carbon Pedals, Chris King Headset, Hope Mini's, XTR shifters with XTR FD & RD.
Bottom Line:
Once you ride a Next LP you'll never go back to anything else. Buy it if you are looking for a lightweight crank with exceptional strength and durability. I will buy one for more next bike for sure!
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Submitted by
Jack
a Cross Country Rider
from HK Date Reviewed: July 21, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
JensonUSA
Strengths:
liteweight, relatively inexpensive, good looks!
Weaknesses:
paint chips,
Similar Products Used:
xtr 2003
Bike Setup:
merlin xlm,SID SL, XTR group, X517
Bottom Line:
stiff but not as stiff as xtr 2003.
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Submitted by
Darren
a Cross Country Rider
from Edmonton, Alberta, Canda+ Date Reviewed: June 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
all of them
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
The looks! Weight and stiffness! Did I mentions the looks?
Weaknesses:
paint chips off and you cannot get them repainted
Similar Products Used:
Turbine LP's, 2001 XT's
Bike Setup:
Tricked out 2001 Schwinn Homegorwn Factory. 21.7LBS WITH DUAL DISCS AND DROPPING.
Bottom Line:
FROM THE MOMENT I FIRST SAW THESE I WANTED THEM. I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO AFFORD THEM, AND MAN AM I HAPPY THAT I DID. VERY NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN STIFFNESS OVER THE XT'S THAT WERE ON THE BIKE. WITH A RACEFACE ISIS BB, IT BLEW THE OLD XT'S OUT OF THE WATER! I AM NOT A LITTLE RACER BOY, BUT TIP THE SCALES AT 220 LBS PLUS, AND THE DIFFERENCE WAS HUGE! I NOW NOTICE THE FLEX IN THE FRAME BECAUSE THERE IS NONE FROM THESE BEAUTIES. THE SHIFTING IS GREAT.
BUT REALLY THESE CRANKS ARE ABOUT THE LOOKS! THEY LOOK SO DAMN HOT, THAT WHEN THE PAINT STARTED TO CHIP I NEARLY CRIED. THAT IS THE ONE BAD THING ABOUT THESE CRANKS, THEY LOOK ALMOST TOO GOOD TO RIDE BUT MAN DO THEY FLY!
RACEFACE MAKES GREAT PRODUCTS PERIOD! ONE OF THE BEST UPGRADES I HAVE EVER MADE. AWESOME POWER TRANSFER, SEXY LOOKS, AND CANADIAN!
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Submitted by
Lionel
a Cross Country Rider
from Calgary, Canada Date Reviewed: June 9, 2003
Favorite Trail:
too many to list
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Bike Shop
Strengths:
Over the past year I have been upgrading my rig. Although these cranks looked awesome I simply had no idea what a hugh difference they would make to my ride.
WOW! These cranks are absolutely awesome. Subjectively it feels as though my power/speed have increased about 15%.
They are beautiful, super light weight, and appear truely sexy!
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Stock cranks.
Bike Setup:
Rocky Element Race, Race Face cranks & post, Shimano...
Bottom Line:
Fortunately I got these beauties during a half price sale in Jan. They are beautifully crafted, the workmanship is obvious. They improved my ride so draumatically that I had this "sh*t eating grin" on my face for the longest time. They are strong, rigid, and lightweight.
As mentioned in previous posts, if you are looking for a worthwhile conponnent to put on your bike, and cost is not a hugh factor, you cannot lose with these. They are great!
In fact I was so impressed I went out and bought the Race Face seat post which has served me very well.
keep it up boys, it is a pleasure to purchase something so well made. A solid 5!
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Submitted by
Flyin Fischer
a Cross Country Rider
from Waunakee, WI Date Reviewed: April 23, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Levi's Mound
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$230.00
Purchased At:
Cambria Bicycle Outfitter
Strengths:
RIGID, lightweight, and a badas* look!
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
RaceFace LP, XT, Tracer
Bike Setup:
Custom Joe Breezer steel hardtail! Entire XTR Group, Duke Race 80mm, CrossMax hoops, all RaceFace componets, and only 20.25 LBS!!
Bottom Line:
I bought my Next LP cranks last year. I rode them hard and must say they are the most impressive cranks I've ever felt. There is a big difference between the LP's and the NEXT LP's as far as stiffness goes. They are just sweet cranks!!
THE BEST FEATURE I MUST SHOUT OUT IS RACEFACE'S CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!
About a month ago, anxious to go riding, I went for a cruz and my left crank arm fell off!! This was totally my fault though! I just put my bike together and went for a short ride, and didn't think about retorquing the crank bolts during the ride; while cruzing up a ridge the left arm fell off! I couldn’t even feel it come loose?!
This little incidence ruined the crank arm and it never stayed tight again.
I sent them up to RaceFace and the dudes up there hooked me up with a whole new crankset!! Even though they said the cause of it is NOT covered under warranty!! GOT TO LOVE THAT CUSTURMER SERVICE ;)
I guess that's what you pay for. Support and appreciate RaceFace components!
*Note to all: Always retorque or check your crank bolts after a short ride after installing them.
5 Crazy Horses for the Canadian Boyz!
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Submitted by
Chance Richie
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin, TX Date Reviewed: March 22, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Emma Long
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$320.00
Purchased At:
Mystic Cycles
Strengths:
Stiff, light, tough
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Cheap stock stuff
Bike Setup:
Enduro w/ Chris King, Marzocchi, and Cane Creek
Bottom Line:
I have upgraded every upgradeable component on my Enduro over the winter without regard to price in anticipation of the new season. Of all the components I have added, the best purchase was the Raceface cranks. I couldn't believe how light they were when they came out of the box. Once I put them on I noticed a dramatic difference in the stiffness and strength of the crankset. I don't know what else to say besides if you make one upgrade on your bike replace your crankset with Raceface Next.
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Submitted by
Steven Hill
a Cross Country Rider
from Scottsdale Date Reviewed: March 5, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Amoung the Cacti and Havalinas
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$175.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Very strong and efficient. It really made a difference after upgrading from the Bontrager's that came with my bike. Just for the steep climbs it was worth every penny. I don't give a hoot either way, but I admit they look pretty darn good on the bike. Was pissed at the dorks at my bike shop, so I bought online for a fraction of it's worth.
Weaknesses:
I have not found it, other than the full MSRP on these suckas.
Similar Products Used:
Upgraded from the Bontrager Select cranks that made it through 16 months. Boy, what a difference! Would have done sooner.
Bike Setup:
(1) Trek Fuel90 (ZR9000 with a carbon rear triangle), LX/XT. (2) Trek Liquid30 (XT/XTR) stock with Chris King headset.
Bottom Line:
Buy it from your bikeshop if you want to invest in your future bike riding happiness. If not, go to Ebay and compare the 2003 XTR to the Next LP, and buy whichever is cheaper (and relatively new). In that scenario, you will buy a NextLP.
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Submitted by
Glenn Eickenhorst
a Cross Country Rider
from Matthews, NC, USA Date Reviewed: February 19, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Elizabeth Furnace in Front Royal, VA
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Light weight, solid, and now I can say, great customer service.
Weaknesses:
Granny ring not as stiff as XTR, but if I didn't have my damn chain suck problems in mud, it wouldn't be an issue :-)
Similar Products Used:
Turbine LP, Shimano XTR
Bike Setup:
Dean Ti with a classic 97 Zokes Atom Bomb, 8 spd XTR drivetrain (soon to be Raceface cranks/BB again), Avid Mag brakes, King headset, Raceface stem, Easton CT2 straight bar, and King/X517 wheelset
Bottom Line:
My comments are primarily on their customer service, which is key when I'm paying serious cash for a crankset. I sent my tapered Next LP cranks back due to constant creaking. Before shipping, I had tried flip-flopping these cranks and my Turbine cranks with my RF Ti and Chromo BBs... but still had creaking in the Next LPs. I even made the mistake of hoping overtightening would do the trick. Needless to say, my overtightening voided the warranty, as I found out after I sent the cranks back. I completely understood and sent an email reply asking that my cranks be shipped back and a confirmation when they were shipped. More than a month passed with no response. So I sent another email and heard nothing for another few weeks. Finally on the third email, which wasn't as nice as the first two, I got a response the next day from the folks in British Columbia with an apology and a deal I couldn't refuse on a discounted upgrade to ISIS cranks and BB. From an overall rating of one chili to five chilis in one 5 minute phone call... great job Raceface!!!
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Submitted by
T Maloney
a Cross Country Rider
from Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: February 13, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Behind my house
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$185.00
Strengths:
Stiff, light and killer looks
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
strongarm II, xtr
Bottom Line:
These are brilliant cranks. They have it all. On this website I have read people complaining about the weight. Mine are considerably lighter than my dads '02 xtr cranks and are alot stiffer. The rings shifted alot better then I had anticipated after reading some of the reviews on this website. Excellent crank. I think any xc rider should have these but especially the guys who really like to stand and mash the pedals on a climb or long stretch of doubletrack.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Racer
from Georgia Date Reviewed: January 31, 2003
The chainrings went dull and wouldnt shift worth anything, couldnt hold pressure of a chain... Carbon wrap gets ugly looking after 1 month, and self extraction is a pain,,, my bb interface starting going 'south' after it developed 'play' and started ovalizing,,,
race face wouldnt warranty because they said i used it for over 2 years, but in actuality, ive had it for 5 months
garbage! get shimano,,,
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Submitted by
J-Bay
a Racer
from Westside Date Reviewed: January 27, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Stiff and creak free.
Weaknesses:
These cranks are nice but the powder coating looks cheap and the carbon stickers are for posers. Having to worry about getting chain lube on my crank arms. Shifting is good but my xtr cranks shift better.The crankbolts are heavy. Save some money and buy the lp's.
Bottom Line:
Over blown hype.I am just sour after seeing the 2003 xtr crank and bottom bracket.
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Submitted by
James Erdmann
a Downhiller
from Cairns, Queensland Australia Date Reviewed: January 27, 2003
Favorite Trail:
'99 World DH course
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Best if i dont say who...
Strengths:
Yes I know, all you XC racers are going to click your tounges at me. I ride Mountaincross and hardtail downhill, and i only got the cranks becouse if i do snap/bend them they have a lifetime warranty! They are stiff as all buggery, beutifully machined and dont have any creaking or flexing. Even taking high as 14 foot drops, and eight foot to flat drops, they have held up very well. The Racerings (i run triples) are so well machined and gear shifting is silent and sexy.
Weaknesses:
The paint work has a few chips, so i just touchedc them up with hobby paint and got a respray with a clear protective coating!
Similar Products Used:
Raceface Northshore XS, Raceface Prodigy, some other crappy shimano ones.
Bike Setup:
Chris King Headset, Alexrims DX32, Magura hubs, Avid Cable Disc (nice), Snafu platform pedals, Thompson 400 seatpost, FUNN headhoncho and fatboyslim, RS Psylo XC.
Bottom Line:
These are really nice, and have had my friends and other racers taking their eyes off the trail and onto my cranks! These are really gnarly, and i would reccomend you get the splined compact version. Oh, and to add the cheery on top, they have a replacable spider! Given the fact that i had these on my bedside table too look at before i went to bed and when i woke up for a few days, i lit five flamin chillis for overall, and sparked up another five crispy ones for value, though if they had no lifetime warranty, i would not have even thought about using them.
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Submitted by
Pale Rider
a Cross Country Rider
from New Jersey Date Reviewed: November 21, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
not @ liberty to say
Strengths:
SEXY, SEXY, SEXY! Light weight, VERY stiff, the envy of all my friends. Very crisp shifts.
Weaknesses:
R/F logo is a decal, funny chainline when used with R/F ISIS B/B and D.H. cup. Steel 22t chainring instead of aluminum. Steel chainring bolts in stead of aluminum. And NO ONE makes Ti self-extracting crank bolts for these! (I have the R/F Signature Ti B/B).
Similar Products Used:
XT Hollowtech, XTR, Coda Competition 2X9, etc....
Bike Setup:
Maverick American ML-7----need I say more?
Bottom Line:
Love the cranks. I almost slept with them under my pillow the first night i had them. I could look at these things all day. They're all people say they are and more. I did put comored SRP aluminum chainring bolts and a CODA aluminum 22t chainring on mine, though....to shave even more weight! Get 'em, you'll love 'em.
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Submitted by
Saby R
a Weekend Warrior
from Halifax Date Reviewed: September 21, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
As stiff as it gets, the look is second to noe and this is the lightest craks on the market (including XTR).
Weaknesses:
Taper BB (by going with this old technology, I saved lots of $$, not as stiff as splined sure stiff enough)
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain O2 Race, full XTR, Syncros (steam, post and headset),Rhyno Like
Bottom Line:
This is by far the best crank out there, it look way better than an XTR, it is stiffer and lighter as well. The shifting is super crisp and precise. The transfer of power is flawless wich is very important for those out of the saddle sprints. Mine doesn't make any noise as well. Some may argue that it is quite pricey but then again so is a Ferarri... The best always come at a premium,that way you can add a unique touch to your bike (let's be honnest how many people will have that crank???), I can't give it a 5 chilis for overall rating because the new desing (splined) is stiffer thus better but it is an extremly solid 4.9999 chilis.
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Submitted by
Frankie
a Weekend Warrior
from So Cal Date Reviewed: September 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Tiki Loop
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
South Bay Bikes
Strengths:
Stiff, sharp looking
Weaknesses:
Decals came off easily (yee-freakin'-haw)
Similar Products Used:
RF Turbine
Bike Setup:
SyCiP Unleaded, X Vert Super, XT/XTR, WH 959, XT discs etc etc
Bottom Line:
This is my second RF crank and I am really sold on their cranks. These guys handle my 2 x 9 big gear mashing and ask for more. Aside from the stiffness, they are also available in different colors (as opposed to grey only XTR) to match your bike's color scheme (small matter I know, but still).
Get Race Face Next cranks. They're the best yet.
4 Chilis for Value but 5 Overall
Cheers
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Submitted by
Darkkside
a Cross Country Rider
from Montreal Date Reviewed: August 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Bromont
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$330.00
Purchased At:
André Cycles & Sports
Strengths:
Stiffness, weight, (much less than XTR with RF signature Ti bottom bracket),shifting precision and awesome sexy looks (well...don't tell me it doesn't count :)
Weaknesses:
Concerned with paint durability, otherwise none so far.
Trek Fuel 100. XT-XTR drivetrain, Racelite tubeless wheels, cane creek S6 headset, Easton CT2 carbon bar, Sid Race titanium fork, avid single digit Ti brakes, Fox float RL rear shock, Race Face next lp crankset (with Signature Ti BB), Time ATAC Carbon pedals and Panaracer Trailblasters
Bottom Line:
The best you can ever own, period. A lot of reviewers compare this baby with the XTR crankset often times saying that the XTR is lighter...first of all, the XTR crankset alone is heavier than the XT, but is more durable. Second the Next LP is lighter than the XT, get the point? (I used to work in a high performance bicycle factory so I can tell you that this is an actual fact).
Moreover, the Next LP comes with a lifetime warranty whereas XTR comes with a 1 year warranty. along with good looks this should make you consider buying a next LP crankset instead.
Now the facts: The Next LP crankset is stiff as concrete, yet incredibly light. These cranks replace a Bontrager racelite and believe me this is a great relief. I will certainly have to ride more to confirm stiffness though. I have been more impressed by shifting precision; the response is fast and silent, both upshifting and downshifting and the increase in load doesn't seem to influence that (and I have very strong legs). The price could be an issue but usually you must pay for a lifetime warranty...Finally, the most beautiful crankset around, I have the white one and with the white decals on my bike it really looks awesome.
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Submitted by
Dirk
a Cross Country Rider
from Mishawaka, IN, USA Date Reviewed: August 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Rum Village
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint.com
Strengths:
Everything! Looks, light, stiff, lifetime grarantee, RaceFace. Did I mention light and stiff?
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano LX
Bike Setup:
GT, Bontrager Mustangs, Marzocchi MXC, Shimano XT, Chris King, Thomson
Bottom Line:
If you are serious about your riding this is an obvious choice. Or if you have a little extra cash and you want to grow into the best performing crankset on the market, this is it. I managed to get this sweet piece of work including chainrings for $200. When I lifted up the box I thought I got ripped off. It felt empty! But when I opened the box I saw a wonderful piece of work. Mounted it with a RaceFace SRX BB and started shreading tens of seconds off my laptime. This thing is SILENT. I still haven't messed with it. Load it with grease and tighten to specs. Problem free and stiff as a rock. With a lifetime guarantee from RaceFace, find the best deal and buy NOW!!!
I'd like to give this product a hot and steamy 5 dog turds. Thanks RaceFace.
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Submitted by
Sean
a Cross Country Rider
from Amish Country..Lancaster,Pa Date Reviewed: July 30, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Mt Gretna, Rocky Ridge, Potapsco
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$155.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Light, Extra stiff, Cool Looks
Weaknesses:
hard time installing Real Rings.. paint chips
Similar Products Used:
Cook Bros E cranks,
Bike Setup:
Isbis Szazbo, King Headset, Easton Monkeylite SL, Control Tech stem and post, Rock Shox Psylo Race, Fox Float R, travel 4 front 5 rear, Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL with XTR ti cassette, crossmax...
Bottom Line:
my old Cook Bro were light but somewhat flexy and creaky..had a trouble mounting my current Real Rings, other it has been bomb proof, very stiff, light.. no creaks, looks great.. I got a great deal on ebay.. but seems like the price of these cranks are comming down somewhat now..
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Submitted by
Craig
a Racer
from Thousand Oaks, CA Date Reviewed: July 15, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Whatever
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
cambria
Strengths:
Stiff, light weight, shifts well, looks great.
Weaknesses:
A bit pricy, but that's ok. Bought mine with the chainrings.
Similar Products Used:
True Vativ Team Stylo, Isis drive.
Bike Setup:
Ibis Silk Ti, Mavic Cross Max UST wheelset, Sid SL fork, Easton carbon bar, Paul's brakes and Love levers, Chris King headset, Egg Beater pedals, Thompson Elite post, Flight saddle, XTR shifters and derailers, Race Face XC bottom bracket. Only the best.
Bottom Line:
Noticable improvement in shifting over True Vativ. Not that the True Vativs were bad; these are just better. They are also stiffer. I think they may be a bit lighter also. Of cource, they're the best looking cranks out there. Pricey, but I wanted to get my bike set up with the best. To bad I can't ride it to it's potential. At least it looks really cool.
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Submitted by
Twisted
a Cross Country Rider
from Whitehall, PA Date Reviewed: June 12, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Speedgoat Bicycles
Strengths:
- very, very high durability - RaceFace reputation - weight - looks
As with other RaceFace products I've used, the quality of this crank is second to none. I had very good luck with my old Turbine LP and I expect the same with this crank. The Next LP IS a little stiffer which is nice for when you're out of the saddle pounding away. Right now, you can get these with the older style BB for cheap...
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Submitted by
MikeHunt X.
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver B.C. Date Reviewed: May 22, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$230.00
Purchased At:
wheelworld
Strengths:
Stiffness,looks,and price. You cannot beat the $227 price tag, that's including the rings and shipping and handling. So what if there are square tapered?
Weaknesses:
Had to spend an additional 50$ for a new BB to get the whole set up running correctly. See comments below
Similar Products Used:
Prodigy's and XT's
Bike Setup:
Trek Fuel
Bottom Line:
When I intially installed the cranks, I had problems with the shifting. It sucked really bad. I didn't understand it at first because the cranks I replaced was also a compact Race Face (prodigy's). I tried to do the fine tuning but I couldn't get it right. I started to join the band wagon with the other reviewers and started to blame the rings. I took it to my local LBS to have the problem diagnosed. Problem: my current BB was too wide. I had 113's and the mechanic suggested that I switch to 110's. The new crankset change my chainline. Man, the difference was like night and day!!!! The shifting is now crisp, quick, and no drag. Had to replace my old BB which was also Race Face with a Shimano BB (that's all he had on stock). The cranks would have gotten a perfect 5 terds but I had to spend more dead presidents to get the proper allignment. My old BB is now a fancy paper weight. Oh well......
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Submitted by
Philip
a Cross Country Rider
from Kodiak, Alaska Date Reviewed: May 8, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Came with bike
Strengths:
Nice looking, carbon reinforded, STANDARD SIZED CHAINRINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Compact model reviewed).
Weaknesses:
Not the greatest shifting. This is the real downfall. Everything else was cool, but shifting was just not nearly as fast or clean as XTR. Which really bites, because I HATE haveing to pay for XTR's proprietary rings.
Similar Products Used:
XTR 952, 953
Bike Setup:
Turner XCE, XTR, King, Thompson, Avid discs, etc
Bottom Line:
The Next LP's came on my Turner (slightly used) and I thought I'd give them a try. They are light, stiff, good looking, but sort of uninspiring otherwise. Shifting was kind of dead, and at first there was a little chain-suck, both on the up and down shifts. I measured the chain for stretch with a park chain checker, but it was fine. I finally got an isis bb tool (and no, the Park tool does not work with RF isis), switched back to XTR, mainly out of curiosity of comparison, and was pretty blown away at how much better the Shimano's shifted. Considering that the RF's cost more than XTR's, it seems like a no brainer. The only reason I really wanted to keep the Next LP's was because I wanted to be able to run some reasonably priced chainrings. Oh well. Three flaming cats for value (more expensive but inferior? Come on). Four for overall (high zoot factor, light, stiff, pretty).
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Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Bay Area, CA Date Reviewed: March 18, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Joaquin Miller
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
www.wrenchscience.com
Strengths:
weight, stiffness both laterally and vertically, splined
Weaknesses:
none. This is one product where I got what I paid for.
Similar Products Used:
'99 LX, '88 Sugino MP110, '94 STX
Bike Setup:
Titus Racer-X, '01 RF XS ISIS bb, Bontrager RE-1 pedals, Race Face rings (compact spider)
Bottom Line:
I love these cranks. Never before have I been able to crank and go like I do with these babies. I never have to worry about over-tightening or maladjusting the chainline if I have to pop them off: just torque them back down until they hit the stops on the bottom bracket. As a reviewer below said, they're so stiff that on the road I can feel the road vibrating back through the cranks and into my feet, even on dual-suspension. I *never* hear the chain rubbing the front derailleur in a way that would indicate lateral flex, and I weigh anywhere from 180-205, depending upon the time of year. I also love to honk out of the saddle, so stiffness is a big issue with me.
I bought these over XTR for three reasons: 1) XTR replacement chainrings are insanely expensive, 2) I have doubts about the long-term lateral stiffness of a 4-arm chainring spider, and 3) I wanted to be able to run a 20-tooth bailout granny for the super-steep climbs that are all over the East Bay here. I truly believe you get what you pay for with these cranks and, especially for you heavier guys, it'd be tough to find something better, although if I were more budget-minded I would've bought the Turbines over the XTs.
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Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from Berlin,Ct Date Reviewed: March 17, 2002
Favorite Trail:
west hartford res.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
berlin bicycle
Strengths:
strong,light and look great,isis drive.
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
xtr
Bike Setup:
ellsworth isis sl, xtr brakes, shifters,deraillears and chainrings. easton,lp,time and kore elite.
Bottom Line:
I have had these for about 10 rides so far. Performance wise, they are similar to the xtr. Honestly,I bought these largely due to their looks. My bike is anodized black, trimmed in red.The red cranks look awesome! I expected the performance to be as good as my xtr from reading reviews and talking to rf owners. I have not been disappointed. They definitely do get nicked as does any crank under hard xc use. I do not consider this a deficiency, rather expected normal wear. I chose to use xtr chainrings due to so many poor comments on the rf chainrings. The bottom line is if you want a great looking crank that performs great, this crank is for you. Take your time to get a good deal and you won't be disappointed.
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Submitted by
Josh
a Cross Country Rider
from Fairfax, VA Date Reviewed: March 16, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Stiff, great performance, looks good when new
Weaknesses:
Expensive as hell, paint scratches of very easily, customer service leaves a bit to be desired.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XT/XTR and other race face in the past, which were not nearly as good as these.
Bike Setup:
Spicer custom aluminum, Mega-9 XT/XTR drivetrain mostly, Manitou SXRTDS fork, Bontrager Crowbar, King HS, Sun Rhyno Lites, XTR and Ringle hubs, Moby Deuce post
Bottom Line:
These are good performance cranks, but are not worth the $$. Not that I am all caught up on looks, but there is NO REASON the paint should be chipping off a very expensive crankset during normal XC riding. The only way you can make sure that they do not look like they've been through a war zone is by keeping the bike in your basement forever. I am also not a big fan of this company's customer service, as I have had problems with a past RF crankset that were a pain to get fixed/replaced.
If you are some rich kid who wants to be a show-off by having a super-expensive crank that looks pretty, better keep away, it will get thrashed easily in the looks department. If you don't care if you spent alot of $$ for and beat-up looking cranks, then go for it....the performance is there, no question about it.
I just wonder about the quality of the rest of the product when they can't get the paint to stay on....
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Submitted by
Tommy
a Weekend Warrior
from Tennessee Date Reviewed: March 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Hamilton Creek
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
EBAy
Strengths:
Looks really cool. Green baby! :D
Weaknesses:
Would be cooler if they have color rings :D
Similar Products Used:
Sugino, XT, Turbine LP
Bike Setup:
Litespeed Obed, Raceface BB, Sachs chain, XTR derailers and shifters.
Bottom Line:
Hmmm what can I say? It works just like how a crank should work. Is it stiffer? I can't tell the difference. I can't tell the difference with all the cranks that I've used.
Why did I get them? Because they're one of the best that I can get. How do I know? Because they're so dang expensive. Considering they cost about $350, you would expect them to pedal by themselves :D
If you want one of the most expensive and coolest crank, this is the crankset for you. That's why I got them :D
Oh, they're pretty light too. Then again, they weight about the same as my XT crank :S
Just get it for the looks! And if you get the best, you won't have a reason to upgrade again :D
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Submitted by
greg weiss
a
from boulder, co usa Date Reviewed: February 26, 2002
Favorite Trail:
colorado trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$235.00
Purchased At:
dean
Strengths:
super stiff and light, very strong
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
xtr
Bike Setup:
dean ti hardtail xtr 9spd, rock shox sid race sun ringle 0xc wheels
Bottom Line:
so far an awesome crank, just got it recently and noticed an immediate increase in the power of my pedal stroke. very stiff and lightweight, feels stronger and much less flexy than my old xtr crankset. got the isis drive and ti bb expensive but so far, very worthwhile. definate cool factor in terms of color and the carbon inserts
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Submitted by
shawn
a
from upstate sc Date Reviewed: February 19, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
stiffness, good looks, great build quality
Weaknesses:
none so far. not even price because they are worth the money
Similar Products Used:
xtr, xt, lx, etc.
Bottom Line:
I had an xtr crank and bb and the bb went out the same time the chainrings did, so I replaced it all with the next lp isis crank and truvativ bb. These were a huge upgrade even after xtr's. Super stiff and excellent build quality. Race Face even has a lifetime warranty on them! I've been riding them for a while and forgot that they were even there. I guess that means they are working flawlessly. I will never own another brand of cranks again. I hear they also have excellent customer service, but I've never had to call them. Some people rate them lower because of the price but if you want the best it's gonna cost you. These are the best and they are worth it.
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Submitted by
steven trottier
a Racer
from winston n.c u.s Date Reviewed: February 11, 2002
Favorite Trail:
hobby park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$201.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
very very stiff. when you do wheelies or just bunnyhopping you can feel it's strength. looks awesome w/ the carbon inserts and makes the bike look more race ready.
Weaknesses:
none except for their price but i bought mine off eBay!!!
Similar Products Used:
none! xtr's are flexy and the others are hevy these cranks are the best of the best!
Bike Setup:
supercaliber monkeylites and crossmax's and full xtr king and all the best 21pounds
Bottom Line:
i love these cranks and just climbing up the hills you can tell the difference i really love em!you need them if you have a bad bb or want an excuse to look cool
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Submitted by
Kevin Mullins
a Cross Country Rider
from Claremont, NC USA Date Reviewed: February 7, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Any thing in WV see ya at Snow Shoe Nat.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$199.00
Purchased At:
Lightning Cycles
Strengths:
Super stiff, Yellow looks good on black, Yet to bask a ring, Chain don't fall off rings, Excellent power transfer for us mashers.
Weaknesses:
None (except my shoes rubbed the paint off and it's been through alot believe it's time for a new one and it'll be a Next LP
Similar Products Used:
Shimano but it doesn't compare
Bike Setup:
Fule 90 XTR, Next LP, Magura HS33
Bottom Line:
No other products can compare except the Turbine LP they are stout to. The chain travels perfectly onto the rings and doesn't fall off of the rings.Been a year and still haven't worn the rings out but I am getting close. The colors are awsome and can get it to match any bike. The Next LP is a must for any bike and a rider of any level can enjoy this product. When it comes to cranks there is no other.
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Submitted by
Noah
a Cross Country Rider
from Oregon Date Reviewed: December 22, 2001
White Industries, XT hollowtech, Specialized SWorks, RF Turbines.
Bike Setup:
99 Klein Adroit- Next LPs, mismatched components...
Bottom Line:
I was skeptical as to the actual stiffness of these cranks until I put them on and dropped a curb- it hurt! I was very surprised at the increase in power transfer over my White Industries cranks. These cranks are so stiff that I now notice every little but of flex in my frame because I am so well connected to the bike. These are especially great for those of us who do not spin perfectly- as a stomper I really appreciate the amazing power transfer that these cranks provide. These cranks are the best out there. period. If you can get a set for cheap, or if you are willing to shell out some serious cash for the best components, get these.
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Submitted by
Brett Nelson
a Cross Country Rider
from Adrian, Michigan USA Date Reviewed: December 21, 2001
Favorite Trail:
North Country Trail/Govt Trail Aspen
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
employee purchase (ALAB)
Strengths:
Looks cool, light weight, STIFF as a college freshman at the playboy mansion... ease in changing of rings, low maintenance
This crank isn't as light as the XTR, I'll admit that. But it is stiffer, looks better, and will last longer. Carbon holds up much longer under stress that fatigues aluminum.... It is pricey, but I think that it is one of the most important parts on your bike next to your frame and wheels. This is the best product that I've tried, frankly, all of the raceface stuff is as good as anything I've tried... except the Chris King is still the headset king!
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Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from freehold,nj Date Reviewed: December 16, 2001
Favorite Trail:
hartshorne woods
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$190.00
Purchased At:
cambriabike.com
Strengths:
Heard people talk about stiffness, didnt understand until now,bike now climbs like a goat.stiffness=better transfer of power. choice of colors.
Weaknesses:
Are you kidding..hmmm..maybe wild orange color. Other riders get angry when I pedal past them on steep climbs(kidding)
Similar Products Used:
shimano lx hollowtech/truvativ stylo team tapered/cheap stock stuff on baracuda A2B and specialized Rockhopper
Bike Setup:
'01 Jamis Dakar pro/ck headset/thompson stem & post/selle italia max flite trans am/answer hyperlite/'00 marz atom 80(great)/avid sd 7 brake setup(very good)/xtrshifters,derailleurs/11-32xt hubs w/517's & panaracer trailblaster/rf crank 24,34,46 tapered/sram chain/time atac
Bottom Line:
This is one of those products,when you buy it,on the first ride you say to yourself "oh this is what they meant"worth every penny.With this crank I now know I am holding my bike back.Bike performed ok before, with this crank steep hills are now a joke to climb and technical sections are easier too. The stiffness makes the bike firmer under foot and that translates to taking on tougher sections and less worry.. I have tried xtr on friends bikes Kona & Rocky mountain and race face kicks the big S butt on this product. I am not into one product over another just want quality not crap. hope you like it as much as I do and see you on the trails
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Submitted by
Rob Blanchard
a
from Basalt Colorado, USA Date Reviewed: November 17, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Tom Blake/highline
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
E-bay (new 175.00 w/o chain rings)
Strengths:
Stiff, cool looking
Weaknesses:
No weaknesses found as yet. They do "scratch" but, it a mountain bike, everything gets scratched sooner or later. Are they expensive? Yea, if you buy them from a retailer. Get on E-Bay and be patient. There are always some for sale and if you wait long enough you will find the color you want at the price you want.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano
Bike Setup:
Specialized ground control, Chris King head set, Marzochi Superfly2, Mavic 517 ceramic w/ XTR hubs, carbon bars, Avid AR50's, grip shift 9.0.
Bottom Line:
These are great cranks! Do they need to be expensive? No, not if you get on e-bay and are patient. The retail price is the only drawback.
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Submitted by
David
a Cross Country Rider
from Monrovia, MD Date Reviewed: November 12, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Gambril Park -- "blue"
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Mount Airy Bicycles
Strengths:
Stiff, light
Weaknesses:
Must be careful of chain cleaner and grease.
Similar Products Used:
XTR, Coda
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Jekyll
Bottom Line:
These are nice stiff cranks that work quite well.
With the carbon inserts, you have to be careful not to get lube or degreaser on them. Given that their close proximity to the chain, this is a limitation that worries me. But, since I use a dry lube and switched to simple green to clean the chain, I (hopefully) won't have any problems!
It took a lot of torque to get them to seat on the Race Face XS bottom brackets, and at first they creaked a bit and took several torque checks over the first 200 miles or so before they seated. But, now they're quiet and tight :).
If it were not for the limited selection of ISIS bottom brackets (all seem to be 113 mm which is a little too narrow for my Jekyll -- see my review of Race Face XS BB), I'd be really happy.
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Submitted by
Javier
a Cross Country Rider
from Antelope,CA USA Date Reviewed: November 11, 2001
Favorite Trail:
all of them
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
123bikes
Strengths:
They are stiff and look good.
Weaknesses:
I didn't get the submarine yellow ones. Got the black ones instead.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XT
Bike Setup:
'01 Intense Uzzi SL,Z.1MCR,sunrynolites,kinghubs/headset,thompson seatpost/stem,easton monkeylite h-bar,xt/xtr components,Race Face Next LP ISIS,hope mini discs
Bottom Line:
These cranks are stiff and awesome. I am glad I went with these instead of the Shimano XTR's.
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Submitted by
Simon Black
a Cross Country Rider
from Edinburgh Date Reviewed: October 11, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Coed-Y-Brenin
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
chainreactions
Strengths:
Light, unmistakable carbon sex appeal, exclusive, the Rolex of the crank world!!
Weaknesses:
'You have exceeded your authorised overdraft'. SAY NO MORE
Similar Products Used:
FSA Carbon Pro, XTR, XT, Middleburn
Bike Setup:
Whyte PRST1, full XTR drive train, Hope C2 brakes, Hope ti bottom bracket, Easton CT carbon pin, Monkeylite carbon bars, WR Compositi carbon stem, Hope Bulb/Mavic x317 wheels, Selle Italia SLR carbon/ti saddle, X-lite bits and bobs, Tioga SL pro tyres.
Bottom Line:
A set of cranks for those with more money than sense, however, spend a day with your feet attached to them and you know where your cash has gone. In submarine yellow they are the visual and technical highlight of any bike.
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Submitted by
Manny E.
a
from Austin,TX. Date Reviewed: October 1, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
The Bicycle Company
Strengths:
Lightweight. Technically 'Avant Garde' styling; like in "TAG Heuer" Very stiff,and strong. Multi coloured.
Weaknesses:
Paint does scratch off. I have a solution for this...see "The Bottom Line".
Similar Products Used:
XT,XTR Hollow cranks
Bike Setup:
'01 Tracer.XT Shimano drive. Panaracer Fire XTs on Mavic 517s. SDG 'Grand Prix' & Selle Italia Flite Gel Titanium saddles. All the rest is RACE FACE,including the BB.
Bottom Line:
I'm not disappointed with these,at all! Nor does it bother me that they scratch up. I've got the old 'Square Taper' ones,not the IsIs system...yet.
My cranks are RED,so I went out and matched up the cranks with REVLON red fingernail polish. It works,man!! No more noticable scratches,unless you're up on the cranks! I suggest that you all go out to a hobby shop,and buy some 'Testors' model paint;or try to match up colours with a fingernail polish...they do make it in a multitude o'colours,now! It's an easy solution,really.
Best cranks on the market! They look real FLY,man!
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Submitted by
minimag
a Cross Country Rider
from teulon Date Reviewed: June 24, 2001
Favorite Trail:
80 acres of singletrack in my backyard
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
nice ferrari red, you can feel its light:239grams right, 187grams left, weighed them myself. chainring availability
Weaknesses:
wait till you get your visa bill. paint scratches easily
Similar Products Used:
shimano xt, xtr 4-arm
Bike Setup:
generic sandvik titanium(best way to go for value)xtr
Bottom Line:
when the outer chainring wears out on xtr its very expensive to replace, so i got these instead. there is a wide variety of rings,not just raceface,available. just as stiff if not more, as xtr. if you gotta have xtr, get the five arm version, you'll save money down the road on rings.ISIS BB is plenty stiff but very disappointed with the weight. these cranks are beautiful. maybe i'll get some lizardskins to protect them... ultimate XC crank...not for bomber dh riders though, respect their design limitations
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Submitted by
minimag
a Cross Country Rider
from teulon Date Reviewed: June 24, 2001
Favorite Trail:
80 acres of singletrack in my backyard
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
nice ferrari red, you can feel its light:239grams right, 187grams left, weighed them myself. chainring availability
Weaknesses:
wait till you get your visa bill. paint scratches easily
Similar Products Used:
shimano xt, xtr 4-arm
Bike Setup:
generic sandvik titanium(best way to go for value)xtr
Bottom Line:
when the outer chainring wears out on xtr its very expensive to replace, so i got these instead. there is a wide variety of rings,not just raceface,available. just as stiff if not more, as xtr. if you gotta have xtr, get the five arm version, you'll save money down the road on rings.ISIS BB is plenty stiff but very disappointed with the weight. these cranks are beautiful. maybe i'll get some lizardskins to protect them... ultimate XC crank...not for bomber dh riders though, respect their design limitations
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Submitted by
Ken
a Cross Country Rider
from Salt Lake City, UT Date Reviewed: June 22, 2001
Favorite Trail:
desolation lake
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
RRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
Weaknesses:
rrr?
Similar Products Used:
rrr?
Bike Setup:
RM Instinct with Z2 Atom fork; Precision Billet derailleurs, brakes, levers; Chris King hubs (on Sun rims, Salsa QRs) and headset; XTR shifers and XT cassette in 9sp setup; Thomson stem and seatpost; Bontrager Crowbar; Terry Fly seat; Frog Pedals; Conti Explorer fr, Survival rr tires.
Bottom Line:
It's stiff. Stiffer than all get out. It was stiffer than splined-XTR even before it came out on ISIS. Ditto the price. Now it's even stiffer. I could feel it in my hands before it went on the bike, when I was riding it in the store, and then of course on the trail. The power transfer is amazing, but even more than that is how well I can feel what's going on in my frame moment to moment. I know where the suspension and rear tire are and how they're reacting to what they're on and where they're going. Amazing? yes. Necessary? no. Comparable power transfer can be had with Turbines or XTR. (Don't get XTR, though. Given the new LX and XT spline format, I think the current XTR spline's days are numbered.) The cranks I had on before were old LX that I was using temporarily until ISIS became available. They didn't feel anywhere near as good, but if I were to actually calculate the difference in power transfer, I don't think it would be more than 6%. You can see I have a whole bunch of chichi awesome wild badass stuff on my bike, almost all of which I feel was great and justified. These NEXT cranks are the first thing I've gotten where the performance is actually better than I need. Which is great, and it's not that I could possibly mind or anything. But I have to acknowledge I could have gotten Turbines and been just about as happy. Earlier this week I rode up "Team Big Bear" and "Tour de Suds" in Park City. It's one of my favorite rides and, until this time, it was one of only two that required that I use my granny. This time I never left my middle chainring (part of why I can't comment on the shifting yet). I'm in no better shape now than last season; in fact I hadn't done any serious riding in a couple of weeks. But every pedal stroke on those NEXT cranks just charged me up those hills, yanking at my inner narcissist. I pedaled through every technical area with some sort of ethereal ease. I usually miss at least one. It's hard to believe that all that difference could be the cranks, but who knows. They were the final missing link of my dream bike, and now that I have it I don't know what to do. There need to be help sessions for people like me.
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Submitted by
Scot
a
from Westchester, New York Date Reviewed: June 6, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Davis, West Virginia
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Distributor
Strengths:
Stiffer w/no creaking
Weaknesses:
Cost and requires new park tools (ISIS Drive and Park Crank puller for Slined Drive)
Similar Products Used:
00' Race Face Next LP Taper, XT & XTR
Bike Setup:
01' Fuji Super-Lite w/Rock Shox and Formula B4 Hydro's
Bottom Line:
Previously ridden and raced on the 00' taper version, and after receiving a sponcership from Fuji Bicycles I decided to throw a set of 01' Next LP splined cranks w/Race Face Bottom Bracket. If you thought the taper version rocks forget about it....splined drive rules. Not to mention its an investment you should be able to transfer from bike to bike with many years of enjoyment.
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Submitted by
Gvoz
a Weekend Warrior
from New York City Date Reviewed: May 26, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
ISIS drive Strong, light, colorful.
Weaknesses:
Dodgy shifting
Similar Products Used:
Shimano various models
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain Vertex TSC '01 XTR derailleur
Bottom Line:
Gone are the days of incessant squeaking and groaning emanating from the bottom bracket. ISIS drive is the future, I waited on the assembly of my new bike until I could get these.
I echo previous complaints about shifting: no problems on my first ride, but now the upshift under power to the middle ring requires pushing beyond the index stop on my XTR shifter. Ramps on the ring must have placement issues. With what you pay for these things, that's not value for money, but performance is otherwise solid.
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Submitted by
Gavin
a Cross Country Rider
from England Date Reviewed: May 24, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Mountainmania.co.uk
Strengths:
Rudeness, stiffness and quality shifting.
Weaknesses:
Did I really spend that much on a crankset?! Only weakness is related to the buyers inability to stop spending money on my bike!
Similar Products Used:
Syncros forged.
Bottom Line:
Ok I thought, they're supposed to be stiff, probably people just saying that to make them selves feel better about the sticker shock. But... I have the ISIS versions, boy are they solid. The crank backs up onto the hard stop on the axle which gives a very solid interface. The splines are bad boy too, very purposeful. I notice the frame flex now! Shifting is 99% of shimano's, but replacement rings are much cheaper and longer lasting than XTR cheese wheels!
The BB ain't all that light, but it don't flex - nice for 80kg of me.
Not cheap, you're a wanker for buying them, but they rule.
Have wrapped helicopter tape round mine to keep them scuff free
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Submitted by
vincent
a Cross Country Rider
from my house Date Reviewed: May 7, 2001
Favorite Trail:
can i ride it pease
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
a friend
Strengths:
everything got them on a bike for less then youd think
Weaknesses:
a what???
Similar Products Used:
shimano
Bike Setup:
specialized m4 frame with xtr/9.0 zs x-fly you get the idea
Bottom Line:
these are the best cranks ever i tried different cranks for fun on the same setup and there not half as stiff i got them on a bike i bought of a friend and so i didnt pay much and they were only ridden a couple of times so i got them like new i ride pretty hard for xc so some of the powdercoat has come of no big deal so these are the best cranks ever
no matter how much you pay you will get your moneys worth
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Submitted by
Fuel
a Cross Country Rider
from Midwest Date Reviewed: April 25, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Super light weight
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
XT
Bike Setup:
Trek Fuel 90, Race Face Next LP, full XT drivetrain with plasma shifters, SRAM 9.0SL brake levers with 9.0 brakes front and rear.
Bottom Line:
Greatest cranks in the world, they are available in some kickass colors and can now be purchased with ISIS drive. SWEET!! Wouldn't give them up for anything.
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Submitted by
Jared Granger
a Cross Country Rider
from Lake Oswego, Or Date Reviewed: April 17, 2001
Favorite Trail:
don't have one yet
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Campus Cycle
Strengths:
The best looking crank around, that is not necessarily a strength though.Stiff and light weight.
Weaknesses:
none except that the carbon fiber on the outside face of the cranks is glued on. It doesn't fill the whole inside and show on the outside. I pried it up because it was loose and scratched aluminum underneath. Pretty sneaky!!!
Similar Products Used:
Specialized S-Works, flex works. Old four arm xt cranks before the splined.
Bike Setup:
K2 razorback Frame with mega air shock,noleen crosslink elite,monkey light, race face stem, avid supreme levers, paul motolite z brakes, xt shifters(8spd), xt cassette, sachs chain, titec seatpost, flite seat, xtr derailleurs, crossmax, And specialized team tires.
Bottom Line:
These cranks are great. I have had no problems with them. These are the best cranks I have ever had. I've never had xtr though. I think it is pretty sorry for race face to make their cranks look like something they aren't, even though they are excellent.I would give five chilis but the deception thing makes me wish I would have just bought turbines instead.
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Submitted by
Manny
a Weekend Warrior
from Fall River, Ma., USA Date Reviewed: April 14, 2001
Favorite Trail:
In Arcadia Forest, RI
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
Silver City Bicyles
Strengths:
Looks great! Very strong and stiff. Instant response. Very light! Paint chips with normal abuse, but hey it builds character!!
Weaknesses:
Price(but worth it)
Similar Products Used:
Shimano STX,XT.
Bike Setup:
Mongoose Rockadile SX IBOC frame with some nice hop ups! Bike is built for fun!!
Bottom Line:
Excellent product! Lil pricey, but work well! Never tried XTR but was a choice. Race Face is lighter and stronger!, and offer colors to choose from.
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Submitted by
Rob
a Cross Country Rider
from Victoria BC Date Reviewed: April 9, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Physical Culture
Strengths:
Sexy Light
Weaknesses:
Fragile EXPENSIVE no longer sell them in "mean green"
Similar Products Used:
XT, STX, RF Turbines with RF rings,
Bike Setup:
Next LPs with RF Granny and Blackspire 46 and 34 rings. UN52 BB. Easton Elite frame
Bottom Line:
Very nice cranks although I opted for a little different gearing setup than stock. I run RF rings on my Turbine cranks and they are just as good as the Blackspires in my opinion. Neither rings shift as nice as any Shimano rings. The cranks are nice to look at but the installation instructions from RF for these say that if you want to clean you chainrings with solvent or degreaser (who doesn't) you should take the rings off the crankset!? Solvent will cause the carbon fibre to separate and come out of the aluminum shell. Well if I had done my research I would have opted for another set of turbines since they have no degreaser issues and I have cleaned the rings on those cranks without a problem. Nice cranks but keep the solvent away and they hopefully will remain nice. I cut up some old inner tubes and wrapped them around the crank-arms to keep the solvent away when cleaning the chainrings. Works so far.
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Submitted by
Scott Mazza
a Cross Country Rider
from Aylett, VA Date Reviewed: April 9, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$405.00
Purchased At:
123bikes.com
Strengths:
strong , stiff, great looks
Weaknesses:
Extremely poor chainline if you have a 110 BB. I know that Race face has advertised that their 113 BB is adjustable when using the prodigy BB but I assure you it is not!!!
Similar Products Used:
XT or XTR
Bike Setup:
FSR Elite
Bottom Line:
Buy the XT or XTR hollow tech cranks . They are cheaper, have a great chain line and are a proven product out on the trails. Do not be fouled by the great looks because it will not get you up the hills.
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Submitted by
Paul
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Barbara, CA Date Reviewed: March 30, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Santa Cruz
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$225.00
Purchased At:
Quality Bike Products
Strengths:
Lightweight, Stiffness, Gucci factor, Chainrings work as well as Shimano
Weaknesses:
How well will the carbon fiber hold up in a direct impact?
Similar Products Used:
AC Forged, RaceFace LP
Bike Setup:
Turner Stinger, RaceFace Ti BB
Bottom Line:
These are an embodiment of the Keith Bontrager maxim "Inexpensive, lightweight, strong, pick any two". They are strong, and lightweight. I'm not sure I'd put them on a bike that spends a lot of time in the air or absorbing big hits (I opted for the standard RaceFace LP cranks on my freeride bike). In an XC application, they are plenty stiff and help bring my full-suspension XC bike down to an obscenely low, yet sane, weight.
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Submitted by
joe rhee
a
from NJ Date Reviewed: March 24, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Strengths:
Looks, stiffness
Weaknesses:
Paint chips easily, severely over-priced, heavy and so-so BB (if you want to go race face)
Similar Products Used:
Coda, Strongarm II, XT, XTR, Truvativs, FSA
Bike Setup:
Cannondale, Specialized
Bottom Line:
I have an XTR crank on my Cannondale and Raceface "Splined" version with on my Specialized S-works. XTR shifts better and feels lighter (with the bottom bracket). I have the XS BB and there's no way it weighs around 230g as they claim. It feels significantly heavier. Even the Truvativ's SL feels like a 300grammer. (they claim 250)
ISIS BB= HEAVY
XTR is a better piece of work though they don't look as "pretty" and don't have the same "wow" factor as Raceface Next LPs. It takes time to appreciate them. They're durable I just wish they come in compact rings and in annodized black (rather than boring XTR grey).
Check out FSA's Carbon Pro if you're really cosmetics and weight conscious. They are light, pretty and tough.
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Submitted by
jc jc
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary, Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: March 22, 2001
Favorite Trail:
not one you know
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
-Stiff -lightweight -Carbon fiber good looks -Shifting
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
xt cranks, xtr cranks
Bike Setup:
gt Team Idrive
Bottom Line:
This is the stiffest and lightest weight crank I have ever used, the xtr cranks do not even compare in strength and stiffness and they even shift really bad compared to the Race Face Next LP's. I used the xtr's until all of the splines stripped out of the crank, really all of the splines stripped out. When I first got the xtr's I thought I had quality but it turned out that I only had crap. Since getting the race face's i've decided to stay with them for good and not get anymore shimano crap. If you have enough money to buy either shimano xtr's (crap) or Race Face Next LP's (the best) go for the Race face's you won't be disappointed
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Submitted by
Orlando
a Cross Country Rider
from Long Island, New York Date Reviewed: March 19, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
CARLHART.COM
Strengths:
-Looks -Lightweight -Looks
Weaknesses:
They don't come stock on all bikes.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XTR and XT, Raceface Prodigy, and Downhill cranks
Bike Setup:
Cannondale 900SX
Bottom Line:
These cranks are with no doubt the best looking, and lightest cranks on the market. Race Face are the only cranks and bottom brackets I use on any of my bikes (6). I have the Next LP and Ti BB combo on my cannondale. I noticed a huge difference over the CODAS. It was a joke comparing the XTR and next Lp I noticed significant flex in the XTR. I even put the two cranks on the scale. Same setup 44-34-24. The Raceface was lighter by 40 grams. Shimano should stick to derailleurs and shifters.
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Submitted by
Big Al
a Racer
from Seattle, WA USA Date Reviewed: February 1, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
These cranks are super light, super strong and look groovy
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
XT, Coda
Bike Setup:
Killer DH Rig
Bottom Line:
Don't listen to the punks that say that Shimano crap is superior to these cranks. They probably have never used the Next LP cranks. I have used Shimano cranks (XT) and they work fine, but there is no way that even XTRs are even close to Race Face.
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Submitted by
John Blair
a Racer
from Quesnel Date Reviewed: January 5, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
McBike shop
Strengths:
This is the best crank I've ever used in my life. It's super strong, super light (thanks to the carbon fiber and aliminum) and it over all kicks ass! It may be a little costly but it's worth it.
Weaknesses:
haven't found one yet
Bike Setup:
Devinci Desperado, Titec 141 bar, titec Big al stem, SRAM esp 900 shifters, WTB SST-K saddle, Wellgo downhill D2 pedals, Mavic 221 rims(suck), Michelin Wildgripper (front tire), Onza butch (rear tire), XT front derailer, XT v-brakes, that's about it.
Bottom Line:
It's fairly expensive, but it's the strongest and lightest there is.
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Kyle Forgie
a Racer
from Edmonton Date Reviewed: January 1, 2001
Favorite Trail:
My Driveway
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
United Cycle
Strengths:
they're light
Weaknesses:
they're ugly, and they don't shift half as good as everyone thinks.
Similar Products Used:
XTR(the best, way better shifting)Icon Torx
Bike Setup:
TREK 8500 LT, Chris King, Avid, shimano, Judy 100
Bottom Line:
They are way too expensive for what you get. The best is XTR
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Gary White
a Cross Country Rider
from London, England, UK Date Reviewed: December 17, 2000
Favorite Trail:
many
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Surgery, London
Strengths:
Very light and stiff, no flex whatsoever. Look cool. Power transfer frightening.
Weaknesses:
So expensive (esp. UK prices); frightened of damaging them.
Similar Products Used:
XT
Bike Setup:
Trek OCLV Y-bike, URT. Z2 bombers, Fox Air Float RC rear shock. Mavic x618 rims and hope hubs, otherwise all XTR. Race Face cranks and rings.
Bottom Line:
Where other components are concerned, there's always pros and cons and we can argue forever about what is best - one fork v. the next, which brakes are better, etc. However, where the Next LP cranks are concerned, no one can really argue if they've got any knowledge of MTB - these are definitely the best for XC use. If you can afford them, get them! Nothing comes close. I find the RF rings are good in the English mud - others use XTR.
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Elvis
a Racer
from Orlando, FL Date Reviewed: October 4, 2000
Favorite Trail:
name one!
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Light and stiff! Big gee-wiz factor
Weaknesses:
Over priced..
Similar Products Used:
XT, Race Face LP, White Industries
Bike Setup:
Klein Adroit with all the goodies!
Bottom Line:
Great crank and super stiff. Mated to the Klein frame it means instant power...nothing gets lost in the frame or cranks...bottom line is I am out of excuses. I got the cranks at a steal due to shop discount and a gift certificate. I never would have spent full boat on these things. If I had to spend full retail than I would recommend the Race Face LP crank long before forking out the cash for the Next LP.
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Zach
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle,WA Date Reviewed: October 1, 2000
Favorite Trail:
all of them
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Light, strong, color selection
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
XT
Bike Setup:
Fisher Sugar XT, RF bb and headset, Sid 100, monkey lite riser bar
Bottom Line:
These cranks are worth the money. They are strong, light, and no flexing under power. I ride hard and have had no problems. My friend had a demo pair of these cranks before they produced them and his set broke in two. Race Face said they were not designed to be ridden on yet, just a manufacturer's demo. I was glad to see when they did come out that they are strong and no flex, I was worried. The Race Face chain rings that came with these cranks however have been troublesome. These cranks are expensive but worth the price.
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eddie deleon
a Cross Country Rider
from yokota ab japan Date Reviewed: October 1, 2000
Favorite Trail:
fence-line
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
internet
Strengths:
everything- stiff- looks- stiff- rings- did i say looks?
Weaknesses:
powder coat- but who care its a mountain bike my frame cost more and it has sh$t loads of paint damage!!
Similar Products Used:
caramba double barrel
Bike Setup:
KONA KULA- xtr everything and magura brakes
Bottom Line:
if the price worries you dont get them- if you want something good you gotta pay for it. if you cant afford it too bad wish you could try them they are worth it. bottom line* to ride mountain bikes you got to spend money and if you cant afford it you are in the wrong sport. or you will just have to settle for SECOND BEST!!! and as we all know second place is only the first Loser! remember that the rider makes the bike not the bike to the rider- however the bike does help.
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Dan Gray
a Cross Country Rider
from Auburn Hills, MI, USA Date Reviewed: September 20, 2000
Favorite Trail:
the Grinder
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
LBS as a kit
Strengths:
Light, Stiff, Strong, look really cool
Weaknesses:
so cool looking you don't want to get them dirty, but you must!
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Stong Arm, Shimano XT
Bike Setup:
C'dale F3000SL,RAcface, SRAM
Bottom Line:
The cranks are awsome, my frame flexes before they do! They shift great, so far the rings have held up relly well. Ive raced with them in the rain and mud and the rings are holding up well. Great looking craftsmenship.
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Chris mac
a Cross Country Rider
from m-town, nh, usa Date Reviewed: September 16, 2000
Favorite Trail:
impossible2
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
nault's bike shop
Strengths:
cool-factor, shifts really well. For everybody that has said that race face rings shift like crap, i don't know what your talking about.
Weaknesses:
paint wears off easily
Similar Products Used:
lx
Bike Setup:
sid xc 9.osl ,shmeg meg
Bottom Line:
this is an update review from below. The extra money that your paying for, isn't worth it. I worked at a bike shop, so i got the hookup. It was worth it for me b/c i didn't pay $350. This crankset isn't worth $350. For the avg. Joe, there's no noticeable difference than a xtr, xt(just lighter). The only difference is the cool factor. The rings shift as good as shimano. If you don't have the money to buy the next lp, don't fret b/c you're not missing anything.
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Rick Morgan
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle, WA Date Reviewed: August 30, 2000
Favorite Trail:
fat hand
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
catalog
Strengths:
Light, stiff, beautiful and smooooth.
Weaknesses:
none I have noticed
Similar Products Used:
Race Face Sh!tsucker Lite Cranks
Bike Setup:
Rocky MOuntain element
Bottom Line:
Sell everything you own and buy these cranks and rings. They are a dream.
I bnought them to replace my sh!tty Bontrager racelite cranks and it made a world of difference.
They are expensive, but after I paid for them I know they are worth every penny and more. Very Stiff, Very light, and the shifting is ooooh sooo sweet.
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Tracy Rose
a Cross Country Rider
from Adams, Ma U.S.A. Date Reviewed: August 29, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Bellows Pipe
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$325.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Awesome look's, very light and strong, very reliable
Weaknesses:
After one year of use The paint is very beat up. I have scratches down to the aluminum all over them. But that's mountain biking.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XT& XTR
Bike Setup:
Stumpjumper pro with XTR and all other Race Face product's
Bottom Line:
Very pricey, they should really get their powdercoating technics to work a little better, but an excellent light weight crank if you want to spend the money.
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Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Guam Date Reviewed: August 27, 2000
Favorite Trail:
still looking
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
flawless shifting, very stiff, light, killer looks!
Weaknesses:
$$$$$
Similar Products Used:
Turbine, LX, XT, Bontrager Race
Bike Setup:
Sugar 2 stock, except for crank
Bottom Line:
I decided to review this product because it made me started liking my bike again, I started hating my bike because of the lousy Bontrager crank that was constantly giving me problems I changed it to an LX and still was not happy and now with the Race Face my bike now kicks ass! very stiff, light, no flex, bought in with Standard rings and what a difference! I thought I was crazy at first spending the money on this crankset, but now after putting it on my bike, it's worth every dime! Got the cash, buy it! I got mine for a good deal so I'm rating giving it 5 chills!
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Wayne
a
from Cal Date Reviewed: August 9, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Strong, Zero Flex, Lighter then most of whats ut there.
Weaknesses:
High cost but worth every dime.
Similar Products Used:
Xt xtr Lx
Bike Setup:
Cromoly, Judy SL Lt Xtr Sram Chris King FSA Richey tompson Cromoly Xtr, Race Face ,Sram, FSA, Kris King,
Bottom Line:
Usally you get what you pay for. If your thinking about new cranks go with race face you won't be sorry one bit.
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Andrejs
a Cross Country Rider
from Waterloo Date Reviewed: July 24, 2000
Favorite Trail:
The Labyrinth
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
- Light - Looks - Stiffff cranks
Weaknesses:
- Uhm? Do these things explode or something? - Oh yeah, I forgot almost forgot how much these things cost
Similar Products Used:
- RF Turbine LP
Bike Setup:
00' Amp B4 w/XTR, White Ind & C.King f&r hubs, Amp discs, CT2 bar, LP post.. etc... etc...
Bottom Line:
Welllll, what can I say? These are NOT cheap cranks damnit, but they're quality equipment... Was it worth it? I dunno... I'm sure I could justify it but I think Id rather just say that these are stiff cranks, and on my 24lb bike they send me rocketting, ... they seem to be efficient in translating my leg power into kilometers per hour... in other words they make me so very happy...
4 spliffs value rating cuz they are pretty expensive... 5 spliffs overall rating cuz they a high performing product
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Race Face
a Racer
from Fighter City Date Reviewed: July 23, 2000
Favorite Trail:
The New Single Track
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
stiff,Strong,Looks,Doesnt Fade
Weaknesses:
$$$$$$$
Similar Products Used:
LX cranks
Bike Setup:
XTR Klien Mavic Avid White Ind.
Bottom Line:
These cranks are strong stiff light and expensive; unless you know a mechanic who will give you a discount. Im only 90 pounds and the cranks that I had where shimano lx and i could still tell a differance in the stiffness!
These cranks are worth almost all you pay for them and they out perform all other cranks!
I give these cranks 5 flamin forest fires becaue these cranks are the most quality cranks made!
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Da MAck
a Cross Country Rider
from CA Date Reviewed: July 23, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
It's a Race Face
Weaknesses:
No splined version yet. Heavier than XTR
Similar Products Used:
XTR
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mtn Element
Bottom Line:
These are nice cranks. The Turbines have a better warranty tho. RF needs to come out with their Universal Spline standard BB so I can get these cranks!
Downside: Like I said no splined BB, which makes your complete non Ti BB and Next set up heavier than good ol' XTR.
Take away one coz the old RF crank had a better warranty, then take away anuther one coz of the lack of splined BB option.
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Ben
a Weekend Warrior
from Somwhere,MA,USA Date Reviewed: July 18, 2000
Favorite Trail:
The many MA State Forests
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
STIFF!!!!! Looks. Performance.
Weaknesses:
Paint(but who cares,it's in the dirt most of the time :) $$$$$ (but you do get what you pay for)
Wanted the best for my custom built Specialized M4. Debated over a month over the cranks. Now I know I made the right decsion. If you can spare the bucks go for these! The power is right there with zero flex. I weigh iin at 225 after gaining 35lbs from an injury. Have had no problems with this crank. Shifts great with the Gripshift/XT mix. 4 Stars just because they cost so much.
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Tom Doyle
a Cross Country Rider
from Hayward, California, U.S.A. Date Reviewed: July 17, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Lake Chabot Loop
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Light weight, Stifness (Crank arm & Rings), Color choices
Weaknesses:
A bit on the expensive side
Similar Products Used:
Race Face Turbine LP crankset
Bike Setup:
1999 Trek YSL 200. Stock execpt for the crankset.
Bottom Line:
You will notice a difference in the way your bike accelerates & climbs, the very first time you ride with this crankset. The rings shift better than the stock Icon rings that my bike was spec'd with. When you put the hammer down, out of the saddle, this crank really performs. I had my doubts about the durability of the carbon composite, prior to purchasing the crank. Since getting the crankset installed, I been on 8 good, hard rides. I've really given this crank a workout, and I no longer have any doubts. Even though this crankset can be as expensive as some entry-level steel frame mountain bikes, its really worth the investment if you have a high-end machine.
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ormtnbiker
a Cross Country Rider
from Eugene, Oregon Date Reviewed: July 8, 2000
Favorite Trail:
its a secret, thats why its my fav
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Color and design.
Weaknesses:
Cost...my god over 350 bucks? Come on...
Similar Products Used:
XTR, Son of Srongarm
Bike Setup:
Stumpjumper, Crossmax, XT, Raceface
Bottom Line:
Well this is my first replacement crank and rings in a couple of years. I am a little disappointed in how long it is taking to dial this setup in. I have the Next LP crankset with RaceFace rings. I am currently on my second chain to try and limit the chatter. And also am still trying to get it to work better with my XT rear derailer and XTR cassette.
But, I still feel OK about the purchase because of the shifting. It has decreased the shift time in both upshift and downshift...
Lower the price guys and you might have a winner...
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Scot
a Racer
from Westchester, New York Date Reviewed: June 22, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Canaan, West Virginia
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Durable
Weaknesses:
Price
Similar Products Used:
XT
Bike Setup:
99 Intense Tracer w/Z2 Atom 80 Mix of Hope, Raceface, & XTR
Bottom Line:
Contemplated along time whether or not to spring for these over XTR. I confirmed my decision after racing 24 Hours @ Snowshoe, West Virginia....they performed flawlessly matched up with my Hope Titanium Bottom Bracket. One suggestion is not to use SRP Ti Bolts to fasten the chain Rings (PRODUCED A CREAKING NOISE) once removed and replaced with steel hardware the creak dissapeared. Best Wishes!
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Darryl
a Cross Country Rider
from Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: June 14, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
-Strong and awesome looking -Your wife will leave you if you tell her how much you paid for them. -you get what you pay for which is a high performance crankset that you'll never have to worry about
Weaknesses:
-ridiculous price to pay for cranks -Your wife will leave you if you tell her how much you paid for them. -they make you overconfident - make sure your drive train can handle the torque! (that includes #$%#% bottom bracket) -it's true about paint wear, but it's not too bad and should integrate nicely into a properly abused machine....
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Supercaliber, XT, XTR, Raceface, Z2 Bombers, etc.
Bottom Line:
After your divorce settlement and support payments you won't be able to afford to ride anymore even though you'll have more time so you'll sell the cranks for 1/4 what you paid and re-install an old crank and never enjoy riding as much again so don't get them because you'll never want to run another crankset after running these. If you don't care for comments on your bike from total strangers don't get these. It's crazy to pay this much for cranks, and by the time I pay off my credit they'll be double (I'm still paying for most of my other components)but I don't regret the purchase for a second. I'm confident they will last and outperform anything else I could have purchased. A small price for that kind of peace of mind? All depends on your priorities, and obviously don't have any......
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eurosac
a Weekend Warrior
from wichita ks usa Date Reviewed: May 24, 2000
Favorite Trail:
mtn goat winter park c/o
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
weight,looks,stiff,wow factor
Weaknesses:
expensive
Similar Products Used:
raceface lp's,s-work cranks(don't laugh)
Bike Setup:
s-works fsr with all the good stuff
Bottom Line:
I bought mine with rings but when i got them there was no granny gear but after e-mailing raceface got this sorted(thanks julie),when i put them on i just forgot about that they look superb and are very stiff even more than my lp's.They set the new standard for me forget the big s from japan and buy the real thing they shift as good as xtr are lighter and look badass,got mine from mud sweat/gears in lawton ok and got a great deal with the best b/b you can buy which also comes from canada.
$ 366.00
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