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b0mb3r
a Cross Country Rider
from newark deDate Reviewed: June 9, 2011
Strengths: Stiff, smooth, well made, great shifting, light and strong. If properly installed, the bottom bracket will last forever.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: These cranks are great, I doubt that you will find a better setup for the price. I rode them on my geared and single speed and they do not flex whatsoever. One thing to keep in mind is that you need to install bottom bracket cup spacers. Those spacers ensure that the bottom bracket is properly sealed. I also packed mine full of phil wood grease, before sliding in the cranks. After two years of riding, there was no dust in the bottom bracket and the bearings still roll smooth. I also suggest putting some teflon tape on the bottom bracket threads so the cups don't loosen up (that happened to me and they began to creak).
Favorite Trail: middlerun
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$210.00
Purchased At: performancebike
Similar Products Used: Shimano Saint FC810, Shimano LX FC550
Bike Setup: KHS Team ST, Fox F100
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lowflier03
a Weekend Warrior
from Atsugi, JapanDate Reviewed: November 9, 2008
Strengths: Cranks are nice and light compared to most of the others out there. Extremely stong, no flex, very smooth.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: For the price I paid for these cranks, they are unbeatable. Every other set of cranks I have used I could feel flex during hard climbs. A few hard shifts caused bent chainrings on Truvativ. These XT's are light, stiff and definitely hold up to alot of abuse. Get these cranks! You won't be disappointed.
Favorite Trail: Fujimi
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$210.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Truvativ Blaze, FSA's, Shimano Deore.
Bike Setup: '07 Stumpjumper FSR Elite, XTR groupo, XT cranks, Bomber 140mm fork, King Headset
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justjoshnya
a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: October 9, 2008
Strengths: Stiff. Light. Strong. Good shifting and long lasting chainrings. good bearings, spins with light resistance.Weaknesses: bottom bracket seals. water and mud got into mine after a super wet spring and ruined the bearings. However from wat I have read elswhere this is an atribute of all brands of externall bottom brackets. Thats OK it sure makes a noticeable difference in stiffness and the bottom bracket cups are cheapBottom Line: Killer crank for the dough. Shimano makes the best chainrings by far. THe only other crank i would own would be xtr, if I could afford it.
Favorite Trail: Four Winns, Lake of the Ozarks State Park
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$240.00
Purchased At: Oz CYcles
Similar Products Used: LX and deore 3 piece splined.
Bike Setup: Custom built 08 trek fuel ex 8 with full xt drivetrain
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mtnbiker guy
a Weekend Warrior
from CDA, ID, USADate Reviewed: July 8, 2008
Strengths: light weight, excellent power transfer to rear wheelWeaknesses: Klunks even after the lbs honed the bb shell and installed it for me. It is nerve racking when hammering to have the bottom bracket klunking. It is loud enough that my friends ask me what is wrong with my bike.Bottom Line: I would be completely satified with this crank if I could get it to shut up will peddling under load (granny gear) on long steep grinds. Honing the bottom bracket was useless and shimano has turned off their email tech support line. I am thinking of replacing it with a different crank (older XT/XTR or different brand) because of the klanking problem. Would not recommend this product.
Favorite Trail: 28
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$182.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: older XT, LX, STX Cranks, Suntour cranks, race face
Bike Setup: 2006 stumpjumper fsr pro, fox suspension front and rear, XTR shifters and deraileurs, XT crank, Chris King headset, front and rear Chris King hubs laced to dt Swiss 4.1d rims, avid juicey carbon brakes
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Gwynn
a Cross Country Rider
from Laguna, PhilippinesDate Reviewed: February 20, 2008
Strengths: Weight & DesignWeaknesses: None so far observedBottom Line: i...
hammer it always
am guilty of mis-shifts
soak it on river crossings
let mud harden on it
and...
its still working well...complete teeth, no squeaks!
best buy so far!!!
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At: BIKEHUB
Similar Products Used: truvativ
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Bullit
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Bobby
a Cross Country Rider
from Raleigh, NC, USDate Reviewed: January 19, 2008
Strengths: Very stiff, super smooth, shifts wellWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: Shimano took care of the middle chain ring problem, this one is made of a blend of alloy and aluminum. This crankset is incredibly stiff. It spins very smooth. So far I have had no problems at all with them. I would definitly recommend that you take a look at them.
Favorite Trail: beaver dam
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At: Trek Bikes Of Raleigh
Similar Products Used: lx, deore
Bike Setup: Gary Fisher wahoo with xtr and xt
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