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Instigator
a Weekend Warrior
from IllinoisDate Reviewed: April 14, 2010
Strengths: Strong, solid, pedals really wellWeaknesses: pinch bolt design.... who decided to put threads into aluminum? I avoided this scenario by running a stainless steel helicoil into it after the holes deformed despite being properly torqued.Bottom Line: The propblem i had with these cranks was just simply some pretty odd engineering. I work in the auto industry so I've seen what happens when aluminum becomes a load bearing surface.... it just doesn't work. It all started with a 7 stair at a church that quite literally blew the pinch bolts out of their holes. I helicoiled the hole with a stainless steel option and instantly the connection was once again solid. I'd suggested this to anyone with any kind of aluminum pinch bolts; Helicoils increase strength of the threads.... any thread insert will not just helicoil. As for a value I'd say for $150 I got them at a steal, I couldn't imagine paying MSRP on these. If your a bigger guy I wouldn't recomend these due to just overall engineering flaws (I'm 300 and they just couldn't take the abuse), look into race face instead... if you are a bigger person. If your a smaller person who tends to not destroy parts a few weeks after you get them, this is right up your alley as are many other shimano products.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: JensonUSA
Similar Products Used: Honestly they felt just like every other shimano product I've used, just heavier.
Bike Setup: Instigator frame, z1 fork, rhyno rims, diabolus cranks
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nolds
a Weekend Warrior
from Pgh, PADate Reviewed: August 7, 2008
Strengths: Super strong, takes whatever beating you can dish out
The finish on the crank arms is very durable, not many scratches, dings or dents. Really beefy lookingWeaknesses: Really heavyBottom Line: If toy need a crank that will last forever, give these a try. If you're counting grams look eleswhere
Favorite Trail: Bavington
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: XT, XTR
Bike Setup: Intense uzzi sl, xt,saint,ringle hubs,marzocchi,azonic bars
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