Submitted by
prairie_plow
a Cross Country Rider
from North Dakota
Date Reviewed: May 14, 2011
Strengths: Easy to install, Price not too shabby, and most of all durability. Haven't had any problems with crankset or bottom bracket in 2 seasons of xc riding.
Weaknesses: None so far.
Bottom Line:
I haven't had any issues with the crankset or bottom bracket in the last two years. I'm just using one chain ring with a bash guard for a 1x8. Liked it so much i ordered a new XT M770 for my gunnar frame. You should be able to pick up an XT M770 for $200 or less new.
Similar Products Used: FSA, Shimano LX, Shimano SLX, Truvativ.
Bike Setup: Voodoo Bokor, geared 1x8. I am using the xt crankset set up as single middle ring and it works great.
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Submitted by
futska
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, FL, USA
Date Reviewed: December 3, 2010
Strengths: Easy to install, solid.
Weaknesses: The stock bottom bracket seems a wimpy.
Bottom Line:
I retro fitted an older Cannondale with these cranks. I have used and abused them, and they still work great. Setup was easy, and still no trouble with chainrings. The bottom bracket did start creaking after 2 months of riding. After a year of use, it could use a swap out but it's not dead yet. This is a great, no brainer crankset. It performs without any hassle! I haven't touched or tweaked them since the day I put them on.
Submitted by
panzer07
a Weekend Warrior
from fremont ca usa
Date Reviewed: April 14, 2009
Strengths: Very easy to install and setup, looks great, light, stiff and strong. Steel middle over composite adds durability with no weight penalty. Vastly improved shifts compared to Race Face rings. Spins great with no drag - power loss.
Weaknesses: None well maybee the torx head bolts on rings.
Bottom Line:
Like the setup much better than the new XTR for ease of install and removal at half the price. Chris King bottom bracket will add to the cool factor and you can pick colors. Great cranks for the $$$.
Submitted by
david
a Cross Country Rider
from Australia
Date Reviewed: December 23, 2008
Strengths: Stiff, durable, light, and good shifting
Weaknesses: Cosmetic items like the XT rubs off the crank arm after a while from use.
Bottom Line:
Great performing crank, doesn't misshift like others have stated, Light, seems to take a beating. I've ridden allot on it doing 24 hr races and marathon races. Seems to be doign well so far for durability and reliability.
Strengths: Looks good, smooth, easy to service, Shifts.
Weaknesses: Chainrings, BB
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Review for Hollowtech II M760 Shifts well. Looks good. Stiff and strong. My middle chainring will last 2 chains and the life of a cassette (2000 miles). They are "consumables" like tires and brake pads. Replace them when needed. XTR will last longer but costs a lot more. The BB is marked by a "Do not disassemble". Which means that it is possible to disassemble. The bearing can be replaced by another sealed unit for $2-3 by a keen handyman. I like my XT crank. It can be less pricey though.
Submitted by
Jeroen Hanselaer
a Cross Country Rider
from Antwerp, Belgium
Date Reviewed: November 15, 2007
Strengths: Looks good, easy install (octalink) Good performance
Weaknesses: None ( AFTER 7 YEARS of Intesive XC abuse)
Bottom Line:
I had them for 7 years, used them on all kinds of roads & trail and weather and they just ruled. Even the chainrings last long, if you keep them in good condition. Realy great crankset. ( i hope the Race Face ones i put on my other bike will keep as long)
Weaknesses: i have had to replace the small and middle rings after less than three months
Bottom Line:
I was very disappointed with the durability and life of the components will concider changing manufacturer in the future for crank components. Shimano must have known that this was the weak part of the crank because my dealer tells me that the 08's have a different middle ring. The replacement that was installed isn't aluminum and should last longer,but after spending good money on a crank set less than three months is rediculous
Similar Products Used: lx crank, shimano wheels, shifters,
Bike Setup: santa cruz bullet
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Submitted by
Matt Kuhl
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA
Date Reviewed: September 13, 2007
Strengths: Lightweight and strong as heck
Weaknesses: I haven't had any problems at all
Bottom Line:
I actually picked up a set of the M770 chainrings that will go on these cranks when I move them over to my Remedy. I don't think I'm hard enough on this bike to warrant these cranks on it so I'll move them to where they will be better suited. Keeping these chainrings on the new Bontrager cranks, though. They're bulletproof.
Submitted by
Clay Spradlin
a Weekend Warrior
from Wooster, AR...USA
Date Reviewed: August 3, 2007
Strengths: Stiff and Strong
Weaknesses: a little heavy if your're a weight wennie
Bottom Line:
I've been riding this crank for over 2 years and have had no problems at all. I'm not a hardcore rider, I do it mostly for the exercise, but I am 6-4 235 and can be hard on equiptment. overall I'm very satisfied.
Bike Setup: Leader 526, FOX F100RLC fork, XTR shifters and Brakes, Mavic Crossride, XT drivetrain.
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Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Prattville, AL, USA
Date Reviewed: July 27, 2007
Strengths: Looks good and light weight
Weaknesses: Creaked from day one
Bottom Line:
I bought this crankset new off of ebay. I had an older model XT crankset that always did great. This new one creaked and popped from day one. It performed ok but I decided to try an FSA V-drive Megaexo. Another problem I had was the chainrings being to weak. I broke a toothe off within the first couple of weeks. I wouldn't recommend this crankset.
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Blur LT w/ Sram X.0, XTR, Chris King, etc.
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Submitted by
Dave
a
from Port Elizabeth South Africa
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2007
Strengths: Same as below
Weaknesses: Initially the chain would skip off the middle ring when standing under full power while the rear shock is open and the rear wheel hits a bump. We moved the 2nd spacer from the tight hand side to the left so that the rings are closer to the frame. This seems to have improved the problem.
Bottom Line:
This is an update over my last post. Intitially I was not happy with the cranks. LBS could not help. A fellow racer pointed out that by moving the extra spacer to the left would help. This seems to have done the trick. I do however ride more in pro-pedal 2 setting nowadays and this problem used to only appear when the shock was set open. Did a 144km enduro recently and not once did the chain skip off the front rings.
Bike Setup: Anthem Team with RP23, Reba Race, XT brakes dual control, Mavic X819 with MAxxis Crossmark UST tyres, XT crankset (duh!), XT derailleurs.
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Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Port Elizabeth South Africa
Date Reviewed: May 20, 2007
Strengths: Looks cool, says XT on the side. Shifting is good
Weaknesses: Chain slips off the middle chain ring under pressure when hitting a bump on the rear wheel. Very annoying when doing cross country racing.
Bottom Line:
I saw the complaints about the chain slipping off the middle ring and unfortunately I ignored this. Wanted full XT on the bike and upgraded the cranks to match. Only had the bike for 2 weeks now and sure to break teeth or chain soon with this problem. Hopefully the LBS can help me sort this out. LOL!
Bike Setup: 2007 Giant Anthem Team, Reba Race, Fox RP23 full XT, including brakes, Mavic X819 rims
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Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Port Elizabeth South Africa
Date Reviewed: May 20, 2007
Strengths: Looks cool, says XT on the side. Shifting is good
Weaknesses: Chain slips off the middle chain ring under pressure when hitting a bump on the rear wheel. Very annoying when doing cross country racing.
Bottom Line:
I saw the complaints about the chain slipping off the middle ring and unfortunately I ignored this. Wanted full XT on the bike and upgraded the cranks to match. Only had the bike for 2 weeks now and sure to break teeth or chain soon with this problem. Hopefully the LBS can help me sort this out. LOL!
Bike Setup: 2007 Giant Anthem Team, Reba Race, Fox RP23 full XT, including brakes, Mavic X819 rims
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Submitted by
Steven Salmons
a Cross Country Rider
from Rolla, MO, USA
Date Reviewed: April 23, 2007
Strengths: Weight, good looks, shifting
Weaknesses: None so far
Bottom Line:
These cranks (Hallowtech II) are awesome. They are super light and the advertised weight includes the BB. My shoes do not rub the cranks. The shifting action is really smooth although I do not run the biggest ring.
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I am looking to buying this crank, but everything else on the bike is 9 speed. I just want to make sure everything will be compatible.
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