New for 2008, now available in 68/73mm and 83mm MegaExo BB.
Hollow Forged crankarms result in superior strength and stiffness and a higher strength-to-weight ratio compared to solid arms. We offer a range of Hollow Forged cranksets from road to XC to heavy-duty Gravity products.
Submitted by
karolicki
a Downhiller
from Costa Rica Date Reviewed: February 4, 2009
Favorite Trail:
ghost trial
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
K-bikes
Strengths:
look and weight
Weaknesses:
it bend easy very easy i weight only 60kg and i bend this crankset
Similar Products Used:
race face diabolus
Bike Setup:
chumba f5 formula the ones marzocchi 888 rc3 wc
Bottom Line:
the worst crankset that i have a shimano slx is stronger than the gravity
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Submitted by
Betsie
a Downhiller
from UK Date Reviewed: January 22, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Anything that points down.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$220.00
Purchased At:
UK
Strengths:
Light.
Weaknesses:
They bend so so easy.
They mark easy.
The pedal threads and washer are poor.
Similar Products Used:
Diabolus, Saint, XT, XTR, ATLAS.
Bike Setup:
IH Sunday (Dhx air or coil), Boxxer WC, Easton Carbon DH, Large Bullmoose Stem, Juicy Carbon Brakes, Thompson/SLR, Hope/721's, LG1, XTR shift, XT Shadow rear.
Bottom Line:
I bought these as a race crank, after using XTR (760) on my Vp and 224 for years with no issue I was dissapointed when I hit a small rock and these bent.
If you are spending your own money, do not get these, get the new Saints (now made of the same material as XTR).
An expensive 4 weeks of riding!
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Submitted by
Doc D
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicago, IL Date Reviewed: December 30, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Palos
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$135.00
Purchased At:
Ebay, new
Strengths:
Nice looking, reasonably light, reasonably stiff.
Weaknesses:
Nothing yet.
Similar Products Used:
Haven't really tried anything in this class of crankset.
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Prophet 5, nothing out of the ordinary, cranks were the first to get upgraded.
Bottom Line:
I bought these off ebay $135 new, for the price I am very pleased. I ride mostly cross country so this crankset is a little overkill, but I like the look and I like the feel.
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Submitted by
Goliath_2
a Downhiller
from Washington, USA Date Reviewed: September 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
anything loose, loamy and steep
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Very light, good aesthetics, plenty stiff.
Weaknesses:
None I've noticed
Similar Products Used:
XT, XTR, Race Face Diablous, FSA Gap,
Bike Setup:
DH
Bottom Line:
Great crankset: cool removable inner chainring spider, smooth BB, and a great price. Just to clear-up some misconceptions - the GLight is a gravity racing crank. It's not a big surprise if you bend the arm during a major crash. Some durability is a logical trade-off for a lighter, more race oriented component.
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Submitted by
TLL
a Weekend Warrior
from marin Date Reviewed: July 25, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Hitler
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Mountain High Cycler
Strengths:
Strong, lightweight, easy to set up. Stiff. Nice looking.
Weaknesses:
The black paint scratches?
Similar Products Used:
XT, XTR, Middleburn
Bike Setup:
Turner RFX
Bottom Line:
Great set of cranks. I have been running XT'x and XTR's for years, but have had good luck with Gravity gear. I could not be more please with this set of cranks. the bearing preload was easy to set, and the cranks spin well. I ride flats and mash my pedals, and the cranks are holding up very well. You can even buy replacement bearings and the bearing tool off the FSA website for the Megaexo BB.
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Submitted by
Brad
a Weekend Warrior
from Vic, Australia Date Reviewed: February 29, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Look sweet.
Weaknesses:
Not strong.
Similar Products Used:
Truvativ Hussafelt & Holzfeller, Race Face Prodigy DH & Diablous
Bike Setup:
2008 Norco Six 1 stock
Bottom Line:
Totally shocked that these cranks bent. I crashed on a slightly downhill section of trail, no rocks to be seen and the cranks bent heavily. Not sure what they hit, ripped my leg open but you'd think my leg would break before they'd bend? Think they just hit dirt as the bike tumbled, can't believe that would be enough to wreck them like they are. Maybe I got a lemon? Guess I've got to go heavy next time.
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Submitted by
Lloyd
a Downhiller
from Cebu, Philippines (currently in Shanghai, China) Date Reviewed: February 24, 2008
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Light in weight, light on the pocket and heavy/strong in performance.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Truvative Holzfeller, Shimano Hone, Shimano LX and Shimano Deore...
Bike Setup:
Mosso (SS HT rig), Manitou Sherman Firefly (90/130 mm travel and 20mm tru axle), Sun rims Ditch Witch, Maxxis Holy Roller (26 x 2.4), FSA Gravity Light crankset, DaBomb Boy saddle, Race Face seatpost, Hayes 9 Carbon w/ 8" rotors (front and rear) hydro disc brake system, TX Quando tru axle 20mm front hub, Shimano Deore 525 rear hub, Dabomb 9 to 1 converter, Dabomb RL-3 chain tensioner, Shimano M424 pedals, 31.8 DH/FR stem and handle bar...
Bottom Line:
FSA Gravity Light crankset will beat any DH/FR crankset in its price range. It is strong ang definitely a bung for every buck. I'm very satisfied w/ it.
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