Submitted by
Chyna
a Downhiller
from Israel Date Reviewed: November 27, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Manara's cliff
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
came with Kona coila
Strengths:
none really
Weaknesses:
this is a joke , this crank will bend by the tiniest gravel...
I would not put it on a girl's beach cruiser bike
Similar Products Used:
Shimano LX
Bottom Line:
Shame on Kona for putting this chip crap on their bikes no mater how much they are trying to save , this crank is simply unacceptable!!!!
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Submitted by
willielb
a Weekend Warrior
from Stamford Date Reviewed: September 23, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Trumbull
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
rscycles.com
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
will brake as quickly
Similar Products Used:
Shimano SLX
Bike Setup:
Iron Horse 7point
Bottom Line:
Even if it comes with the bike and you will be doing some freeride, replace immediately.
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Submitted by
jacksonbrowne
a Weekend Warrior
from Allover Date Reviewed: June 26, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
came fitted to new b
Strengths:
...errr....ummm.... well, i did get a replacement
the replacement does seem to be of a better quality construction and finish than the OEM that came fitted to my bike
Weaknesses:
more like a soggy noodle than a crank. twisted on 2nd ride. inside pedal ground into dry earth on a steeply banked berm and crank bent. hadnt even crashed!
not sure these really should be spec'd on 83mm BB's.
the OE version seems way way too weak for teh intended usage.
UK importer did swap immediately. i asked if this a common problem - they said "two or three" had ever been returned.
Similar Products Used:
SH Hone
Steel cranks
XTR
Bike Setup:
6x7 Fox coils
Bottom Line:
maybe i just got that 1-in-10,000 faulty part (and maybe all the other 4 reviewers to date did too)
maybe there was a bad batch that we all got sh*te cranks from
maybe teh OE version just aint up to it.
there is a big difference with the aftermarket produced cranks tho
if i bend another i'll ditch em forever tho. last chance
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Submitted by
kyle
a Downhiller
from langley,BC Date Reviewed: June 25, 2009
Favorite Trail:
dirt merchant
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
i bent these inward falling at slow speed on to a root, it barely even touched the root and bent,unbelievable,no warranty.
Similar Products Used:
none,yet.
Bike Setup:
07 stinky,stock.
Bottom Line:
these are riducoulisly bad i'm surprised you can make medal that weak i'm going to need a big incentive to go back to fsa.
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Submitted by
murphdog55
a Weekend Warrior
from redondo beach ca Date Reviewed: April 4, 2009
Favorite Trail:
mt wilson
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
wheel world
Strengths:
cheap price
Weaknesses:
well i got 1 full ride on them and on the second ride my pedal hit a rock and twisted it like a pretzel. they are junk
Similar Products Used:
truvativ
Bike Setup:
kona stinky, roco tstr, azonic outlaws,
Bottom Line:
if you plan on doing any trail riding don't buy these, they would probably be ok to cruise to get some brews but avoid curbs. i only got them cause they came with a build kit.
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Submitted by
toady040693
a Downhiller
from Gold Coast, QLD, AUS Date Reviewed: January 11, 2009
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
they look good thats about it
Weaknesses:
these came stock on my 2007 Kona stuff and after about 6 months they snapped in half, not just bent but snapped, so being only 6 months they were covered on warranty but after another 3 - 4 months i have now cracked it again. point being that these cranks are week dont get them
Bike Setup:
2007 Kona Stuff w/ '07 drop off triples, mrp single speed chain guide, etc etc
Bottom Line:
Dont bother buying these cranks and i also suggest if they come stock buy a better pair!!!
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Submitted by
fedy
a Downhiller
from St. Catharines, Ontario Date Reviewed: July 6, 2008
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
LBS (stock on bike)
Strengths:
Were stiff while they lasted, look good.
Weaknesses:
Bent 180ing a curb. Yes, a curb. Slipped a pedal and when I put my foot back on they were bent. No warranty.
Bike Setup:
Kona Scrap w/crankbro's 5050X, DJ3, Deity bars, e.13 STS w/ supercharger, full deore drivetrain.
Bottom Line:
These cranks bent 180ing a curb. I weight 190 pounds. That isn't right, and they're aren't covered on warranty. Never buy these cranks if they dont come stock on your bike.
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Submitted by
mack elsner
a Downhiller
from sparks Date Reviewed: April 20, 2008
Favorite Trail:
mr. toads wild ride
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
high seirra cycling
Strengths:
good legnth, good design.no ankle biting
Weaknesses:
bends WAAY to easily it bent after like 3 months on a few simple jumps... IT SUCKS do not buy if u do alot of jumps
Bike Setup:
07 kona scrap with marrizocci 888 suspension
Bottom Line:
sucks do not buy if u do alot of jumps the bend and fles inward when they bend
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