MTB 3-Piece Downhill Crankset comes complete with arms, spider, bottom bracket, spacers, and install/remove tool. Sizes: 160 to |190mm| Colors: Chrome or Black.
Submitted by
Charlie Palmer
a Downhiller
from Vancouver, Canada Date Reviewed: March 30, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Nth Shore - Vancouver
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
2nd hand - $100
Strengths:
Strong, stim, light, good looks, easy to maintain.
Weaknesses:
Periodically comes loose, annoying use of Imperial bolt size (minor complaint - it is only one extra allen key to carry after all). BBs for use with this crank don't have a lot of protection against water.
Similar Products Used:
Race Face
Bike Setup:
243 racing steel hardtail
Bottom Line:
Fantastic crank. Light and strong, perfect for freeriding where you want the best uphill and downhill performance. I think I've solved the problem of the cranks coming loose - don't put too many spacers between the BB and crank to increase spline contact.
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Submitted by
Tyrel
a Weekend Warrior
from Coeur d alene, idaho Date Reviewed: December 9, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Urban-City!
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Special Edition Red (Rad Color!, Ti Spindle, STRONG, Light for Chromoly (200 grams heavier than Saints with chromoly spindle!), Look Sick!
Weaknesses:
None!
Similar Products Used:
Nothing compares
Bike Setup:
Black Market Riot frame "Raw", Red Profile SE cranks, Profile Titanium spindal, Red Dangerboy pedale, Odyssey MDS 25t sprocket, KHE halflink chain, FSA Impact sealed Headset, Thomson X4 50mm stem, Ea70 high rise bars, Bmx Odi grips, Red lock ons, Dangerboy Skull caps, Juicy 7's with Red Dangerboy Shorty levers, Hope head doctor, Rock shox PIKE team, Profile Red seat collar, Thomson Post, Odyssey SR saddle, KHE Geisha Freecoaster hub 11t, Atomlab trailpimp 36h rims, Red Atomlab Torx nipples, Black DT swiss spokes, Atomlab Aircorp 20mm front hub, Maxxis Larson tt 2.35 tires, red shrader valve covers! SICK BIKE!
Bottom Line:
I have set up as a single speed, INDUSTRUCTUBLE! Awesome color, look SICK! Best Crank on the market, why do you think so many people keep buying them? They are stronger and lighter than soo many, you cant go wrong!
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Submitted by
Romain Nusbaumer
a Weekend Warrior
from Switzerland Date Reviewed: March 18, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
As all have said : stiff, strong, beautifull, alignement possibility, USA made, possibility to have spare or repair pieces easily, options on the length of the spindles and of the crankarms, they don't make any noise with both the crankarms or the bearing if you install and screw them correctly. Easy removable if you use the correct tools.
Weaknesses:
For some, the weight, but not for me. The spider : it's nice, but it's hard to obtain the shims and very long bolts if you ride with 3 chainrings (Profile doesn't supply long bolts and shims to fit to theyr spider).
Similar Products Used:
Cook Bros and CQP.
Bike Setup:
SC Chameleon 04, Magura Phaon fork, Race Face XY seatpost, chainrings and a-headset, Hope stem, clamp and quick release, DT Swiss EX 5.1 wheels with Ritchey Z Max tires, Avid BB 7 brakes, Shim. XTR 01 gearing and brake levers, Odi grips, Ritchey WCS bars
Bottom Line:
As I'm an Old School BMX rider and MTBiker, I've allways had a great satisfaction to can add BMX strong components on my MTB. I've 6 Profile cranks as well on my Old School BMX bikes, New School BMX and MTB. They are very strong and durable cranks. Profile Racing is a pioneer and still there, approximately 30 years after their debut in BMX. Their cranks are made, for the MTB case, for the rider who wants a strong crank and not searching for the ultimate lightweight bike. For myself, my riding type is XC, Hard XC, All Mountain, single trails with uphill and downhill adn little jumps here and there.
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Submitted by
tim
a Downhiller
from san jose Date Reviewed: February 26, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Demo
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Profile direct.
Strengths:
Everything. They light (for what they are.), they stiff, they last long, they usally never break. Nothing is better.
Weaknesses:
They rust. And o man they do. Chrome wears over the years. but hell, you couldnt use any other crank arm for as long. They are over priced. Euro bb's shouldnt be as much as they are but o well.
Similar Products Used:
Profile racing cranks. profile ss cranks. profile dj cranks (what im using now.). Fsa cranks, primo cranks, solid cranks.
Bike Setup:
Tomac mag 204 loaded to the tits. Profile euro bb. Profile dj arms. I broke my profile race arms so I upped to dj arms.
Bottom Line:
Nothing is better. Ive raced bmx for 7 years of the profile racing arms. Run them on my dh mtb also. wouldnt run a bike without them they are that good. dont worry about the additional weight as its really not that much. If you all into weight and ride smooth get a ti spindle and the crankset as a whole will drop down quite a bit in weight. Just dont be doing downhillin or dirt jumpin on a ti spindle or ya will end up snappin it. us pride baby. Check their other products. Ill support these guys til I die. They that true.
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Submitted by
XtremeBiker
a
from L.I. New York Date Reviewed: February 21, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
East End Bicycles, Shirley, NY
Strengths:
Super strong, super stiff, light enough for that type of strength. Honestly the best cranks on the market.
Weaknesses:
NONE.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano Deore, LX, XT, XTR, Snafu Cro-Mo (on BMX)
Bottom Line:
The Best. Some reviews state fused arms to spindle; blame it on the installer. Some reviews state low bearing life; blame it on the installer. Installation is crucial to the performance of these cranks. Even good do-it-yourself mechanics should have these installed by a pro. I have 3 sets of these cranks (1 BMX, 2 mountain bikes). One set I've had for over 15 years! Original bearings! 14 years of BMX racing, trail jumping and just plain ABUSE! Still straight, still smooth, still quiet, still the best.
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Submitted by
bug man
a Cross Country Rider
from los angeles, ca, usa Date Reviewed: November 6, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
ebay used and mail order
Strengths:
power transfer, custom lengths, durability, low maintenance, interchangeability, longevity. Price, compared to others for 180mm length, the lifetime warranty makes this crank a give away
Weaknesses:
get a euro BB with an adjustable cup. small parts expensive, M10x1.0 bolts? Q factor, needs offset spider, tough to get good Q and keep big rings off chainstay. file inside of pedal mount to taper away from chainstay for better Q, use small rings
Similar Products Used:
every shimano atb/road crank since the eighties and many others with a few over the bar snaps thrown in
Bike Setup:
cross country
Bottom Line:
For cross country too. Last Sunday I was 200+ pounds going up hill like on a tow rope, riding partners astonished. Went from 177 (labeled 180!) adventure components nomad to 185mm profile BB and ti spindle. I knew the AC's were flexing. Finally a crank my legs can stretch out on. Weight penalty (small!) is erased by efficiency. To use this for cross country lost the inner chainring on a 5.75 spindle, 68mm euro BB. 29 inner, 42 outer, 2x9 style on a 94 bcd profile spider.
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Submitted by
Patrick
a Downhiller
from SOUTH GA Date Reviewed: June 16, 2006
Favorite Trail:
anywhere
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
sone dude
Strengths:
YOU CAN"T BREAK EM! Compared to these, everything seems to flex, yes- everything. I can't imagine a stronger crank... Ran original bearings since the EIGHTIES...They don't make them like that anymore! Really!
Weaknesses:
After years of two wheel flat lands from 8 feet plus, they shifted on the spindle (spline to spline) They are fused together. I even tried a press, and they are still stuck on a broken frame!
Similar Products Used:
shi%ano xtRA flex! I traded my xt's for these!
Bike Setup:
MOAB 1
Bottom Line:
Best crank in regard to stiffness...I can't imagine anything better for me! You may not know what your missing! Get a pair, but dear God $250...when are companies going to learn? If they were cheaper and more available everyone heavy and hard would run them!
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Submitted by
Karl Outerbridge
a Racer
from Bermuda Date Reviewed: June 3, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Bermuda Ferry Reach Park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Profile Racing
Strengths:
Stiff, Strong, Style,lenght options,alignment...
Weaknesses:
BB Bearings don't last long. After 4 months mine where trashed. Note I do ride over 200miles per week in the all weather conditions.
These cranks allowed my move the chain ring closer to the frame which meant I could use the big ring up front more often (reduced chain angle). With the long arms I could use a bigger gear, climb MUCH easier, top speed is higher, RPMS are the same 100-130rpms (highest I hit was 135 during an interval session don't believe that crap about long cranks=low rpms), Can use more of my hammstring muscle thus keeping power on tap for a long period of time resulting a smoother ride.
The big test was at the Mass Blue Hill Ski area. With the wet rocks and very very loose gravel (I still had my 60mm wide Schwable slicks on)the cranks allowed me to keep a steady power and torque out put so the tire stayed in contact with the ground, then there the Penn National Park where is was technical and dusty. Again the the cranks allowed me increase the torque quickly with out having shift up or down too much. Need to get over a big rock just push or pull on the pedal a little harder and the big just road over it.
This is the bomb. Next I am going for some 230's!!!!!
See ya, actually you;ll see me blasting pass you:)
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Submitted by
ganze jason
a Weekend Warrior
from dallas Date Reviewed: January 10, 2006
Favorite Trail:
...
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
dan's comp
Strengths:
Strong, stiff, chainline adjustability, steel
Weaknesses:
bearings wear out quickly, gotta set up spacers correctly, and gotta keep arms tightened
Similar Products Used:
LX, XT
Bike Setup:
steel
Bottom Line:
Definitely a good product especially for bigger riders
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Submitted by
Zanetti
a Cross Country Rider
from Atlanta, GA Date Reviewed: October 12, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Any trail in N. GA
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Dan's Comp
Strengths:
Very stiff and strong. Adjustable chainline. All standard crank lengths available - even custom lengths. Allows choice of 110/74 and 94/58 spiders or use of single BMX chainwheel. Same basic design for 25+ years - individual replacement parts are widely available. Cro-Mo arms will put up with untold levels of punishment -- they'll laugh off a mishap, like a loose pedal, that would kill an aluminum arm in a matter of seconds.
Weaknesses:
The BB must be shimmed properly for decent service life of the bearings. The provided spacers don't account for small manufacturing tolerances of mass produced BB shells. Profile needs to provide an assortment of steel shims to accomodate such differences. Two spacers, one for 68mm, and one for 73mm shells just doesn't cut it. Luckily, I have access to a machine shop, and I was able to fabricate perfect length spacers for my setup. Almost five years have passed and I'm still on my original set of bearings.
I've got Profiles installed on my geared hardtail, my single speed, and I'm seriously contemplating installing a set on my road bike. Any future bikes I own will get a set as well.
Bottom Line:
Weight and BB setup issues aside, they're one of the best cranks available.
The weight issue is a little overblown. Here's an example:
Profile CR-MO arms,175mm:560g BB with Ti spindle: 311g 110/74 Spider: 90g Total-----------> 961g
177 grams difference. A full 16oz water bottle weighs about 543 grams. My sleek Ti hardtail that weighed 22 lbs even with standard cranks now weighs 22.4 lbs with the profiles installed. *BFD* Chainring/mount bolt weight is not included since they'd be installed regardless of cranks used. Is 177 grams extra weight worth it for a lifetime of worry free performance? I think so.
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Submitted by
rick
a Weekend Warrior
from manchester, england Date Reviewed: October 3, 2005
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$193.00
Purchased At:
harry hall cycles
Strengths:
on my bmx: everything, how un able to bend they can be, life time warrenty.. had mine for 6 years and they aint bent yet from plenty of crashes, drop offs, throwing my bike all over the show, plenty of temper moments.. i've had the same bearing cups and axle in 2, cups might have grinds on and the cranks maybe dented but they are still going stong and still give me confindence.
Weaknesses:
none found so far.
Similar Products Used:
profile SS, dmr carnks, one piece. freind has some race face cranks and the bolt come's loose on every ride.
Bike Setup:
not got a mountain bike yet, saving for 1.. but 1st thing will be to get a set of profiles on it,
Bottom Line:
there aint any other crank out there that i know can beat the value for money,the fact that you know you have cranks on that aint gonna snap off..
If you concidering buying some new cranks. without a doubt.. profile everytime... dont concider anything else.
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Submitted by
Zach Reliford
a Racer
from Washington Date Reviewed: June 6, 2005
Favorite Trail:
I have only ridden on set of trails.....
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Profile
Strengths:
Strong as hell. Not the lightest but you have to sacrifice one thing for another.
Weaknesses:
Bearings wear out eventually.
Similar Products Used:
Cheap square spindle aluminum cranks that came on my Fuji.
Bike Setup:
BMX:King headset and hubs. Shimano HG-53 chain and Shimano-DX Brakes. Standard 125R frame. Bombshell Tribal Carbon forks. Crupi stem and S&M Slam Bars. ODI Lock on Grips. Profile Cranks and Chainring. MTB: Fuji Discovery 3 in pieces after a broken swingarm. SRAM x.7 Derailleurs and trigger shifters. Soon to buy Profile MTB Cranks and BB through my team since we are sponsored. Shimano HG-53 chain. Needs new grips. Some sort of straight handlebar. Cromo. SRAM Powerglide II cassette 8spd soon to be the same one in 9 speed. Shimano Deore Disc Wheelset from Pricepoint. Cheap suspension....
Bottom Line:
I haven't ordered my MTB cranks yet. I am going off my Profiles. I race nationally, 5th in my Midwest region in 13 Expert. Anyways, my BMX cranks are a godsend. At 200 lbs, it is easy to destroy cheap cranks. I rounded off a set of Black Widow Alum arms. Now I wil never turn back. Bearings? Well, I haven't replaced mine in a long time but they are beginning to click a little bit. No bike product is invincible because there is always someone out there who rides harder than you. I wil come back in a few weeks with a report on the MTB set. I will also be ordering a new cassette and brake levers.
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Submitted by
Erik
a Weekend Warrior
from Adelaide, Australia Date Reviewed: May 16, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Black Hill
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Crank arms and spindle are built like a tank; weight says it all. Chain ring and guard is a piece of art.
Weaknesses:
The bearings are the weakest out there, so they do need replacing every now and then, so if any signs of crank seizeures, get em replaced or you'll dammage the bottom bracket with it. The chain ring and guard is a piece of art, because its aluminium its going to wear out depending how much riding you do, and its going to be a really costly replacement.
Bike Setup:
Hard tail
Bottom Line:
The crank arms will out last your life, but the bearings and Profile chain ring won't out last your tires, maybe due to poor design so they do need a bit of carefull attention especially if conditions are wet and muddy. Therefore if you like to tinker like a mechanic and ride like a maniac with a fat wallet - you decide.
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Submitted by
Joel Shmoe
a Weekend Warrior
from Wahiawa,Hawaii Date Reviewed: May 2, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Got em from a freind
Strengths:
Strong,stiff,easy to adjust, killer warranty and customer service, a great value when you consider how well made they are
Weaknesses:
A tad heavy..
Similar Products Used:
Race face cranks, shimano cranks
Bike Setup:
Changes all the time
Bottom Line:
These cranks are stronger and stiffer than any aluminum crankset. Sure they might be a little heavy but they don't ever creak and they are easy to adjust and accomodate chain guide systems without a hitch. Anyone that has anything bad to say about these cranks is an idiot and they probabably don't even ride.
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Submitted by
Richard Crowley
a Downhiller
from Danville, KY, USA Date Reviewed: March 25, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Any trail with jumps.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$198.00
Purchased At:
Alfred E. Bike (aebike.com)
Strengths:
Strength...yeah. These are the stiffest crankarms I have ever used. They were also extremely easy to install, just make sure you have a 5.5mm hex wrench handy. They work well with multiple chainrings...I have a bash guard, a 39 tooth, and a 28 tooth ring, and it shifts great.
Weaknesses:
Lack of technical support from Profile Racing. I bought them and was just hoping they'd fit. I also bought an install/remove tool I didn't need b/c one comes with the cranks.
These are great for big riders, rough riders, downhillers, dual-slalom riders, guys who jump, guys who do drop-offs, and guys who wreck a lot. The best upgrade I have ever made.
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Submitted by
Andy Magee
a Weekend Warrior
from Englan Date Reviewed: February 28, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Wisley
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
Custom riders
Strengths:
Light,er, thats it.
Weaknesses:
Design, splines are fine for driveshafts which only deal with one lode of force, for cranks they don't cut it. They work loose too quickly, 250kgs bearings are crap and expensive.
Similar Products Used:
Primo powerbites, much better as long as the helicoil insert doesn't come out.
Bike Setup:
Pashley 24, bfrs, pitchforks.
Bottom Line:
It's horses for courses, Primo's may be ugly, but they're strong and thats the most important thing for me.
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Submitted by
Lokii
a
from N/A Date Reviewed: January 23, 2003
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Everything, what else can I say!
Weaknesses:
Make sure you take off the pedal before you stick them in you a**, first hand experience!
Similar Products Used:
Many
Bike Setup:
Same as before
Bottom Line:
Excellent crank, I have been rding this crank for a long time, and I ain't no light weight. I am also very experienced at this riding stuff.
You buy them, you ride them, and then you better hide them because ever one will want them.
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Submitted by
Andy
a
from england Date Reviewed: December 10, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
strength, everything really
Weaknesses:
cost?
Similar Products Used:
lots
Bottom Line:
my brother has used these for a year or so until last week when he was knocked off his bike by a car which hit the cranks.
the car had a brocken bumper, bonnet and wing, the bike was a wreck apart from the cranks which are still as good as ever thats how strong they are
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Submitted by
Todd
a Weekend Warrior
from Potland, OR, USA Date Reviewed: December 9, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Lakeside Bikes
Strengths:
Strong as hell. Lifetime warranty on bending/breaking the arms or axle.
Weaknesses:
kind of heavy (but my bike still weighs less than 25lbs), expensive
Similar Products Used:
just some crappy aluminum square spindles.
Bike Setup:
Who cares, it's a bike, you ride it. its set up for trials.
Bottom Line:
My friend ED has cracked 2 pairs of profiles before, but he rides really hard BMX. Profile replaced the arms both tie\mes, free of charge though. These cranks are stronger than 99.9% of you will ever need, and if you do break it they'll replace 'em. These cranks are just as light as a set of Aluminum cranks that have been beefed up to comparable stregth, but so much stronger.
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Submitted by
phil
a
from canada Date Reviewed: December 8, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
dizzys bike shop
Strengths:
stiff, strong
Weaknesses:
too heavy for my trials bike, but none if used for what they were built for
Similar Products Used:
hussefelts, shimano, race face ns xs
Bike Setup:
minuteman, profile ss, hayes 8" rotors, planet x goliath rims, shiver sc, gozza 2.6r and 3.0f
Bottom Line:
i took an 11 foot drop to flat concrete, and ripped all but three spokes from my rear wheel. the profiles held up to this as well as daily 7-9 footers(all to flat) and 14-16 feet to trannies. all this on a hard tail.......im very impressed with these cranks. just as i was losing hope on all cranks in general, due to bent truvative hussefelts, and a few shimano cranks, and a set of RF north shore xs that i broke both crank arms on and one bb spindle. they still dead straight and spin nicely. worth the money and weight, if you ask me. plus chances are you wont be putting them on a light bike anyway, or else everything else will break first anyway ( mines about 40 pounds, so a pound more is much less noticable than a broken/bent/stripped crank arm every other week........if this is your problem get a pair, you wont be dissapointed now if only i could find something as strong but light enough for my trials bike.............
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Submitted by
Brian Weaver
a Racer
from Austin, TX ya'll Date Reviewed: September 22, 2002
Favorite Trail:
favorite tail was this one time in bandcamp...
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$135.00
Purchased At:
danscomp
Strengths:
anybody that says these arent the best cranks goin is smokin ass-crack... i just bought a new pair so i could replace the crap that came with my mountainbike..... cus i know these will hold up to anything
Weaknesses:
they're not free
Similar Products Used:
nothin
Bike Setup:
race bike- bully speed freak bmx with all the goodies... king hubs and headset, profile cranks, profile titanium spindle, S&M machined euro bb cups, and lots more my mtbike is a work in progress- dback frame with profile cranks, atomic flatboy pedals, and s&m cruiser bars, s&m redneck lite stem, and other parts that will br replaced as i break them- thats why i got new cranks
Bottom Line:
if you want stiff, reliable cranks, get these... if you think xtr is for you then i hope you are a sponsored racer that is gonna get them swapped out for you everytime you decide to bunnyhop higher than 2 inches
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Submitted by
Chris
a
from College Park, MD, USA Date Reviewed: August 24, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
The toughest, the stiffest, the most responsive, the best cranks I've ever owned hands down. Excellent weld quality I might add. 48 spline steel BB spindle!
Weaknesses:
Sure they're weighty, but it's soooo worth that ultra responsive and strong feeling under your feet!
Similar Products Used:
Shimano LX, Monty 6061, TruVativ Stylo SS ISIS
Bike Setup:
Enduro hardtail, 24/26" rhynolite on Hugi Onyx, Marzocchi Z3 100mm, built burly.
Bottom Line:
If you want the strongest and most confidence inspiring cranks you've ever owned, then get these. If you never want to worry about breaking or bending your cranks then get these. If you hate the phrase "Aluminum has a short fatigue life" then get these for life.
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Submitted by
A ho lotta Canuk
a
from V-town baby, V-town... Date Reviewed: August 22, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Haaaahahaha, I jacked dem fooz!
Strengths:
These jaks are strong. With the pinch boats, you can take them off and beat the Sh*t outa fooz
Weaknesses:
Day dont make demz in gold
Similar Products Used:
Sheeeet, I ain't neva ridden no bike befo foo
Bottom Line:
These kranks are fat baby, just like me. These kranks are also hella strong too biatch. I way three huned fitty pounz and these mugs have held up to a good beating just like my trik azz hos. I fly off 3 foot loading docks chasin affa dem 10 speed foos and sh%t. They ain't no betta kranks out dare when yo ass be runnin from the fuzz. They match the krome on my caddeez rims too.
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Submitted by
long legs
a
from simi valley Date Reviewed: July 17, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
ordered direct
Strengths:
outstanding strength and rigidity. ability to get custom lengths.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
race face turbines, TA cranks, bullseye cranks, various campagnolo cranks.
Bike Setup:
25" touring hybrid bike. Profile racing cranks are 235mm in length center to center.
Bottom Line:
These are the absolute best cranks made period. I am currently using 235mm length mtb cranks from them. These cranks are replacing the previous 215mm profile racing cranks in my first review. Cranks this long must be made accurately or else serious problems will result. The profile racing cranks are made with outstanding accuracy and alignment. Once installed, they spin true and don't require any maintenance or adjustments. You must know what you are doing when it comes to installation and removal. They actually feel lighter than other cranks because of the stiffness and increased power. Strongly recommended.
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Submitted by
Nic
a Weekend Warrior
from U.K. Date Reviewed: June 24, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Look at how many bmxers use these (me included). They are the best cranks out there.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
DMR cheiftains, similar style of crank but bent, prob due to lower precision of assembly cos quite similar in weight and design. And various cheap stuff that breaks.
Bike Setup:
Street, for drops and gaps etc.
Bottom Line:
I have only heard of 2 pair of profiles snapping, most just bend cos they r cromoly. Then you can get them replaced under warrenty.But to bend one in the first place, you really will have to do something HUGE on an mtb due to suspension and other parts (frames) breaking before the cranks. Mine aint bent yet which i am really impressed with. Not too heavy either compared to some bmx cranks, which can be about 2 pounds heavier. For me, the only cranks i will be buying for the rest of my riding life.
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Submitted by
BroRider
a Downhiller
from Canada Date Reviewed: June 10, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Strengths:
Good, strong, the same as other reviews! I move them fast through my shop.
Weaknesses:
No real problems with them.
Similar Products Used:
All
Bike Setup:
To many to list, but my main ride is a RM7.
Bottom Line:
Ya, would have to say a pretty good product overall. seems to meet it's expectations. I do have a few other brands that I do perfer, but I won't get into that. Seems like on here if you state an opinion, some people have to go after it and try and pick it apart.
I have to say this, if there is a bad review on here (I mean one that is not very accurate), then it is most likely done by someone who is probably about 13 years old and is just playing around.
Ride hard!
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Submitted by
Loki
a Downhiller
from Oregon Date Reviewed: May 28, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Bottom Line:
Good Lord. This little review page has been busy. All right, allow me to shatter your poorly conceived assumptions:
1) I am not a product "groupie," nor do I work for the company. I bought both sets of these cranks (SS, chromoly axle) through my own coin and I probably ride harder than most users here do (this lines up with my personal observations, anyway). They have remained intact, sans one shot bottombracket. Thus, they get a five-star review from me. This is not brain surgery.
2) Sure, cranks are not indestructible (see item #1, sentence #3). I find it highly unlikely that these cranks would break on a "demo," as was stated in the original post by "Broke." Unless they were installed improperly, which is possible. If "Broke" is the breed of tool that I take him to be.
3) Hmm. So "Broke" is really two people? Very believable (insert caustic *smirk*). Anyway if that really was the case (which I doubt) that implies that "Broke" #1 really did break a Profile crankset on a demo ride (see item #2, sentence #2-3). And why did "Broke" #2 defend "Broke" #1 and answer for him? And don't give me the e-mail excuse. The space for e-mail addresses on the review sheet is optional. The same user (er, loser) could post twice and not leave an e-mail address.
4) "You probably spend more time online then riding." I almost had to wipe beer spray off the screen after reading this naive line of reasoning. I ride about 20-30 miles a week, most of these miles being urban freeriding and commuting. I spend only about 10 hours a week online for personal use, if that. If you really did have personal knowledge of me, you'd know that I don't suffer fools (or liars) like "Broke" gladly.
5) "I only come to get a general idea of what is being said about it, but I don't take anything personally or to heart." Right. So do I (see item #1). I also come here to deposit my $.02 on the product, and try to be as impartial as I can while considering various factors in my review (weight, riding style et al). I'm sure quite a few reviews on this site are fabricated but I am attacking one and only one review (Broke's) which struck me as overt lying. Several of my friends have spec'd Profiles on their bikes, as have I. I have yet to see any of theirs or mine break at the crankarm, even through a fair helping of reckless abuse. So when a reviewer comes along claiming that he broke a set on a "demo," I am inclined to think that he is, well, full of it (see item #4, last line). And it is my Constitutional right to say so on this page.
That all being said I close the books on this issue.
Go forth and get your bike dirty.
Loki
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Submitted by
Ken
a Downhiller
from Canada Date Reviewed: May 28, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$250.00
Strengths:
Fairly strong, not much adjustment needed after setup, stiff.
Weaknesses:
None to this point, but I haven't been able to ride with these cranks as hard as I would like.
Similar Products Used:
Truvativ and Shimano
Bike Setup:
RM7, with monster's, XT groupie, etc...
Bottom Line:
This crank is decent. I feel it would hold up as well, or better than any cranks out there. But I do not worship any product and know that even these cranks could break or fail. I do have a comment to this Loki guy though. Do you own the company? I agree with broke (which ever one) about one thing, don't take anything to heart. It seems like the cranks are your girl and broke is dissing her, it's a stupid crank.
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Submitted by
Joel
a Weekend Warrior
from chicago Date Reviewed: May 15, 2002
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$112.00
Purchased At:
the shop i work at
Strengths:
they are light wieght
Weaknesses:
one arm bent into my chainstay and two spindles twisted
Similar Products Used:
solid cranks, schwinn XS cranks, profile SS cranks
Bike Setup:
T1 frame, 36 hole wheels, T1 bars, S&M fork and stem, cassette hub, FBM 36t sprocket with bolt on guard.
Bottom Line:
i ride bmx and mtb. ive had two pairs of profiles and ive twisted two spindles and bent the left crankarm slightly and the right one into my chainstay. the bottom line is that profile cranks arent what their cracked up to be. they might be strong for all those "hardcore" mtb guys but thats with suspension. for bmx they suck ass unless you race. the only reason i use them is because they are so damn light compared to my previous pair of solid cranks that wieghed more than 5 pounds. so basically im trying to say profile cranks are crap and thats the end of it.
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Submitted by
Broke
a Downhiller
from Canada Date Reviewed: April 30, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Strengths:
Strong, durablity, looks, having Loki come here multiple times!
Weaknesses:
None Really
Similar Products Used:
Xtr, raceface....
Bike Setup:
24
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is this. Good cranks, like all products out there there is good and bad, in this case you see far more good then bad. What is really funny though, is that Loki is on here complaining about the first review by "broke", and then calling the second review by "broke" back pedaling. Well Loki, I don't know who the first "broke" is, he is the one who left an email address, but the second "broke" was a different person. Please loser, they are good cranks. You probably spend more time online then riding. If you think the original guy who posted the first review would actually come back and review again, he would of probably said that stuff that I said in the first place. Shows how easy it is to put words in others mouths. I do agree with one thing, that "some" people don't have the product that they review, that is why I only come to get a general idea of what is being said about it, but I don't take anything personally or to heart <-- advice for Loki.
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Submitted by
Loki
a Downhiller
from Oregon Date Reviewed: April 8, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
As stated previously by myself and fellow reviewers who own the product.
Weaknesses:
A donkey's sphincter writing false reviews, like the one below.
Bottom Line:
"So when I say I rode a demo, I mean I was at a location where they had a demo bike with profiles. I then would proceed to do a drop to flat (concrete). About 8' high, this is where the left side arm bent and showed some signs fracturing in the arm, this was not a profile demo! Have you thought that maybe there where other riders doing things to this bike/crank prior to me."
LOL. Classic backpedaling.
If this was the case, why did you mysteriously neglect to mention it in your previous review? It might have given it some credibility. Instead, your first attempt sounds like a venomous rant ("image and marketing hype," "half of you don't even have them."). Also, if you really do own sets of Profile cranks (which I somehow doubt), why didn't you say so to begin with? "Credibility," remember? And when people who have actually used the product spoke up and said plainly that your post was misinformation, you throw this "I was just venting!" act. Ha. Your lying is as transparent as the contents of your skull.
I would bat you around some more, but there are message boards for that. Thanks for the laughs.
From Oregon with Love, Loki
P.S. Loki (c'mon, spell it with me)is, according to mythology, the Norse God of Mischief. Look it up.
P.P.S. My apologies to fellow reviewers for stirring up anything, intentional or not.
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Submitted by
Broke
a Downhiller
from Canada Date Reviewed: April 1, 2002
Favorite Trail:
N/A
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Good product, don't get me wrong. You guys make me laugh though, "your a liar", "I weigh 255lbs and..." Cry me a river!
Weaknesses:
One pair broke, I was venting, and there are other good products also. Incase you guys don't know, I do have profile cranks on some of my bikes. I also ride hard and my weight is also in the 200lbs area.
Similar Products Used:
454, Kona, XT, XTR, Raceface, etc...
Bike Setup:
Norco, Balfa, Hoffman.
Bottom Line:
I love how one little review gets all your panties in a bunch. I do not ride XC; I ride mostly trials with some DH and BMX. So when I say I rode a demo, I mean I was at a location where they had a demo bike with profiles. I then would proceed to do a drop to flat (concrete). About 8' high, this is where the left side arm bent and showed some signs fracturing in the arm, this was not a profile demo! Have you thought that maybe there where other riders doing things to this bike/crank prior to me. Have you thought that maybe I was really disappointed in the crank because of the injury to my ankle and just had to vent my thoughts somewhere? I am not complaining, but relax, if you know the cranks are so good then you don't have to come here and rant about another review. The Bottom line, cranks are cranks! Hey liko or whatever your name is, can your hand cover your face? Smack!!!
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Submitted by
Jason Karriker
a Weekend Warrior
from Raleigh, NC Date Reviewed: March 31, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Centennial Campus / Urban
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Super strong Easy to install/maintain Huge range of sizes Sinister machined look Guaranteed for LIFE
Weaknesses:
Ummmm...uhhh well I guess the Q/C on some of the machining could be a little better. Mine had some burrs and material that had not been completely removed after tapping, but who cares.
Similar Products Used:
Redline 401 (back in the day on Hutch Trickstar), Race Face Turbine LP
Bike Setup:
Trek 7000 frame (until I scrape up cash for a Bullit), Profile cranks w/ Race Face rings, King H/S, Azonic Shorty, Tenacious D risers, Thompson post, Zuzu pedals, XT F/R der., Avid mech's up front, Hayes hydros in rear (frame only has direct mount in rear), Rhino Lites on XT disks, Tioga factory DH F/R.
Bottom Line:
Killer cranks that are super stiff and very affordable if you do what I did. Buy a pair of BMX Profiles off ebay. I got mine for $70 complete with bottom bracket. You'll have to buy a MTB BB conversion kit from Profile for like $70 and also a spider thats about another $25. That all adds up to roughly $165 which is way cheaper then anything comparable. Plus, you'll have an extra set of BMX bearings that you can re-sale on ebay for 20-30. My only problem is trying to figure out what size spacer to mount my inner Race Face chain ring. I sort of eyeballed it and used a 7.1 mm which when combined with the 1mm spacing built into the Profile spider gives about the right space for clean shifts. If anyone knows the official size, or has some suggestions, drop me a line.
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Submitted by
Billy Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from melbourne australia Date Reviewed: March 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
anywhere on my bike
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
the bikehouse
Strengths:
Quality materials (aerospace standard) Quality craftsmanship (virtually bombproof, a very overused word in the Mtb world) Quality design (almost nonexistent flex) Reputation I could think of many more...... Lifetime Warranty Very wide range of options (sizes and configurations) Spares for every single part of your crank (even single arms!) Upgrade and custom kits I could go on and on.......
Weaknesses:
Not dumb proof or immune to fits of jealousy, by non users. Not super light but very similar to soft Aluminum Race Face N shore cranks and Isis DH BB. For the vast array of profile’s benefits weight is not really an issue
Similar Products Used:
profile 4 years on bmx, profile 3 years on cruiser, profile 4 years on mountain bike.
Bike Setup:
NA
Bottom Line:
I agree with Loki on this one! What on god's earth would motivate so many people to lie about owning a set of these cranks and then writing glowing reviews anyway? Go figure? In more than a decade these puppies have barely changed. For years I jumped, stumped, ramped, raced, dropped, freestyled and simply pedaled on profiles. The worst thing that happened? A slightly bent axle ... Why? In one week I rode off my garage roof (2.93 meters) 6 times!!!!!! And before you ask why? It was for a magazine shoot. The greatest irony was that Profile replaced the axle at no charge. There is a lifetime warranty on the crank arms and spindle. Woody Itson or Eddie Viola in their heydays didn’t break them...... That’s until somebody showed up claiming that they broke a pair during a demo, and that the majority of these reviews were written by riders who don't actually own these cranks...... I will stop short of calling you a liar (but only just). And as for hype, Profile would be one of the most frugal advertisers on the mtb scene. Compared to the vast majority of Mtb companies Profile never makes outlandish or silly claims. Unless they can back it up by way of reputation. And profile earned this respect. These cranks are made with good old fashioned quality American engineering and are surprisingly unknown outside of BMX, Downhill and dirt jumping circles. Now in my old age I still have profile cranks and its on a Weight weenie cannondale! And I don’t work for profile, I’m not a yank and I don’t even live in the US. But it really is a shame that certain people make pretty baseless accusations toward something that has proven to be excellent over such a long period of time. I the world of off road cycling this is a very rare thing. Your frame's is more likely to kick the bucket before the cranks (profile) do. Phew that’s my bit! Sorry……….
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Submitted by
Dancing Bear
a Weekend Warrior
from So Fla Date Reviewed: March 20, 2002
Favorite Trail:
The Hulk
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
bicycle world
Strengths:
Strong!!!!! Durable Stiff What else do you want?
Weaknesses:
Ok, they are heavy, but that's it!
Similar Products Used:
XT octalink, various square taper cranks
Bike Setup:
Marin Ti Marz. Z2 BAM LX/Rhyno Lites
Bottom Line:
I'm 6'6", 300lbs. These cranks are a godsend. I have rounded out the crank/bb interface on every crank I have ever had. I ride for fun, the biggest drop I've ever taken is maybe 3 feet, and I'm really easy on parts for a big man, but I destroy cranks. I've used profile cranks for over 2 years without a problem. They allow me to really torque the cranks without fear of damage (to me or the cranks). I switched to XT Octalink to try and save weight, but those developed 1/2 inch of play after 1 month. If you are big, powerful, or just hard on cranks and bb's, you can't miss with Profile.
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Submitted by
Loki
a Downhiller
from Oregon Date Reviewed: March 12, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$180.00
Strengths:
The SS crankarms are just about indestructible. I have never seen a bent Profile crankarm, compared to many destroyed Shimanos, Racefaces, Truvativs etc. Available with a bewildering range of options -- triple crank or BMX spider, 34-52t chainring, custom lengths up to 205 mm, black or silver finish.
Bike Setup:
I have two sets of these cranks (SS with chromoly axle), both of which have been switched to different bikes: Cove Stiffee Santa Cruz Bullit Santa Cruz Super-8 Balfa Minuteman
Bottom Line:
Let me assure you, Mr. "Broke," I own these cranks. I have been tougher on these cranks than 90% of the users on this site can claim. I am a 255 pound downhill and urban assault rider that buys his own parts thank you, and I am here to tell you that Profile cranks do indeed live up to their indestructible reputation.
I'll be the first to confess that I did bend my bottom bracket. However, it was on a 12 foot drop to a flat landing that would've snapped any aluminum crankarm to pieces upon impact. Before that, the same set of Profiles endured a year of abusive riding that would surely void any manufacturer's warranty. And these cranks took it without complaining. My other set under the same abuse is still going strong. Anybody who says that "I bent these on a demo/first ride/cross-country ride," either is an incredible liar or simply installed them wrong.
Do not abuse this site sir, and do not waste our time with your bogus allegations. That is all I have to say.
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Submitted by
Broke
a Downhiller
from US Date Reviewed: March 10, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Your Mom's
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Image, and marketing hype!
Weaknesses:
Not as god as all you may think!
Similar Products Used:
All
Bike Setup:
Too many.
Bottom Line:
It broke on the demo. Don't come on here and worship these, especially since half of you don't even have them.
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Submitted by
Micheal
a Downhiller
from Canada Date Reviewed: January 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Watch your step!
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
N/A
Strengths:
Looks good, strong, fairly priced in the market.
Weaknesses:
It snapped. May of been a defect.
Similar Products Used:
Raceface, XTR, Kona.
Bike Setup:
24 frame, Z.1, hayes disc F & R, Mavics, XT drivetrain, FUNN Bar, etc...
Bottom Line:
Good crank but it broke! This is where it is at for the current "freeride" scene. Dependable, strong, and looks. I don't know if these would become a hit in the DH world though (meaning sponsorships and promoting), but it will show up there. It's hard to compete against corporate gaints like shimano for sponsorship rights. They can give the money and the products out like halloween candy.
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Submitted by
Schaefdog
a Downhiller
from Marysville WA USA Date Reviewed: November 15, 2001
I just bent the spindle. im 165 lbs and ride a lot of urban, 6-7 foot drops to flat are my norm and around 8-10 to tranny. im pretty smooth.
Similar Products Used:
snapped raceface snapped XTR snapped truvativ and numerous square and isis BBs
Bike Setup:
a DHer, haro DHR with monsters on order, profile cranks, XTR drivetrain, shimano XT brakes. and a HT a with Jr. Ts (broken M arch), profile cranks, Xt front disc and hayes rear disc, 24" doublewides on both bikes with 3" gazzys on all wheels,
Bottom Line:
get these cranks. i am hard on bikes and hopefully profile needs a product tester. i dunno. but out of all the cranks ive broken these have lasted the longest (and they arent terrebly bent yet, maybe 1mm)
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Submitted by
Rob
a
from Sydney, Australia Date Reviewed: November 6, 2001
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$250.00
Strengths:
the strongest cranks in the world
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
haro 3-piece bmx cromo
Bottom Line:
these really are the strongest cranks you will find. I have run these on so many of my bmx jump bikes and never bent or broken them. So when i went to mountain bikes i had to run these, i don't trust any other crank.
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Submitted by
Frederic Falardeau
a Downhiller
from Montreal, Quebec, Canada Date Reviewed: October 30, 2001
Favorite Trail:
My university's indoor stairs
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$269.00
Purchased At:
profileracing.com
Strengths:
I have the SS crankset, cromoly axle. This means tuff right? Those cranks are the strongest on earth. I weight 240 pounds and go urban assaulting all the time. Thet are well made, you can remove 1 arm without the other. Once in place, it doesn't move.
Weaknesses:
Have you ever heard of the guy that bented his profile??? That's me! It took about 3 months. The splined axle bended and now the cranks wont turn without excessive force and will cause my frame to 'ping'. It sounds exactly like a frame that cracks. Looking to profile internet site, it doesn't seem like a titanium axle exist for SS cranks... The crome plating took vacation around the pedal thread, due to vibrations caused by turning the bent cranks. I saw it fell... The bearings don't like water, expect to replace after 4-5 rides in the rain.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano, raceface (piece of fashion crap)
Bike Setup:
Balfa minute man (montreal made cromoly freestyle bike) Marzzochi Z1 QR20 Go Fast handle bar 6inch hayes front, v-brake rear raceface headset easton seatpost mavic 521 front, 321 rear, hayes hubs, irc kujo DH 2.35 profileracing DH SS crankset
Bike out of use for winter repairs and adjustments)
Bottom Line:
Profile is the best, don't hesitate! I guess i'm too heavy for this dropping but I can't resist! I'll send my axle and bearings for warranty replacement. It's supposed to be lifetime warranty. We will see...
I guess they will be so surprised to see a bent axle that they will be pleased to replace and offer me a product tester job. Guys, at profile, I hope you are reading. I'll keep in touch on how it goes.
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Submitted by
long legs
a Weekend Warrior
from california Date Reviewed: October 18, 2001
Favorite Trail:
street riding
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$334.00
Purchased At:
direct orderded
Strengths:
I special ordered a custom set of 215mm cranks. The engineering and quality of construction are outstanding. They are so vastly superior to anything else, I don't know why anyone would buy something different.
Weaknesses:
Hard to remove when you have to adjust the chainline. But it also a strength because once installed you can forget about them.
Similar Products Used:
Various Campy cranks, Race Face Turbines, TA cranks etc.
Bike Setup:
The ProfileRacing cranks are being used on my 25" road touring bike.
Bottom Line:
Run, don't walk to your phone and call Profileracing and let them hook you up with the absolute best set of cranks available at any price. I am presently having them make me another set of cranks for different terrain. I wonder what their bikes must be like!
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Submitted by
Some kid on a bike
a Downhiller
from Some where near vancover Date Reviewed: October 12, 2001
Favorite Trail:
air supply
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
It's not a tapered mountain bike crank!! Doen't really matter who makes them profile,Odosey, primo, kona.... Its a stonger system. I've distroyed numberous shimano cranks as well as truvativ and black spire cranks because of breaking bottom brackets in them. Snapping BB's in a crank frys the tapper! Think about it, standard mountain bike cranks have a purpose(moving you forward) they do that very well. how ever they don't stand up well in impacts. No matter how strong a crank set is the BB is still relitivly weak. Thus on a hard landing you will hear a loud snap as your none drive crank hits the ground leaving only a 3/4" blade of a severed BB spindle with razer sharp teeth from the fractured threads. This razer sharp spindle may then work as a spoon shaped knife on the inside of your leg. This is usually a real b!tch because A. you need a new BB B. Your cranks will never be the same C. you waste your afternoon sitting reading year old time mags. in a crouded emergeny room.
BMX style cranks solve this by not only giving you strong arms as well as somthing solid to clamp them on to. And for those people on budget and can't afford new cranks all the time. They come with a built in saftey feature, There are stronger then the bones in your leg. unless your an American bone is cheeper to fix. Profiles are the strongest out there!! and don't bother with the DH version its over kill!!!!
If your killing cranks buy these!! If your fat buy these!! If you break these, find a new sport!!!
Weaknesses:
heavy: Some people honestly don't need to run cranks like these but they do any way! why bog down your bike if you don't need to. The cranks have no notable weaknesses
Similar Products Used:
Black spire DH cranks- great cranks they lasted 6 months Truvative hussifelts- Crap, but I had the first production ones. new ones are less crappy
Normal mountain bike cranks are great If your not flexing around on them braking them or BBs Lucky you, you can run lighter cranks. you don't need any thing more!
But if your a big guy, or ride off big stuff, or don't know how to land small stuff, don't want to worry about your cranks, X-BMX'er or you want to pose at the base of grouse buy these cranks.
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Submitted by
Jeff
a Racer
from Columbus, Ohio, USA Date Reviewed: September 29, 2001
Favorite Trail:
vagas trails
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
profile direct
Strengths:
Stiff, strong and indestructible.
Weaknesses:
Some will say weight but weight doesn't matter all that much. Toss on the TI spindle if you care that much.
Similar Products Used:
Redline flights, Shimano XTR, Cooks Bros
Bike Setup:
Profile DS1, Sun SUV discs, Hayes, profile cranks with ti bb
Bottom Line:
I've raced BMX for 10 years and I still have the original pair of profiles I bought about 7 years ago. Tossed in a new BB and they are still in perfect condition. Now that I have a dual bike I decided that profiles would be a good choice for it as well. If you want something thats going to last forever you can't go wrong here.
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Submitted by
Yuri
a Racer
from Miami Date Reviewed: September 10, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Markham Park
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$175.00
Purchased At:
I got hook-ups
Strengths:
This is without a doubt the best crank design out there. As simple as possible and virtually indestructible. It is no accident that 90% of BMXers and all downhill racers that pay for their own parts run these. If you don't like the retro chrome look, Profile sells the arms powder coated now, too. Where else can you get custome lengths from 150mm to 200+??
Weaknesses:
If the monkey that's installing them doesn't know what he's doing, they can be a pain in the rear, just ask "Andrejs V". Don't bother taking them to a shop to install unless you live on a downhill course. Mountain bikers generally don't know how to install these right(no offense). Follow the instructions from Profile, even if you think you can do something better.
Similar Products Used:
There is nothing that compares. I have ridden just about every BMX crank made in the last ten years, and these are the best. It is a waste of time to even mention anything with a tapered square BB. I have used those too, and they are worthless.
There is nothing better in the world of real cranks. The adjustability of the chainline alone is almost worth getting these cranks. I had a set of Profiles on a freestyle bike for four years and they were still in perfect shape when I sold the last bike they were in. I guarantee they outlast every single other piece on your bike. Seriously. If you need help with installation(possibly) or warranty(not likely), the guys at Profile are all very knowledgeable, and what's even better, patient. They will help you.
These are the last cranks you will ever need. Period.
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Submitted by
Agent Z
a Downhiller
from Saratoga, CA Date Reviewed: August 16, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Karpiel - Northstar @ Tahoe
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Cambria Bike
Strengths:
What the HELL is this Bluto guy talking about? (scroll down) The non-drive side cup is adjustable!!! The BB does NOT have 2 fixed cups!!
Weaknesses:
NONE. It's not even any more expensive than a raceface crank & BB.
Similar Products Used:
Azonic 454
Bike Setup:
Azonic DS-2 Jumping bike. The Azonic cranks are on my Karpiel Armageddon. I actually like the profiles more, but I have 180mm arms so those wouldn't work too well on the downhil bike.
Bottom Line:
All the flaws that Bluto said are either extremely minor or BS. He doesn't know a good crank when he sees one. Profile is VERY popular among BMX dirt jumpers for a reason. He's dissing the best.
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Submitted by
ben
a
from rockford Date Reviewed: July 17, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Burly, strong, indestructible
Similar Products Used:
RaceFace(poor things did not stand a chance), Shimano(died in 6 months. Flexy little buggers)
Bike Setup:
DMR Trailstar, SE Racing 26" Landing Gear forks, Sun Mammoth Rims
Bottom Line:
Like the best out there dude. Leave it to Profile to give us one of the strongest cranks money can buy. Splined spindles makes this cranks almost bulletproof. 'Nuff said. Try 'em out today. I tell ya, you will love 'em!
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Submitted by
Sam
a Downhiller
from Sydney,NSW,Australia Date Reviewed: July 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Thredbo Cannonball Run
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$235.00
Purchased At:
Cranks St Ives
Strengths:
-Stiff -Strong -NO FLEX -Will last 4 ever
Weaknesses:
-Poor angles mean that your feet hit the sides of the cranks and your ancles get real hit up 2 -The paint comes off real easy -Price -Weight!
Similar Products Used:
Kona 3-piece,Raceface North Shore,Shimano XTR DH AC DH
Bike Setup:
Profile DR-1,Shivers,Profile thru axle rear hub, 321D rims, Hayes Hydrulics with 8 inch frnt,Kujo Dh tyres, Hellbent,646 shimano clips,LX rear mech.
Bottom Line:
These are a stiff cranks that will never break and were made to take all the crap you can throw at them and then some. Highly recomended if you don't want to relplace your cranks for a very long time. These are real good at getting the power to the chain but will weigh the bike down a little
Get your self some ancle gurds if you are not running SPD's and save your self the pain
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Submitted by
Bluto
a
from Seattle, WA, USA Date Reviewed: July 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
streets full o' 4-wheel murderers
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
local bike shop-- support yours!
Strengths:
These cranks are strong, simple but effective, and materials are 2nd to none. Available in many sizes-- 160mm to 190mm plus custom sizes up to 206mm(yeah!)
Weaknesses:
Pedal threads are questionable quality and compromise pedal fit. Chrome is pitted and thin in spots. Not all the welding slag has been removed, leaving small "chocolate chips" in the plating. I think these guys smoke "funny" cigarettes on the job-- it's the details that suffer. BB spindle could be about 2/3 the weight without compromising strength; it's not even drilled through.
BUT... I save my true wrath for the bottom bracket design. 2 FIXED CUPS! Unbelievable. For those who do not grasp the implications, that means that if your BB shell does not match the furnished spacer sleeve EXACTLY, like within a couple of thousandths of an inch of perfect, then you will thrust-overload or crush your bearings when the cups or the arms are installed. Many users complain of poor bearing life and this is why!
Similar Products Used:
Bullseye 2pc, Primo Powerbite, GT 3pc alloy, Truvativ Hussefelt
I will preface myself by saying that after fitting these cranks, I have had no trouble with them at all. The measures I had to take in order to fit them properly nobody should have to take (if they have paid top dollar for the best.)
I suspect that they were trying to make it easier for the typical 13 year old paint-huffing freestyler to install using a pair of Vise-Grips, but the result is that nobody, not even one who knows better, can adjust it properly.
I was able to achieve a good fit by making my own spacer sleeve in the machine shop (after measuring my BB stackup to within .001",) but how many end users can do that? I had to resort to more careful machining techniques than Profile did to make the darn things!
I hear that AC makes a Profile compatible BB that has proper bearing adjustability.
Also, the pedal boss welds on my cranks overlapped onto the pedal faces and the threads themselves. I returned my first pair on warranty for this problem, but the replacements were defective in the same way (not as badly.)
I wound up filing the pedal faces smooth and chasing the threads out with 9/16"-20 RH & LH taps. Again I ask how many end users can do this?
If I had just installed them as received, they would not have broken, but I would have had chronic BB bearing problems and the pedals would have been crooked and prone to loosen.
FOR $250 RETAIL THE BUYER DESERVES A BETTER PRODUCT!!!
Three flaming goose stogies for not breaking, plus one for coming in almost any size. One point six for third world craftsmanship at a first world price. Call it three overall.
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Submitted by
Reindeer Blower
a Downhiller
from Maine Date Reviewed: June 11, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Plattekill,Mountain Creek,Mt. Snow
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Came with bike
Strengths:
-Can run any chainring from a 36t to a 45t,no problem -Stiff,stiff,stiff -Easy to install
Weaknesses:
-Heavy,but the extra strength is worth it!Quit yer bitc#in',weight weenies!
Similar Products Used:
AC Lo Pro(broke) Race Face Turbine
Bike Setup:
Brooklyn TMX
Bottom Line:
The stiffest,burliest crank I have ever used.Period.I just can't break the damn things no matter how hard I try.Plus you can run a really wide range of chainring sizes,which is nice for riding on different DH courses.5 sh$ts!
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I will break them
a
from Green Lake, Seattle, IWBT Date Reviewed: June 11, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Strait off a 100 foot cliff onto concrete
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
local bike shop, if I tell you the name of the shop they will beat me up
Strengths:
I will break them even if I have to die in the process
Weaknesses:
Ugly as hell, havent they herd of colors. That's right I'm going to a fashion show.
Similar Products Used:
K-Mart cranks
Bike Setup:
some beatup old down hill bike with bolts falling off.
Bottom Line:
Everyone tells me that these are strong cranks and that they break Race Face's. But I rather have good looking weak cranks because I like to crash and break bones.
I must break you..........
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Noel
a
from North Vancouver Date Reviewed: May 25, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Virtually indestructable (check out Evolve for a set of bent profiles - I 'm suprized his ankle didn't break!), maintenance free. Life time warranty. Awesome quality. wash 'em and they look brand spankin' new.
Weaknesses:
Weight? Who the f*ck cares. My bike is already up over 50 pounds... My only real complaint is that they are wide at the BB and tend to clip your inside ankle bone occaisionally. I hear that AXO makes an ankle bone protector...
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XT, Raceface Turnbine LP, Raceface North Shore.
Bike Setup:
2001 Balfa BB7 with Monster T and Magura Gustav brakes.
Bottom Line:
If you're a big guy, go big, or hate stuff that snaps, bends or brakes, then these cranks are a no-brainer. The guy way at the bottom who says that all the North Shore guys ride raceface is way out to lunch. Yes, raceface may be the most popular crank out there (due to OEM sales and such), but the serious riders ride profile cranks (unless sponsored by a crank mfgr). Everyone who goes big knows that it's the ultimate upgrade. It's just like a King headset: stick the crankset on the bike and forget about them.
Other nice issues are quick install/removal, and the ability to adjust the chainline. As far as i'm concerned, after lots of dough on expensive raceface cranks and wimpy Shimano cranks, it's a non-issue to put the profiles on my bike.
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Submitted by
Ronald Stirling
a Downhiller
from San Francisco, USA Date Reviewed: April 14, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Everywhere, especially Marin County!
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At:
Dan's Comp
Strengths:
Stiff, 4130 chromoly, able to take all sorts of abuse, burly
The most bulletproof crank on the market. Granted, they are a bit heavier than the others out there but I am less concerned about weight than something that might break on me. My old Shimano XTR crankset met an untimely death after a pretty burly fall. Totally screwed up the spline. A friend told me about the Profiles and ever since I have made the changeover, I feel more and more everyday that I made a good investment. Totally strong cranks. The best out there.
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Submitted by
sam hanley
a Downhiller
from Tilburg Netherlands Date Reviewed: March 11, 2001
Favorite Trail:
citycenterisallthatsleft
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At:
danscomp.com
Strengths:
it is the strongest on the market and has been for nearly a decade! it looks cool as hell, did I mention it's a stiffy!
Weaknesses:
You could say weight, but if you have bent the rest try the best! you can drop a load of weight by using the Ti BB. Hell if you are reading reviews of 4130 cro mo cranks you alredy know that you might gain 200 grams over XTR
Similar Products Used:
lots of old bent cranks + the much more expensive and desierable XTR
these are the strongest cranks on the market.. is that what you are looking for? if weight is you're highest priority go look at my review of XTR's. It is worth mentioning that these are the lighest three piece BMX cranks, much lighter than all of it's copies and that the warrenty is for life but you won't need it!
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Submitted by
Steve
a Downhiller
from Walnut, CA Date Reviewed: February 17, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Mine
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
INCycle Pro Bike Shop
Strengths:
It is a profile, and will not break. That's it. They won't break. ever. It is always cool when there is three pounds of beef in your bottom bracket shell. Adjustable Chainline and cool looks too.
Weaknesses:
None that matter. You could say weight, but these cranks aren't made for the tour de lycra...
Similar Products Used:
Race Face Turbine DH (Bent), Race Face Turbine LP (Bent worse), Some OEM Cranks.. (annihilated, the poor things didn't have a chance), MANY broken bottom brackets.
Bike Setup:
Cheeta Proline DH, Hope stuff, DH 2's, Nokian 2.3's.
Bottom Line:
Buy these if you are in need of the strongest cranks in the world. Make sure you have a shop set them up right with the right spacing. Other than that, these cranks are the most reliable in the world. Just one less part on your bike to ruin a race run. If you get mad at your run you can beat on your cranks with rocks and nothing will happen, that's cool. Try that with carbon or aluminum cranks....The bottom line, the guy who invented these cranks is a strait up genious.
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Submitted by
alano
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore Date Reviewed: February 16, 2001
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
4140 chromoly 48-splined beefy spindle, 4130 chromoly crank arms. Strongest one can get!
Weaknesses:
None at all!
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XT (garbage), Truvative (garbage)
Bottom Line:
I have severly mangled a Shimano XT crankset. I was a BMXer turned MTB rider. Profile was THE crank to get years ago and still is now. The Profiles fit on my bike with a Profile Euro bottom bracket hich is easily available and voila! You have the strongest pair of cranks ever.
If you are an intense rider, downhiller or dual-slalom rider, forget about aluminium if you can. Profile cranks are made of 4130 chromoly steel, not recycled beer-cans. Plus they have a lifetime guarantee. Don't take my word for it; go to http://www.profileracing.com
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Submitted by
will murray
a Racer
from huntersvill, nc US Date Reviewed: February 16, 2001
Favorite Trail:
renisaince
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
lake norman bicycles
Strengths:
Tries and true in the BMX world for over 15 years! Never had problems, I own 3 sets of these cranks on various bikes. Every top pro in BMX uses them and I have put them on my dual slalom bike.
Weaknesses:
maybe to heavey for the cross country roadies
Similar Products Used:
NONE only the best will do for me
Bike Setup:
gosh! um to much to list.
Bottom Line:
Bottom line is these are the most hassle free, strongest cranks you can get! Optional ti-spindle for the weight worring people out there. This should be for any rider looking for the best cranks on the market for Dual Slalom, Down Hill, or just free riding.
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Jesse Jakomait
a Racer
from ssm, Ont, Canada Date Reviewed: January 31, 2001
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Dans Comp
Strengths:
Really strong, adjustable Q factor
Weaknesses:
if you don't have a bmx shell in your DH bike then you will wait long to get some
Similar Products Used:
3 piece poverty cranks, profile SS, any and all shimano cranks
Bike Setup:
straightjacket Dragonfly with UD180
Bottom Line:
If you actually use your dh bike for what it is meant for your are dumb if you don't get 3 peice cromo cranks Profile just happen to make the best ones outthere
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Submitted by
RAIDEN
a Downhiller
from LETHBRIDGE ALBERTA Date Reviewed: January 31, 2001
Favorite Trail:
MUFF OR KODIAK CARNAGE
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
MY SHOP
Strengths:
BEEFY STRONG FOR CARTRAGE BEARINGS HUGE AXLE CROMOLY LIFE TIME WARENTY SPIDER CAN BE CHANGED IF BENT OR BROKEN WHICH IS NICE
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
RACE FACE XT SUGINO
Bike Setup:
SANTA CRUZ BULLIT WITH MR.T'S PURPLE HAYES 24 INCH REAR WHEEL DOUBLE WIDE RIMS GAZALODI 3 INCH TIRES PURPLE HAYES AZONIC CHUBBY HANDLE BAR KING HEADSET EASTON PEDELS THOMSON SEATPOST TIOGA SADDLE AND MRP CHAIN GUIDE
Bottom Line:
THERE VERY STRONG CRANKS WITH THE BEST WARRENTY AVAILABLE THE STIFFNESS DOESN'T MATTER TO ME UNLESS IF IT'S IN YOUR BOTTOM BRACKET AND YOU ARE MORE LIKELY TO BRAKE THE CROMOLY ARM OFF THAN TO BREAK THIS BOTTOM BRACKET AND IF YU HAVE EVER SEEN THIS CRANK ARM THEN YOU KNOW IT WONT BREAK
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Submitted by
Dmitriy "FLIP" K.
a Downhiller
from Bronx, NY. Date Reviewed: January 22, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Van Cortlandt
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Tread's Bike Shop
Strengths:
It's strong, stiff as hell, looks are all that bad. Sealed BB and lifetime warranty.
Weaknesses:
Maybe a tad heavy but you don't notice after about a week of riding.
Specialized FSR Sport, Profile racing cranks, World Cup MRP set, etc.
Bottom Line:
This is a great product, when my crap Forearm broke after jumping an 11 set of stairs I wanted to buy cranks that would last a long time...how does the strongest and stiffest cranks in the industry sound? How about sealed BB? Not enough? It's backed by a LIFETIME WARRANTY!!!
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Andrejs V
a
from Waterloo, Ontario, Canda Date Reviewed: January 6, 2001
Favorite Trail:
My trails...
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
Don't care to say
Strengths:
Crmo
Weaknesses:
The biggest bunch of disrespectful B.S. I have ever heard in my life... Read my review...
Similar Products Used:
None yet, looking into planetx goliaths or 24Seven Dark Angels now (will not buy Profile)
Bike Setup:
Balfa Minuteman
Bottom Line:
Alright, the bottom line, I suppose some people will not experience this sh1t that I have... but here's my story. I'm not dissing the cranks on a whole but: I ordered in 3pc crmo Profiles. They came in after like 10 WEEKS, (yeah I am patient), but when they came in, the threads on my cranks at the pedals were RUSTED AND ROUNDED. I supposedly got a call from a certain Kevin individual from Profile, and told me that Profile utilized a rounded cut, and some other crap... WHAT the hell is that? I smell a stink... I can't believe this crap! What the hell is this. Profile employees, if you're reading this, you should get back to me, with a GOOD discount on cranks just for feeding me this sh1t... Talking to both civil and structural engineers that i know, they ALL agree what I got was more than likely a used set of cranks. So, is Profile selling me stolen goods? Refurbished sh1t? If so, why am I being charged full price? Absolutely repulsive. I have ceased dealing with these people, and all I can say is BUYER BEWARE. BOTH Planet X and 24Seven tell me their cranks will come WITH SHARP STRAIGHT THREADS WITHOUT THE EXCESSIVE RUSTING that I experienced in the Profile cranks. Do these ppl understand that threads like that are PRONE TO CROSSTHREAD? WHICH OF COURSE WOULD NULLIFY MY WARRANTY! Does anyone else smell the stink now? I can't believe this... I'm insulted... I even had these guys tell me I was wrong, some "pro bmxer" told me so, well I'll be damned if a "pro bmxer" knows more tech than the STRUCTURAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERS who MAKE A LIVING dealing with issues as such... BUYER BEWARE, somethings shady here... and it stinks...
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Submitted by
jason ganze
a Cross Country Rider
from Duncanville, TX Date Reviewed: November 30, 2000
Favorite Trail:
it's a secret
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Dan's Competition
Strengths:
Beefy, No Flex, Adjustable, Chrome, Lifetime guarantee, Different, Not too heavy for me
Weaknesses:
The spacer system is a little cobby looking when you open the box and mount the cranks but it works like a champ. The bottom bracket allen bolt isn't metric which means you need to carry an extra allen wrench
Similar Products Used:
Shimano LX and XT
Bike Setup:
Strong Racing custom steel hardtail, XTR and other nifty stuff
Bottom Line:
I make up for the lack of mountains in my area by jumping and thrashing occasionally. I needed a really strong set of cranks to withstand my big self. I'm not too worried about weight b/c if I wanted to shave ounces I could lose weight off my big rear and be happier. Buy it if you need strength.
ps Dan's Competition sell the BMX version cheaply, just have them replace the BMX bottom bracket with the European bracket and presto! You have saved $50+.
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Submitted by
Wescott
a Downhiller
from kinderhook, NY Date Reviewed: November 28, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
steiner's sports
Strengths:
chromoly arms, chromoly axle, fits in a threaded bb shell, does not break, doesn't creak as much as a standard crank/bb combo, adjustable chainline
Weaknesses:
i suppose a weakness would be that if you chip the plating off it could rust a little bit.........
Similar Products Used:
race face cranks + bb, truvativ hussefelt (garbage), shimanos with both tapered and splined bbs
Bike Setup:
'01 spooky project x w/modos and monster t
Bottom Line:
as long as you're not racing xc, or are unnecessarily concerned with the ridiculous concept of recreational weight-savings, these cranks are a no-brainer. it is so frustrating to have a tapered bb snap or bend, or have your cranks round out because the bb broke right at the bb/crank interface. stop being so damn fashionable with your north shore XC's, and get a crank that can actually withstand some abuse. no matter how strong your crank is, it doesn't mean s#$@ if your bb snaps. buy profiles
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Submitted by
Travis K
a Weekend Warrior
from Nanaimo,BC,Canada Date Reviewed: August 30, 2000
kona dudu bomber Jr.t's hayes brakes hugi hubs with d321's with black shark 2.5 tires profile cranks
Bottom Line:
The best damn cranks ever made! I used to use these on my bmx and i never had a problem. Then i found out they made them for mountain bikes, i was so stoked. I have them now and they still rock. I have gone though many pairs of LX cranks, but these cranks are bombproof. I you are hard on cranks i would recommend these cranks.
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greg
a Downhiller
from philadelphia Date Reviewed: August 19, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
bomb proof arms and spindle, beefy spyder stiff as hell little if any bb flex
Weaknesses:
weight but who cares it'll take a lot to break em
Similar Products Used:
RaceFace DH
Bike Setup:
Azonic DS1, Hope 4 piston DH discs,Hope Big Un hubs w/ Sun double wide rims, Azonic bars and shorty deluxe stem, MRP tensioner
Bottom Line:
I weigh 210lbs and have broken many standard taper bb, the splined spindle on these cranks would be almost impossible to break. These are the best cranks available for jumping or heavy riders.
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Submitted by
Kevin
a Downhiller
from NH Date Reviewed: August 6, 2000
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Strongest and stiffest cranks on the planet
Weaknesses:
you can pump iron with these things
Similar Products Used:
Race face, XT, specialized, XTR cranks
Bike Setup:
Spooky Project X, Stratos fork, profiles, 321 disc rims on Hayes hubs and brakes
Bottom Line:
I have been running the BMX (original) profiles on my Spooky Brown Hornet freestyle frame for almost 2 years now, and they are JUST starting to bend.. but i am here to review the mountain version, and i dont think these suckers are going to twist in any direction because DH bikes are a tad smoother on landings than rigid BMX bikes... right?! very high quality, and worth every penny. snapping regular tapered BBs is no fun.. no worries with the Profiles! get the best and forget about your cranks
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Submitted by
jimmy olsen
a
from uk Date Reviewed: July 31, 2000
Favorite Trail:
fod
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
tuff enuff
Weaknesses:
none, well a bit lardy
Similar Products Used:
xt, xtr, etc
Bike Setup:
slalom/jump/trail riding
Bottom Line:
these are used by top bmx nutters for good reason, they are so solid they make xtr seem flimsy and v flexy. didnt realise how stiff a crank can be till i fitted these crome lovelies! forget the extra weight, the stiffness lets you crank harder (you can feel it) and clmb /sprint with more efficiency and power. as for big landings, you'll never stress them like a bmxer will, so dont worry. they'll last longer than your frame.....
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Submitted by
Alonso
a Racer
from California Date Reviewed: May 26, 2000
Favorite Trail:
I only race
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
This is a nice product for the money. But there are stiffer cranks out there.
Weaknesses:
They seem more flexy then the raceface northshore extreme cranks not by much though...but to each his own. Some might say differently ... Im a heavy weight though over 220lbs so i notice flex quicker then most
Similar Products Used:
Ive tried middleburn RS7 (very nice), Kooka DH ( simular to the black spires and nice) and most of the Raceface
Bottom Line:
Well after racing with various cranks im sorda stuck on the RaceFace Northshore Extreme Cranks. They seem alot more stiffer and there presence and downhill events is second to none. Plus my freinds in the NorthShore all ride them RaceFace that is.
Anyway to each his own I know what im using and sticking to
These cranks are beef. Really beef, you know what these cranks are beeeeeeeeeef. I love them they are stiffer then the North Shores from Race Face and the BB is never gonna break
Weaknesses:
They kick so much ass that you now have to listen to me rave abou them now.
Similar Products Used:
coda 700m, alivio, LX, Race Face turbine LP and LP DH
Bike Setup:
Kona Stab, 1999 Mr.T, FSA Orbit Exreme head set, Zoom 60mm DH stem, Azonic PDW bars, Avid arch rival 4.0 brakes, Avid SD 3.0 Levers, Sram 8.0 shifter, Deore derailer, Machine Tech rear hub, LX front hub, Salsa flip off skwers, Mammoth rims, Panaracer Fire DH tires, Xt cog set, Sram PC 51 chain, Race Face 44t DH ring, MRP guide plate and rollers with a black spire out side bash ring and lat but certainly not least Profile Sranks and BB.
Bottom Line:
These Cranks are the burliest cranks i have ever seen, i have broken or bent every standard set of crank i have ever owned, i have bent both LP's and LP DH's (some of the strongest) My friend has the north shore cranks on his bike and they dont even compare to the profiles. An othe plus is the huge ass bottom bracket. I tend to break lots of BB and i am pretty shure that this one is not going to break. these cranks stand up to ten foot drops and one footer landers like crazy. I kick the crap out of these cranks and not only do they come back for more the just laugh it off. I cant tell you the price i got on these cranks but i am gonna give them a high value rating
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185mm
a Cross Country Rider
from Leadville, CO USA Date Reviewed: March 26, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Totally bomber and stiff! One of the few cranks you can get in 185mm. They look pretty freakin' cool too!
Weaknesses:
Sort of a pain on initial installation, but once you get it right...it's right! Heavy...but who cares? The motor is what's important!
Similar Products Used:
Ritchey Logic 180mm
Bike Setup:
Matt Chester Utilitiman onespeed, 36x18 gear, Titec Big Al 150mm stem, WTB Momentum headset, SE Racing cruiser bars, SE Racing Landing Gear fork, XTR canti front/Suntour XC rollercam rear for brakes, RaceFace XY post, Cinelli Unicantior BMX seat, 1x1 front hub / Paul WORD rear hub on SnowCat rims...
Bottom Line:
One of the best purchases I've ever made...the extra length is excellent for the REALLY hill terrain in my area (Central Rockies) and long legs. Rather than replacing the entire BB...you can just replace the cups and bearings and keep the same HUGE spindle (steel or titanium). The ultimate in reliability. Highly recommended for the singlespeed crowd!
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Agent Z
a Downhiller
from Norcal Date Reviewed: February 1, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Indestructable Pedal threads don't strip like with aluminum cranks Arms take less time to remove than with normal cranks
Weaknesses:
Arms take longer to put on than with normal cranks. However, this is because they fit more snuggly than with normal cranks and therefore are more durable. I should've put this in the stregths section.
Similar Products Used:
XT, White Industries, Specialized Strongarm, Alivio
Bike Setup:
GT STS with X-vert R. Slalom/Mild DH (I'm gonna put a similar crank, an azonic, on an SC Super 8)
Bottom Line:
Can't break em, period. You can also put BMX chainrings. on these, which are more durable and easier to install.
I broke tons of cranks... alivios, strongarms (lasted 3 years of heavy abuse, so the strongarms weren't too bad), and white industries. All piles of useless metal now.
Get one!!! Or an Azonic. NO MORE ALUMINUM!!! (except for the XT I still have on my XC bike)
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Submitted by
d man
a Downhiller
from japan via australia Date Reviewed: January 26, 2000
Favorite Trail:
buges back yard
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
won't break like other sh1t. i am sick of replacing shimano cranks (lx mainly). the 48 splined BB is insane, cranks are beautifully machined. the 44tooth, 'Imperial' chainring is a work of art.
Weaknesses:
your joking right!!! maybe a little too heavy for the leg shavers - who cares
Similar Products Used:
AC , shimano, race face
Bike Setup:
M1 sl mx 6 king headset profile 3 pce BMX cranks and all the trick fruit
Bottom Line:
buy these cranks, you won t ever need another set
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Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from England Date Reviewed: December 22, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Warley Essex
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
too many to name, these things rule, i bent some profiles they wouldn't replace them, so i bought these, much stiffer, better length, strong as fuck!
Weaknesses:
i can't find any real big ones, the pinch bolts could do with not being there thats it though.
Similar Products Used:
profiles-they suck, race face and shimano XT
Bike Setup:
its a dual bike, hope pros, esp, roos, kore, manitous a beast!
Bottom Line:
buy 'em now, or regret buying those xc ones for dual and jumping later when they snap and stab you in the shin. ouch, it happens, trust me.
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Submitted by
alan peterson
a Downhiller
from athens, oh Date Reviewed: December 6, 1999
Favorite Trail:
my backyard
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
stiffest crank made, strong as fuck, newer bb bearings are better than older models
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
xtr, race face dh cranks, syncros revolution
Bike Setup:
dual slalom
Bottom Line:
these are THE downhill and dual slalom crank. they are loads stiffer than anything out there. cranks are guarnteed for a life time also.
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