This a fantastic crankset that never lets you down. In the past RF bb's have been suspect, but with the new Phil Wood grease and seals, the bb is outstanding. 6 months of wet muddy Shore and Whistler riding and the bb still feels like new. Love the graphics too. Made in Canada with US aluminium, a true North American product, AND it's lighter than Saint. What more could you ask for? If you want to go even lighter, but still want a bombproof crank, check out the Atlas AM.
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Submitted by
atomicAdam
a Downhiller
from san mateo Date Reviewed: May 6, 2008
Duration Product Used:
4 months
Purchased At:
meh
Strengths:
Light and Stiff - 970g for a 165mm 73 shell 36t no bash w/ bb
Very stiff cranks - haven't felt any flex and i'm 230lbs.
self extracting is pretty nice too - and it looks good in person, on the raceface site the cranks don't look too hot.
Weaknesses:
self puller cap can back out if not locked tight.
Bike Setup:
matador, f1, jab
Bottom Line:
Very Great product - see the pro-review here: http://reviews.mtbr.com/blog/race-face-atlas-fr-x-type-crankset-review