Description: Forged and CNC machined heat treated aluminum shell with carbon reinforcement. Hallow tubular spider and removable, replaceable chainring tabs. PC = Powdercoat. This is the first crank to effectively interface the high impact strength of aluminum and the virtually infinite fatigue life of carbon fiber. Weight: 650g/1.43lb
Submitted by
Phantomtracer
a Cross Country Rider
from Philly, PA Date Reviewed: June 21, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Light Weight
Weaknesses:
Bottom braket durability, chain rings do not last
Similar Products Used:
XTR
Bike Setup:
Intense Tracer
Bottom Line:
I bought these when they just came out and have recently replaced them with XTR. The bottom braket has been replaced four times, because the bearings keep getting wasted, yes I lubed them with bearing grease and I ride Cross Country no drops. The bottom bracket would always require a second tightening after having been reassembled, I used a torque wrench but it wouldn't matter. The ISIS interface will loosen up if you have to take the cranks apart to replace the bottom brackets. The carbon fiber is a big marketing scam, it doesn't do anything and infact is only a few pieced that are glued into the cutouts. The chain rings were quickly, and they are not cheap. The first chain ring was defective (a rivit was installed to close to the edge causing a tooth to break off) I had to send Race Face the chain ring for Warranty, the whole process took approx. 3 months!! I bought a replacement so I could ride but what good is a warranty if you have to waint 3 months, good thing it wasn't a bad crank. Overall, I am very dissappointed. Race Face has already abandoned this technology it seems like they always copy Shimano but they cannot execute like the big S can. What really gets me is I spent over 300 dollars in bottom bracket replacements, I should have given up on Race Face a long time ago. Don't waste your money.
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Submitted by
font9a ninea
a Cross Country Rider
from austin Date Reviewed: June 10, 2007
Favorite Trail:
lone star
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
swap for my XTR kit
Strengths:
light. strong. good looks. tradiional mainentance.
Weaknesses:
i broke the non-drive side crank 3 years ago... I've been riding it ever since, and never noticed the difference.
There are lot of little parts you have to take apart to de-grease and regrease after ever ride. Invest in a 5mm ratchet and a chainring bolt holder (the 2007 shimanos use a torx, while everone else still uses that wierd split screwdriver with a boston in the middle.) Anyways, invest int the right tools and everything will be a cinch.
I would rather rider FSA, Crank Bros, Next than shimano -- however, Shimano makes the best XTR crankset on the market now... hands down.
I want the little guy to get a cult following and win against the japanse tidal wave... but so far they've all left me wondering why their products even compete against shimano.
Maybe in the downhill market the crank bros will win... and maybe in the XC race dept the Race Face will win... But these guys (especially raceface and crank bros) need to make an exernal bearing set the exeeds all XTR metrics and is simpler to adjust and cheaper to replace parts on.
Japan -- I hope you get your ass kicked here. I've wanted American or Swedich cranks ever since redline flicht cranks dissappeared.
- f9a
Similar Products Used:
everything
Bike Setup:
Maverick Durance... custom high end build
Bottom Line:
I love the hollowtech design.
I want a crankset as simple as the Redline Flights at lower weight than the XTRS and at half the price. Am I asking too much? Or maybe just half the weight or profiles, but still accept a tripple.
Heck, I love the new XTRs so much if you made every ring out of Ti ad Carbon, I just buy abother set.
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Submitted by
Daniel
a Cross Country Rider
from Greensboro Date Reviewed: March 8, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At:
Don't remember
Strengths:
Strong and light. Durable and reliable.
Weaknesses:
After 4 years of ownership the only weekness that I see is the little Carbon fiber stickers come off. yes those are stickers I guess the carbon is inside. the sticker cover up a little hole and that is about it.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XT
Bike Setup:
Sram X.0 drivetrain. Fox Fork, Mavic Crossmax
Bottom Line:
I bought these taper lock cranks in 2003 when isis cranks were flooding the market. they were 2002 model on closeout. after 4 years of ownership I finally wore out the middle chain ring. It was a 110x34t. Had to go salsa Race face does not make this size anymore. I lost a bolt also. I am on my third bottom bracket, second set of rims, fourth seatpost, and forgot how many chains and cassettes. I guess ISIS is superior but these taperlocks have stood the test of time. I have a feeling that I am going to have to upgrade when they stop making high end taper lock bottom brackets. When i do I will buy race face again.
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Submitted by
MJ
a Cross Country Rider
from Oakland,ME USA Date Reviewed: January 3, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Bear Notch
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$220.00
Purchased At:
LBS (employee purchase)
Strengths:
Light weight, strong, stiff, looks very cool when new
Weaknesses:
Expensive, No longer available new
Similar Products Used:
Race Face Next ISIS, XT octalink, XTR octalink, Travativ
Bike Setup:
Fuel 98 custom build, IDrive Race custom build
Bottom Line:
I have had these cranks on both my full suspension rides for the last 4+ years with no problems. I am heavy (200lbs) and ride hard and these cranks have been great. I pulled them off the GT this season because I have logged a lot of miles on them. These are carbon fiber components after all and have a expected lifespan just like handlebars and seatposts. I would buy more if I could find them, but would not suggest used ones unless I knew the age and history. Any part that lasts 5+ years on one of my bikes is quality.
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John R.
a Racer
from Texas Date Reviewed: December 20, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Anything in CO
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Strengths:
Light due to composite body
Weaknesses:
Week dure to composite material
Similar Products Used:
XTR, XT and other Race face cranks
Bike Setup:
Trek Fuel, Fox FX 80 SPV Rear etc....
Bottom Line:
I only weigh 157 lbs and I guarantee that I dont put out the watts that some pro riders do. Never the less I snaped the left crank arm during an exceleration and went down hard, fractured elbow road rash and etc.. I have been racing for about 8 years and this is the first crank arm I ever broke. I was lucky where it occured since in some of the areas I ride it could have been fatal. Do yourself a favor and sell these cranks if you own them. Also a friend of mind that owned the Turbine cranks broke one at the pedal. He only weighs 147lbs!
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Submitted by
solarity
a Cross Country Rider
from New Jersey Date Reviewed: October 10, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Ringwood, Sourland
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Light, stiff, strong, durable and sexy.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Truvativ, Shimano
Bottom Line:
Why don't they make these anymore!!! Just goes to show that good things never last! These puppies have been through hell and back and then back again and many times over. Over five years of use and abuse and they are still going strong. I have slammed these cranks into solid rock many times over as I ride technical, rocky trails in the northeast, they have been through mud, snow, water and many spectacular crashes and they still keep ticking. HELLO RACEFACE!!! BRING THESE CRANKS BACK!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Vince
a Weekend Warrior
from Scarborough,Canada Date Reviewed: July 31, 2006
Favorite Trail:
3 Stage
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
brought used from friend
Strengths:
looks, strenght, weight, spline
Weaknesses:
paint scruff off, raceface decal gone in 3 rides
Similar Products Used:
coda
Bike Setup:
Cannondale hard tail, lefty, crossmax sl, full XTR except crankset and rings, FSA BB, Hayes hydrolics....etc
Bottom Line:
stiff and light. Looks good when new. No complain but could be better if Raceface would sell the decal. For those people who said the carbon is only stickers, I think you got a fake one. It does have carbon insert!
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Matt Cooper
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from Midwest and Georgia Date Reviewed: May 19, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
THE BEST! Screw outboard cranksets, octalink, and Isis!! Super light, super stiff, look good, incredibly sturdy!
Magnesium rigid singlespeed w/ World Class Ti Bottom Bracket
Bottom Line:
Ths is my second review because I LOVE thse cranks! I swapped out my flexxy Synacros BB with a sexxy World Class Ti BB and I can detect very little flex (about the same as a good Isis setup)... They aren't as stiff as the new oubaord designs... but I enjoy not burning through BB cups, being able to adjust my chainline, and not having to buy new tools. I havent had a single squeek, grind, or wobble out of my crank setup. And I am a rider who mashes the pedals, and Ive broken nearly every crank Ive ever had! I've ridden these cranks everyday for the last 9 months. They refuse to fail! I love them so much I'm putting them on my touring bike this summer for a 1000 mile ride... Race Face needs to bring back these cranks! They are the BEST!!!!!
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Submitted by
Alan Bush
a Cross Country Rider
from Christchurch, NZ Date Reviewed: April 23, 2006
What's with the carbon "inserts" being decals?? When I purchased these cranks I was under the impression that the carbon bitties in the cranks went all the way through. Now, after a year of use, I've noticed the carbon bits are merely stickers that will peel off over time. Another posting below mentioned this - and I'm pretty sure they're not fakes! That aside, the cranks are brilliant and work well, but I'm a little "miffed" that I was a little misled!
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Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Rockton, IL Date Reviewed: December 24, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Porcupine Rim
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$95.00
Purchased At:
used on ebay
Strengths:
Really Really light, even comparred to todays standards. Seem very strong. Make a great singlespeed crank using the middle ring or the bottom ring. Removable chainring tabs. Good ole trusty square taper! Cool carbon look.
Weaknesses:
A bit flexy, but I have it paired with a Synacros titanium bottom bracket, so its probably more the bb. The stovk inner chainring is steel and is heavy, replace it.
Similar Products Used:
XTR M952, XT, Strongarm 2, Coda Expert
Bike Setup:
Litech Magnesium hardtail/singlespeed. XTR/517 wheels w/ Kenda Kozmik Lite II's. Manitou Mars 1/Cannondale aluminum rigid. Easton EA70 stem and carbon bar. Eggbeaters. Thompson. Avocet Ti saddle. SRAM X.9 transmission when not a single.
Bottom Line:
Seems like a wonderful crank. It's old, its used, and it still kicks ass. I've burned through Shimano octalink crap and didn't feel liek shelling out a ton of cash for a reliable and light outboard crankset, so I got this and I haven't had a single problem.
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Submitted by
james
a Cross Country Rider
from castro valley CA Date Reviewed: December 14, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
weight looks rigidity
Weaknesses:
paint fades quickly. I have silver and have noticed that paint job does not stick well. Should be made in a polished finish as well
Similar Products Used:
Shimano LX,Caramba
Bike Setup:
Kona Pahoehoe, GT Zaskar LE
Bottom Line:
nice cranks, really need a better pain job though
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Submitted by
Lance Schober
a Cross Country Rider
from Vail, CO Date Reviewed: August 2, 2005
Favorite Trail:
the grand traverse vail mt. back bowls
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
79
Strengths:
From all the great things I have heard I have not put these on my bike yet, but there is a reason. Buyers beware.
Weaknesses:
I don't know if these are a knock off or these are what was manufactured from race face like this. If so It was a perfect job. The "Cabon Fiber Core" are stickers. The stickers are carbon, but they are only a couple of mm thick. Not incompassing the whole core of the crank. When I told bike mechanic freind that I got these cranks that I have wanted for ever he told me that all the next lp's he has worked on have all been stickers of carbon fiber were there should be a whole core. I was shocked, knowing the quality of my previous race face components in the past have always been very good. To my dismay, I went home and examined the pedals mo closely. Sure enough, the carbon on this pedals were indeed stickers! Bummer. anyhow hopefuly these are not what race face put out and these are fakes. but buyer beware and these people did a hell of a job making these look perfect.
Similar Products Used:
race face turbine lp, shimano xt.
Bike Setup:
giant cmc team carbon hard tail. all sram with rock shox sid world cup. race face turbine lp cranks, system stem and head set
Bottom Line:
I have writen a letter to race face to see if they know who has fabricated these and that they are aware themselves. They have not responded yet but I am anxiously awaiting a response. So, be careful of these cranks. Needless to say I have not put these cranks on my bike as I have no idea if they will hold up to what the real cranks say they will do. I just want to make people aware that these imposters are out there and they look like the real thing. At least I did not pay full price for these.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from North Carolina Date Reviewed: July 22, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Pisgah
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$265.00
Purchased At:
Bike Shop
Strengths:
Light and and very Stiff. Cool colors.
Weaknesses:
None that I can think of... Oh wait, I snapped the drive side crank arm in half...
Similar Products Used:
XTR, XT, Truvative.
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher, XTR, Mavic, Marzocchi
Bottom Line:
I have used these cranks without fail for the past 3+ years on a weekly basis. They are light and extraordinarily stiff. I was just peddling along a few days ago when "POP" the drive side crank arm snapped clean in two. I managed to bail out and immediately ran to check on my maim bicycle... I have initiated the warranty process with Race Face and all seems to be going well thus far. In retrospect, this is an excellent product, it just couldn't handle the power!!! Only 4 chilis overall since it broke.
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David
a Cross Country Rider
from Monrovia Date Reviewed: July 20, 2005
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
Mount Airy Bicycles
Strengths:
Light, Strong, Lasting
Weaknesses:
None (well, need to be careful if you use solvents to clean your chain -- but I don't, so no probem)
Similar Products Used:
Various Shimano up to XT, Coda
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Jekyll, Cannondale Gemini
Bottom Line:
Excellent, strong, light. I break light parts. I'm heavy, ride hard, ride a lot. These have just lasted and lasted. Highly recommend.
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Submitted by
Striker
a
from Mass Date Reviewed: January 31, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Bottom Line:
Note to Eric: Race Face stopped making the Next LP cranks (or are in the middle of a design overhaul)... which is probably why they told you they no longer have any decals. No reason to flame them before finding out the facts.
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Eric
a Cross Country Rider
from Tempe, Arizona Date Reviewed: November 2, 2004
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Strengths:
Stiff, strong, lightweight, looks awesome when new.
Weaknesses:
Cost, customer service, once you've worn the paint and the decals away, you cannot repaint or even get new decals - so after a year or two when they start to look like crap, you're stuck with it.
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager, XTR
Bike Setup:
GF Mt. Tam. stock with some upgrades.
Bottom Line:
As far as an XC crankset goes, this is the lightest and stiffest I've used. It is also one of if not the most expensive you can buy. If you are paying for it's looks, don't! The powdercoat and the decals will scuff off rather quickly when seriously used. I wanted to transfer my LP's from my aging hardtail to my new 5 Spot. That can only happen with new paint and decals. Go to Race Face's website - guess what - you cannot repaint (voids warranty) and Race Face won't do it for you, period! Wouldn't be cost-effective for them and all that good corporate nonsense. So I write RF and say that's fine, I'll repaint myself and take my chances without a warranty - if I send you a SASE and a few bucks can you send me a couple of new decals? RF actually tells me that they don't have any and no longer make them, and that I should check automotive stores. What!? Heads up people - the new RF Next LP's won't have the "Next Race Face Forged" decal on them anymore in 2005! No offense, but when a company tells me that they think I'm stupid and will believe anything they say, that's the last they'll see of my business. God help me if I ever need to warranty my cranks - RF will probably try and tell me they don't make them anymore. Crankset easily gets four or five chili's out the gate, but when the company treats you like that, three is the most it deserves. Since they only look good for the first year or two, cannot be restored in any manner, and god only knows if RF will honor warranty, only two for value.
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Submitted by
George Hill
a Weekend Warrior
from New York, NY Date Reviewed: August 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Trumbull, CT
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$225.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Lightweight, stiff as my ... well you know, not bad looking, ISIS drive.
Weaknesses:
The finish is a little weak.
Similar Products Used:
There is nothing like these cranks.
Bike Setup:
M4 Stumpjumper, rebuilt around the frame that fits me perfectly.
Bottom Line:
I wouldn't have believed the hype about the stiffness of these cranks and then I bought them and rode them. Holy shizzle!! Talk about direct power transfer. I thought the stock cranks were reasonably stiff, but I could feel a bit of flex when I was really hammering. No way on these puppies. With the super stiff, super light cranks and ISIS drive, it's every ounce of power I have right to the rear wheel. If you're a weight and efficiency junky like me, these cranks are for you. Don't be a half man though, you gotta get the ISIS drive.
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Submitted by
Bruce
a Weekend Warrior
from Maine Date Reviewed: June 15, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$310.00
Purchased At:
speedgoat.com
Strengths:
Light, stiff, killer looks
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Deore XT square taper
Bike Setup:
NEXT ISIS w/ Truvativ Gigapipe Team SL
Bottom Line:
These are the nicest cranks I have ever seen and ridden! Lifetime warranty... can't go wrong. I just like to stare at them.
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Submitted by
Nate
a Cross Country Rider
from Mayer, AZ, USA Date Reviewed: June 15, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Cathedral Rock
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$195.00
Strengths:
Lightweight. Looks great. Warranty.
Weaknesses:
Crankarms can loosen if you're doing jumps and drops on them a lot.
Bike Setup:
Yeti ARC
Bottom Line:
I've used this crankset for nearly one year with a RaceFace Signature Ti ISIS bb. The performance from this combination is exceptional. You might be able to find a lighter combination, but not by much. Furthermore, this crankset has the most unique look out there. Lightweight riders like myself (145) should experience few problems. Heavier riders, however, may be too abusive.
If there is any weakness to this crankset, it might be the rings. I've chipped one tooth on the large ring.
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Submitted by
Jo Dirt
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: April 4, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Most any singletrack
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$175.00
Strengths:
-Silly strong -Sillier stiff -Killer looks
Weaknesses:
-Must ride fast to avoid 'Poser' tag -powdercoating isn't great
These things rock the casbah. Stiffer than Elvis' corpse; super sexy looks; lifetime warranty; seemingly invincible. Oh, and the rings work beautifully too. My first set lasted almost 3 years of hard riding.
Too bad you need to ride faster than Mr. Overend on methamphetamine, crack and NyQuil to keep from being branded as a poser. I hate that.
Two complaints: #1. one must be very careful of what solvents get on the carbon and epoxy, as the wrong chemicals can ruin these cranks. Luckily, none of these compounds occur in nature, and the cranks actually seem to like mud. #2. The powdercoating and clearcoat kind of suck. At this price point, I had hoped the finish would be a bit more durable. Fortunately, scuffed gear helps ward off that poser label.
If you want faultless cranks that put the power to the dirt like nothing else, these are the answer. Bullseye cranks are as stiff and possibly even stronger, but bearing issues and the whole integrated BB thing make me skeptcal. Plus it appears they have gone out of business. The Ritchey Logic cranks (nice low Q-factor -thanks Tom) were nice, but not as stiff as I would like. Even the RF Turbine LP wasn't as still as the Next. Our winner...
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Submitted by
Ashleigh
a
from Canada Date Reviewed: March 18, 2004
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$176.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Super stiff with lots of bling!
Weaknesses:
Weakness?
Similar Products Used:
XTR, Raceface Turbine
Bike Setup:
CrossMax, Marathon SL, Specialized S-Works, XTR
Bottom Line:
These are such sweet cranks that I had to buy another pair. I used to have a set of the Square taper and have just upgraded to the ISIS. Remeber to go big or go home!
5 Chillies all the way!
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mark wilson
a Cross Country Rider
from plymouth, mn Date Reviewed: December 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
f trail rodalben germany
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$175.00
Purchased At:
cycle paht
Strengths:
Stiff, strong, light, reliable
Weaknesses:
minor issues really, paint scratches easily and as with all cranks they are hard to clean around the spider
Similar Products Used:
RF Turbine, AC Lo-Pro, XT, LX, DX
Bike Setup:
Blur, marathon S, easton, thompson, king, Mavic/hugi,Hope mini, Next Lp's, xtr, sram, FSA ti BB
Bottom Line:
These are a bit pricey but they work great. I have ridden 3 foot drops and logged alot of miles with no creaking. That's not huge for some of you sicko's but for light XC cranks they are pretty sturdy. I have a pair of Turbines that are 6 years old and still no problems. These guys make great stuff.
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Submitted by
Ride
a
from Indianapolis Date Reviewed: December 15, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Bottom Line:
These cranks are about as close to perfect as you can get. I am interested in the new FSA carbon cranks, but after two years without ANY issues I can't see changing yet. Goes perfect with the Ti BB from RF. I like it better than my XTR's as the spline is much deeper and won't strip out as easy. Go ISIS!
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Mirek
a Cross Country Rider
from Grand Rapids, MI Date Reviewed: November 29, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
JensonUSA or Price Point
Strengths:
Stiff and strong
Weaknesses:
Non
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XT
Bottom Line:
Besides the strength and durability they look great. I would like to try the new XTR’s but as long as my Next LP’s perform well there is no need for change.
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Submitted by
JWGG WGG
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto Date Reviewed: July 26, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Hardwood Hills
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$290.00
Purchased At:
ebay O2 bikes
Strengths:
Feels very strong and transfers power like no other crank! ISIS drive is so sweet.
Weaknesses:
none so far.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XTR/XT/LX
Bike Setup:
GT Zaskar X, Fox Float RLC, Thomson Seatpost & Stem, Race Face Next LP Carbon Crank and handlebar, Maxxis Larsen TT tires, Time Carbon Pedals, Chris King Headset, Hope Mini's, XTR shifters with XTR FD & RD.
Bottom Line:
Once you ride a Next LP you'll never go back to anything else. Buy it if you are looking for a lightweight crank with exceptional strength and durability. I will buy one for more next bike for sure!
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Submitted by
Jack
a Cross Country Rider
from HK Date Reviewed: July 21, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
JensonUSA
Strengths:
liteweight, relatively inexpensive, good looks!
Weaknesses:
paint chips,
Similar Products Used:
xtr 2003
Bike Setup:
merlin xlm,SID SL, XTR group, X517
Bottom Line:
stiff but not as stiff as xtr 2003.
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Submitted by
Darren
a Cross Country Rider
from Edmonton, Alberta, Canda+ Date Reviewed: June 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
all of them
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
The looks! Weight and stiffness! Did I mentions the looks?
Weaknesses:
paint chips off and you cannot get them repainted
Similar Products Used:
Turbine LP's, 2001 XT's
Bike Setup:
Tricked out 2001 Schwinn Homegorwn Factory. 21.7LBS WITH DUAL DISCS AND DROPPING.
Bottom Line:
FROM THE MOMENT I FIRST SAW THESE I WANTED THEM. I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO AFFORD THEM, AND MAN AM I HAPPY THAT I DID. VERY NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN STIFFNESS OVER THE XT'S THAT WERE ON THE BIKE. WITH A RACEFACE ISIS BB, IT BLEW THE OLD XT'S OUT OF THE WATER! I AM NOT A LITTLE RACER BOY, BUT TIP THE SCALES AT 220 LBS PLUS, AND THE DIFFERENCE WAS HUGE! I NOW NOTICE THE FLEX IN THE FRAME BECAUSE THERE IS NONE FROM THESE BEAUTIES. THE SHIFTING IS GREAT.
$ 366.00
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