Submitted by
knowpedder
a Downhiller
from socal Date Reviewed: December 31, 2008
Favorite Trail:
prospect
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
everything... light, strong, looks good
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
truvativ
Bike Setup:
06 Ruckus Trail 1.0 saint cranks, E-13 guard, Hayes HFX Mag's with twin 8" rotors
Bottom Line:
even with the crappy plastic pedals the bike shop put on, these cranks were still stiff and strong...
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Submitted by
htmafia
a Racer
from colorado Date Reviewed: August 1, 2008
Favorite Trail:
pig trails
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$189.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
unbelievable strength to weight ratio. I really wonder if they can break. I have beat them all to hell and back and even the bottom bracket is still perfect with no play or noise. Easiest cranks to install.
Weaknesses:
Expensive as hell. Look for a good deal on ebay. $350 for a crankset is a lot when you don't know how long they will last.
Similar Products Used:
gravity(bent arms within 2 months), deity(blew out bottom bracket bearings within a couple weeks)
Bike Setup:
I currently ride these on my transition double and they have been on my blk mrkt mob, santa cruz jackyl and kona shred.
Bottom Line:
If you are hard on bikes like I am then these are the best cranks out there. Stiff, strong, light, durable and easy to install. One of the other reviewers mentioned needing a special tool. Name one pair of cranks where you don't need a special tool for the bottom bracket. The tool is easy to get. Park tool BBT-9 for $20 and it has everything you need short of the allen wrench. The only downside of them is the price. If you can pick them up for $250 and under then it is worth every penny. I am giving this a 5 for value based on that price, not full retail.
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Submitted by
Terrence McAleer
a Cross Country Rider
from Philthydelphia,PA.,U.S.A. Date Reviewed: April 20, 2008
Favorite Trail:
too many to list
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Blienky cycle werks
Strengths:
Superman strong,looks awesome!!
Weaknesses:
shamano does not offer a bashring over 40 t diameter
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