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FSA
K-Force Light MTB Crankset
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Average Rating
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3.5/5
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# of Reviews
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2
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Description:K-Force Light Compact crankset is the 3rd generation of
carbon cranks. K-Force Light Arms are molded using a
removable bladder process, which allows maximum
compaction of the carbon material, and lowest possible
void areas.
This means high strength, minimum material, and best
overall performance.
The K-Force Light crankset uses a completely hollow arm
design, with an internal I-beam that for high torsional
rigidity and lateral strength with reduced weight. FSA’s
hollow carbon arm design is unique in the market, and is
patented.
FSA’s K-Force Light is a truly monocoque design. The
minimal aluminum components (Spindle spline and pedal
insert) are laid directly into the carbon material, as an
integrated component (as opposed to bonding) for the
highest strength and minimum weight.
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Submitted by
chcmuzza
a Weekend Warrior
from Christchurch, New Zealand
Date Reviewed: June 24, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Port Hills | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Light, strong cranks, which have taken a hammering without breaking. | | Weaknesses: | The bottom bracket. The ceramic bearings have less than 1200 miles on them and the non-drive side has seized. They have been wet occasionally however there are no instructions on FSA's website on repacking the bearings so it is not obvious what level of maintenance is required. Given FSA suggest longer life with ceramic one could assume less maintenance than steel.
| | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bottom Line: | The cranks themselves, great. Given you can't buy the cranks without the ceramic bearings (which was the reason I purchased this crankset in the first place) then potentially a waste of money. Will replace the BB with the steel version at 1/3 the price. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jesse
a Weekend Warrior
from Drexel Hill, PA USA
Date Reviewed: July 5, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | any | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Biketopia | | Strengths: | This is FSA's newest MTB and road carbon fiber crankset and it blows every other carbon unit on the market away!! I have a genuine Race Face Next LP on another bike and the K-Force Light is actually stiffer and lighter than my Race Face!!!! The included ceramic bottom bracket is VERY easy to service and requires much less maintenance than regular BB's. | | Weaknesses: | NONE!!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Race Face Next LP, XTR 952 | | Bike Setup: | new leftover '05 Jamis Dakar Sport 15" frame, '07 FSA flat carbon bar, XTR 953 FR. & RR. derailleurs, XTR 953 cassette, '07 CN-7701 Dura-Ace XTR chain, XTR ST-M952 combo brake levers/shifters, ST-Lites bar ends, Yeti bar grips, Thomson Elite stem & seatpost, Rolf Dolomite DISC wheels, Avid BB7 disc brakes, Trek 9i wired computer, '07 Fox Float RPL rear air suspension, '07 FSA K-Force Light carbon crank w/ceramic BB, Chris King headset. | | Bottom Line: | BUY THIS!!!!! You will not regret it!!! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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