[OttaCee]

YMMV on this deal - description not very clear but based on my research its: Raceface Next R Carbon Crank 175mm length with 189mm spindle length, 30mm spindle diameter
Would fit fat bikes with 197mm rear. Please note the bottom bracket diameter needed to fit.

$193 - SAVE15 code = $165 - 11% Active Junky cashback = $146.85

Race Face Next R 189S Direct Mount 30T Fat Bike Crankset

<p>A healthy amount of Race Face ingenuity and legit mtb pedigree go into the Next R crankset. These optimized carbon overachievers pack an unbelievable strength-to-weight ratio earning them an Enduro rating at a XC weight.</p>

www.the-house.com

 

[BillyBicycle]

wow, sold my gently used Gen3's (with chainring) for more than that.

 

[mike_kelly]

The House is really bad at their descriptions. There is clearly a problem calling it a fat bike crank when the included axle is a 136. They are all shipped with short spindles so it does not come with or out of the box suitable for a fat bike. Also finding the 197 spindle RF189 is just about impossible.

 

[OttaCee]

The House is really bad at their descriptions. There is clearly a problem calling it a fat bike crank when the included axle is a 136. They are all shipped with short spindles so it does not come with or out of the box suitable for a fat bike. Also finding the 197 spindle RF189 is just about impossible.

Why its very much YMMV if you trust the product name versus the description. Because they really dont match at all. My thought that they just reuse existing pages, update the product name and all it a day. Agree RF does not offer this crank in fat bike spec assembled together, have to be purchased separate and built. So will be interesting if it comes built up or not. Take one for the team!

 

[Carlin]

Someone asked the question and got a reply:

Smoking deal! The q-factor (229mm) and chainline (78.5mm) are massive on those.I thought my Hope EVOs were wide at 219 and 75. As much as I'd love a pair, I'm not sure I could get away with a an extra 3.5mm to the chanline. Almost want to buy them just to give it a try.

 

[OttaCee]

Almost want to buy them just to give it a try.

What I like most about these cranks, can swap out the spindle for different sizes. Even if you need to swap out spindle, cheaper than buying stock unit for $350-450.

 

[Carlin]

What I like most about these cranks, can swap out the spindle for different sizes. Even if you need to swap out spindle, cheaper than buying stock unit for $350-450.

That was part of the reason I went with Hope. A nice feature for sure.

 

[bcriverjunky]

They also got Bluto Maxle for $12.75....

 

[Jayem]

Not sure they are worth it for the cracking spindle eyelets...even at that price. Now, if we were talking X01s or XX1s...

 

[TiJoe]

I love these kind of postings! I just purchase another set.
On Nov 14th I purchase a set of the Rs directly from Race Face to $214.99 These have a 136 spindle. (Race Face Price is back up to $322.49) I just paid under $165.
This if my 4th set of Race Face Carbon Cranks. I pick up different length new spindles off of E-bay whenever I see them for sale for around $25 to $35.

 

[OttaCee]

Update - The House screwed me on this deal. Order was delayed few days but finally shipped. Get this massive box and stuff is rattling inside. Guy delivering the box is laughing at me and says "Does not sound good, hopefully nothing expensive inside". Kept thinking my crank was broken into dozen of pieces. Open the box and I see this.....

OK see my pedals I ordered but where's my crank? But WTF....a cassette in 20 pieces. Didnt order that!

Email The House and finally get response they dont have this crank in stock so they refunded me. DO NOT BUY from THE HOUSE anymore. Place has gone downhill very quickly. If you order from them, its quite the ride if you get wrong parts, bad packaging, damaged in transit, etc.

 

[noapathy]

What I like most about these cranks, can swap out the spindle for different sizes. Even if you need to swap out spindle, cheaper than buying stock unit for $350-450.

Not sure about that...just saw this...you may have dodged a bullet not getting that crank if you were counting on changing the spindle.

RaceFace NO LONGER AVAILABLE spindle kits.

I've had these on stock alert with BTI for a few months. Noticed last night that they changed the name to an all-caps version of 'None for you!"

www.mtbr.com

 

[TiJoe]

The set of RF Next Carbon Rs I ordered from the House on the 9th, arrived yesterday. They weren't in an OEM box, but were well cushioned/packaged.
No issues on my order... (That is one long Cinch Axle....)

 

[FIF]

Not sure about that...just saw this...you may have dodged a bullet not getting that crank if you were counting on changing the spindle.

RaceFace NO LONGER AVAILABLE spindle kits.

I've had these on stock alert with BTI for a few months. Noticed last night that they changed the name to an all-caps version of 'None for you!"

www.mtbr.com

I noticed that post as well, but in looking at the link I wondered if it was just the 190 spindle that was not available and not all spindle sizes which is what seemed to be implied by the post title. If the 190 is not available, that would seem about right since it seems like they have been challenging to find for sometime now and I would guess not many newer fat bikes require a spindle that long possibly making it a limited market product???

 

[noapathy]

I noticed that post as well, but in looking at the link I wondered if it was just the 190 spindle that was not available and not all spindle sizes which is what seemed to be implied by the post title. If the 190 is not available, that would seem about right since it seems like they have been challenging to find for sometime now and I would guess not many newer fat bikes require a spindle that long possibly making it a limited market product???

Good question. Someone interested could ask over in that thread - I was just giving OP a heads up that something was going on over at RaceFace.

 

[CORTH]

I have an extra 30 mm dia x 136.5 mm long axle that is a new, take off for sale. This axle will be good for these cranks if someone wants to use them on a 68 or 73 mm bb shell frame.

$40