Crank Suggestions
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NJ-XC-Justin
KY-DH-Freddy
Yep, why? Weight? If so, the new Truvativ Noirs are amongst the lightest. And I saw Performance doing a closeout deal on '06 XTRs. I ran XC Evolves on my Trance and brought them over to my Azure and they still work great. Not the lightest but I'm not dropping $400 to save 150 grams.
Shaggz
A strong 7
this might be useful:
http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2619&page=2&highlight=crank
i am running the race face evolve xc with external BB cups on my trance, i think there is a link for those in there. i have been very happy with them, but do not do drops. others on this board were not so satisfied with their performance.
http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2619&page=2&highlight=crank
i am running the race face evolve xc with external BB cups on my trance, i think there is a link for those in there. i have been very happy with them, but do not do drops. others on this board were not so satisfied with their performance.
Personally no - internal, external, I've never had trouble with any BB I've used. A lot of people go through the cycle and just say F it and go with an XT.
ytc100
New Member
My favorite cranks are FSA. I have had the best luck with them. I have had mixed results with outboard bearings, they need to be re-lubed if you ride in a lot of wet conditions although it's not a standard procedure as you have to very carefully pop the seals off. They do provide for a larger diameter crank spindle which makes for a stiffer crankset from what I hear.
I have an older version of these:
http://www.fullspeedahead.com/fly.aspx?layout=product&taxid=52&pid=218
I have an older version of these:
http://www.fullspeedahead.com/fly.aspx?layout=product&taxid=52&pid=218
J-Dro
Well-Known Member
I'm still using an old school square taper XT bottom bracket. I'm not the biggest Shimano supporter out there but their BB's are pretty much bullet proof.
I have gone through 4 pairs of those damn things. The Raceface ones froze up on my Trance twice -- I bought the downhill version and they froze up, too -- then I changed to Shimano, and I had to replace them in the spring.
I never had any problem with the old square tapers years ago, yet these outboards have been nothing but problems for me.
I have not had problems with my ISIS but i have not been riding it all that long. I replaced one after a year and half. I was looking for ISIS arms, but with the current outboard BB trend, they are almost impossible to find. I think Cranks Brothers have the Colbalt cranks but they are 300 and I don't think I want to spend that and they are strictly xc race.
If they're working no reason to replace them, keep your money for new tires or better brakes.
I've gone through many ISIS BB, and the outboard bearing ones aren't a great investment either. I'd gladly go back to square taper but all the development now is into proprietary designs... Ceramic bearings are next on my list for my race cranks (outboard), when I get a chance. Those things are $$$. Hopefully they'll be more durable.
Old-style XT (octalink??) isn't any better, they last approximately 5 months on average. Heck, I've destroyed a brand new one in one race a couple years back...
I've gone through many ISIS BB, and the outboard bearing ones aren't a great investment either. I'd gladly go back to square taper but all the development now is into proprietary designs... Ceramic bearings are next on my list for my race cranks (outboard), when I get a chance. Those things are $$$. Hopefully they'll be more durable.
Old-style XT (octalink??) isn't any better, they last approximately 5 months on average. Heck, I've destroyed a brand new one in one race a couple years back...
ArmyOfNone
Well-Known Member
I have only toyed w/ them on others bikes for bit but the new XT's are nice, light and stiff. They even snuck in some carbon fiber for 08