Lightest 83mm cranks?

[meepmeep]

I run Deity Vendettas. http://www.deitycomponents.com/vendetta_specs.htm

I tore out one of my pedals a few months ago with no damage to the threading. 754g with a TI spindle! Steel is real!

[Deano]

i love all the new carbon cranks.. and the other light stuff coming.

everytime i try and convince myself to get new shiny stuff, i consider the price diff vs weight and performance.

and i stick to my saints.

i might have to get the NEW saints tho.. i cant really use the excuse i broke my old ones tho.

Saints have been setting the standard for a few years now, and looks like they will keep doing that.

[wood booger]

No love for E13?

I've got both e*13 DH and trail versions. Both going strong for 2+ years.

I don't think the lighter version is out yet, but I am sure they would be money!

[Lelandjt]

So the new Raceface SixC and Sram XO are the current lightest cranks?*
How much lighter are they than my old Gravity Lights?

*Not counting BBs and ignoring Clavicula.

[rpet]

is the RaceFace taper different on these new models?

[mtg]

So the new Raceface SixC and Sram XO are the current lightest cranks?*
How much lighter are they than my old Gravity Lights?

*Not counting BBs and ignoring Clavicula.

It appears that way.

I have a new set of the Gravity Lights made from the 7050 alloy, and they are about 840g w/ BB, but no ring, if that helps. But, the SIXC cranks are en route, and destined for my new frame I'm building up. If you want weights of any of the individual parts, let me know.

The X0 seems to be of questionable durability- I was riding right behind a guy that clipped a rock with his pedal, and the crank arm snapped right off. It wasn't that hard of a hit, either.

As far as interface on the Race Face, it is their EXI system, which appears to basically be a combination of X Type and ISIS. The BB is the same as X Type, but I think it has ISIS spines for the interface with the crank arm. I'll find out soon.

[jvnixon]

RF SixC83mm 170mm arms w/bb 586g
http://www.sicklines.com/weights/cranksets/

[mattmatt86]

No love for E13?

I cased a jump with a rock in the backside of the lander last year, bent my pedal spindle, killed my chainring and bashguard but my E.13 crankset just shrugged it off. Definitely a stout setup, certainly not the lightest though.

[Lelandjt]

So it looks like I could drop 200g with the Raceface. That's significant.

[p-spec]

theres a reason shimano hasn't bothered making carbon cranks for dh,xc,road

Who would want something flexing were your power transfer is.

[rpet]

As far as interface on the Race Face, it is their EXI system, which appears to basically be a combination of X Type and ISIS. The BB is the same as X Type, but I think it has ISIS spines for the interface with the crank arm. I'll find out soon.

Please let us know if that perpetually-loosening scenario is still happening with the RF.

[Lelandjt]

theres a reason shimano hasn't bothered making carbon cranks for dh,xc,road

Who would want something flexing were your power transfer is.

Shimano made a carbon Dura-Ace crank. Shimano has the most sophisticated aluminum forging technology so they stick with what they're good at. Doesn't mean there aren't plenty of carbon cranks that are stiffer and lighter. Toughness is something that's still being sorted out so I'd say your previous history with cranks should dictate whether carbon is ready for you yet. I've never damaged a crank and I've been using the same pair of "weak" Gravity Lights for 4 years so the only thing holding me back is cost.

[ilfreerider]

Shimano also doesn't use sealed bearing in their hubs, so would you say its the way to go ?

[William42]

Shimano also doesn't use sealed bearing in their hubs, so would you say its the way to go ?

their hubs also feel really good, last a long time, and are incredibly easy to repack.

There is more the one way to skin a cat.

[ilfreerider]

from my experience they are heavy, the engagment is poor and they need constant attention when riding hard or in poor conditions.i guess there is a reason why they are the only (high end) manufacturer using it.