I'm thinking about getting a pair of Diabolus cranks for my DH rig. I've been running North Shores for the last four years. My only complaint with them, and all the isis cranks I've used on various bikes is that they make creaking and snapping noises. I take them apart occasionally and grease the spindles and the bottom bracket threads. This fixes the problem for about 5 rides, then the creaking is back. Are the Diabolus going to be noisy as well? I plan to hand down the North Shores to my Chameleon, as I'm running xc cranks on that bike at the moment. Thanks for the advice.
Is everyone happy with their Diabolus cranks?
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Love 'em. I've had crank issues in the past due to my size and defiance to smooth riding. I've bent or broken every crank I've had. Still have issues with how Shimano presses their spider. It will come loose every time(Third warranty on my XT's). Don't even think about Saint. They are pressed to and I've seen alot of them go back.kail said:
For the Diabolous-no problems, no creaking. These are the most solid cranks I've ever had.
Btw, I got them in '03. They had a first run problem because they anodized the inside of the crank where it attaches to the spindle. This would wear immediately and they would wiggle. I sent them back for the new run--voila no problems since late '03.
yep, they can take some hard hits that would likely trash other cranks.
I ran a set all this year and no problems where Ive always bent cranks before. One thing that I was impressed with is that every year I usually go through 2 bb because of them wearing out. This year i will be reusing my diablos cranks with the original bottom bracket.
I had northshores before but then upgraded to Diabolus. Its a great beefy system, I don't think you can go wrong with it unless you are looking to lighten up your race bike. Though I do know some guys that run it on their race bike...
love em. best cranks and BB i ever had!!
They're a bit heavy, but with the steel threaded pedal inserts, and the overall design - they're totally bomb-proof.
Well i dont have Diabolus. But i do have prodigy's. My opinion is that if teh prodigy's are that good.....Diabolus can only be that much better. they are my next set that i am going to get
Sick! How'd you do that?shagwell said:
First set I had, the ano wore off to an ugly purple and the bb bearings went tits up in a hurry (the preload was correct), they replaced them under warranty, and I got a replacement set in about a week. The ano on the new ones is lots better and the bb has held up almost a year longer with no complaints. Kudos to Race Face for warranty...
4 stars.
4 stars.
I've been looking at them too, I done bent my North Shores. After hanging on the wall for a few months after my crash, Upon inspection my bike got pretty beat up! Broken MRP (Being replaced with an E.13) Bent North Shore cranks, and i'm pretty sure my BB is messed up. I guess I'll just replace it all before this season, but thats an expensive proposition!
Do the Diablos cranks only work with the Race Face X-Type BB?
Race face needs to make the text on their website bigger, and have it contrast with the background!
Race face needs to make the text on their website bigger, and have it contrast with the background!
they are stiff..strong and silent..ive got a brand new set i need to get rid of as well. 83 mm shell version..perfect for yeti/ironhorse/any other 150 rear end bike. SPAMMED..haha
I cracked the spider on mine. I have no idea how it happened. I don't remember hitting anything too hard and there were no marks on my MRP. Those tabs on the spider look a little weak when compared to the rest of the crank. In support of the company they warrenteed them with no problem. Overall great product.
I've owned two sets and haven't had any real problems with either. They're stupid stiff, and lighter than any Profile/BMX cro-mo set up. Just make sure you take off the cranks every couple weeks and clean the bearings and races if you ride in mucky conditions. I work in a shop, and more often than not, kids who come in thinking their bearings are blown just need to clean them off and re-grease them. Awesome product tho.
Second pair and they are bombproof. Just make sure you read the directions right with all the spacers and what not.
Are you serious? I mean it makes total sense but i never really thought to do it. I have been wanting to run some race face bearings with my xt cranks...Has anyone else tried and verified that this setup works? (not that i dont trust you radarr):love:Radarr said:
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I am running a Diablous BB on FSA V Drive mega exo. I also have an FSA BB that I will likely put on the road bike with Truvativ exo Roleurs. I will let you know how that goes.Radarr said:
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There is a thread by me in the lounge about it. I just bumped it yesterday with what I did. I think they are all the same, however, the mfg won't tell you that.manhattanprjkt83 said:
Yeah i would expect that they wouldnt let you in on that bit of info...Any word as to the longevity of the race face bearing? I have been running my xt's for almost 2 seasons of east coast slop and they are just now giving me the feeling. Totally loved the bearings, i just really like the idea of that blue or gold bling on the soveirgn :love:... Anyone?loco said:
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I haven't run mine long, but I have heard that the DuraAce bearings are the best, for some reason.manhattanprjkt83 said:
Bearings were shot after two 3 day weekends in Whistler this spring. Other wise unbeleivably stiff and strong (bent a pedal spindle big time and they took it like a champ)
Trying out a XT External BB to see if they last longer.
Guessing that Shimano and Raceface source their external BB bearings from the same place so it won't make a difference though.
Trying out a XT External BB to see if they last longer.
Guessing that Shimano and Raceface source their external BB bearings from the same place so it won't make a difference though.
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Are you sure it was installed correctly? I have been doing some research on them, and somone said if you didn't face the BB threads and it went in a little bit crooked, the bearings would wear really quickly.
Let us know how it goes with the Shimano!
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yes the BB was faced....but now that I think about it one of the cups did back out initially. Who knows how long I rode on with the cup loose....that could have caused it the bearing failure too, but I still think the mud and subsequent hosing off every day at Whistler did em in more than anything.
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Thats not too promising on a $300+ crank
I have had the same diabolus bb bearings on my dh bike for almost two full seasons and lots of whistler trips w/o any problems (ymmv). I think the key is to get the bearing preload set up correctly. It took me about three tries to get it right. I would highly suggest during initial instal that you remove your chain and any other guide or whatnot that might impart friction to the crank system. This way you can tell exactly what kind of preload you have on the bearings by spinning the cranks...they should spin freely.
Nick- if you had a cup back out of the frame, then the bearings would have been over loaded by the amount that the cup moved. Just 1 mm (less than 1 turn) would be more than enough to crush the bearings.
Nick- if you had a cup back out of the frame, then the bearings would have been over loaded by the amount that the cup moved. Just 1 mm (less than 1 turn) would be more than enough to crush the bearings.
you mean like this?manhattanprjkt83 said:
davep said:
Good advice....I'll recheck my setup with that in mind