EVOSID 165mm crank arms.. a 5DEV rip off, or best kept secret?

[@mikeburgh3956]

I was looking at the same exact cranks!! They do look great! But I was in a hurry when I built my bike so didn't want to wait 2-3wks. Instead I went with TRP evo in 165. I do love them. But I think I will try these clones next time I need cranks. Thanks for showing them🤙🏻

[@rywanders]

Yeah the wait time kinda sucks, but I think they are worth it for the price. I bet 5DEVs are the same just at a ridiculous mark up.

[@5gvaccinator343]

Sram dub bottom brackets usually come with a wavy metal thing. You put it between cranks and a frame, and it removes any play your bb can develop.

[@SPECIALIZED95711]

Wavy washer is only used in press fit BB version only.

[@5gvaccinator343]

@@SPECIALIZED95711 didn't know that.

[@VGamez66]

i use those cranks on my XC/trail bike in a non boost frame with a 5.5mm custom offset for a 36t chainring, shimano deore cassette and kmc 12 speed chain and worked amazing since day 1 im about 200 lbs/90 kg and can put some decent wattage on the uphills and the crankset is rock solid even after 5 months of rocky trails on a hardtail

[@rywanders]

I like to hear this. Thanks for sharing!

[@alexhollandmusic]

I just picked up an Ibis Ripley AF 2023 Deore.. so cool to see this cause I was looking at this crankset. As far as mixing shimano / sram stuff it's only a nono if it doesn't work. Run whatever you like. I hate cookie cutter bikes. I might have to go for these-- I think my grandpa riding style wont break them anytime soon

[@rywanders]

The Ripley is an amazing bike you’ll love it. So far these are doing just fine . I cased a few jumps pretty hard and had no issues. I agree make the bike how you want as long as it functions who cares!

[@carlosalfonsolopezrodrigue7051]

The actual chainring says in the AliExpress page, that Is an actual 11speed chainring... Thats why everyone Is having issues with putting this on their 12speed bikes

[@rywanders]

Yeah they make it confusing and I’m not sure you can get it with the 12 speed or purchase it separately. Still saving if you purchase the sram chainring or the shimano friendly from wolf tooth though.

[@cdavid119]

I know this project is all together, but for my 2 cents: my favorite drivetrain setup is shimano derailleur and shifter, I sram cassette, sram crank/chainring on 3rd party crank, and sram chain. I tend to get more miles out of the sram chain and cassette and better shifting out of the shimano shifter and derailleur. I've been running sram t-type on my new bike and I'm going to be pulling off for that same setup because it just works so well.

[@rywanders]

I’ve heard of this before and may give it a try on a future build

[@GeoffBetts]

GFT! Great video. Newb question. How did you know which DUB to use?

[@rywanders]

Thanks! So sram has a chart for the dub . I referenced the measurements from the bike itself and the BB from SHIMANO.

[@bisikleta1015]

Not checking the boxz we've all been there

[@rywanders]

Haha oops

[@markdanielgamboa4058]

This is recommended or safe for Dh and free ride??

[@rywanders]

I wouldn’t “recommend “ something like this but that choice is yours. I think you will be just fine to use them, but I haven’t tested on DH yet however I have hit decent jumps and cased a few times without issues.

[@donofthedonmtb]

Ali link does not work, Dec 28th

[@rywanders]

Thanks! I just applied for affiliate with them and I’ll add the new link soon. Much appreciated

[@Juan_More_Mile]

why not just run a 165 Shimano crank arm?

[@rywanders]

Cheaper, and better looking. This is an experiment as well.

[@Juan_More_Mile]

@@rywanders got it. you can build a SLX crank arm and ring for under $90 and know it will work right away

[@rywanders]

@ correct not a bad deal if all your going for is shorter cranks and don’t care for the 5DEV look. Better then going through this struggle for sure lol, but these look amazing and do feel a bit lighter then the standard slx cranks.

[@BK_BT]

If you didn't already I'd take a look at the "SRAM DUB bottom bracket compatibility chart" they have online. Getting the correct sized spacers placed exact is important for the chainline measurement. AbsoluteBlack also makes a direct mount chainring that works with HG+ chains. I wonder how wear will be with using a Eagle chain on the Shimano HG+ cassette. Just by the landscape I think I can tell you're in FL. I'm also in FL. I'm riding with a group at Alafia on new years day.

[@rywanders]

Thanks for the info! I was able to find and ordered the wolf tooth chainring so I may slap that back on to keep things in order with the HG+. Yeah I’m in FL I’m currently out of state but it would be cool to link up for a ride someday. Love Alafia I still haven’t been to balm yet

[@BK_BT]

@ no problem man. If you ever ride Santos or Mt Dora message me, those are my local areas. I have yet to do Balm too.

[@rywanders]

@ if you’re on insta shoot me a DM. Want to check out the new trail at Dora soon

[@BK_BT]

@@rywanders Will do! I’ve ridden the new addition. The drop is fun, thought it would be bigger.

[@Fabien-kz2dl]

Scrap I bent it

[@rywanders]

Oof. Curious minds want to know how

[@Fabien-kz2dl]

With a rock close to the pedal. Bent like butter (about 5mm)