Cheap AliExpress Crankset, a fantastic upgrade!

[@Exupace]

"Gaze in awe as it slowly rotates on the lid of my rice cooker" :-D

[@ADCFproductions]

@Rice Cooker what thaaaaaaa O_O

[@Exupace]

@Rice Cooker OMG Fantastic :-D

[@czguy3045]

Possibly my favorite accurate sentence I've ever heard in a cycling video.

[@markmarlatt1105]

"Look at this graph" lol I'm still laughing like a minute later.

[@lollypoofy]

SAAAAME ahahah was laughing out loud for god 25-45 seconds

[@normen416]

i love how you deliver information throughout the video, hey English is not even my first language but i completely understand what u were saying, keep it up !!

[@rpedelaborde]

During quarantine I watched every single cycling youtuber and youtube cycling channels. But the most magnificent moment of hours and hours of videos was when you said " a new crankset will change your life, you'll finally be happy" jjjajajaj believe me that you earned a lifetime fan down here in spain! Thanks for the videos! Looking forward for cheap chinese powermeters reviews.

[@timefeymartynov5309]

Same here Luke rocks years in therapy and now I find out all I needed was a new crankset

[@richard7059]

You are the only you tuber I let the ads run their full length to hopefully earn u a bit more. Love you brother and you deserve 100 thousand subscribers plus. Ya killing it well done on first ten and the Thankyou too each and everyone of us is deeply appreciated.

[@TraceVelo]

Lance, thank you so much, that's so so awesome! I put hours and hours into these vids, so I really appreciate comments like this, makes it totally worthwhile!

[@BlackPrimeMinister]

No surprise you have 10k given the usefulness of your videos and your talent. Your channel will grow and grow, and you deserve it.

[@wsnx_]

it doesn't surprise me at all that your count of subscribers rises fast. every road bike lover who doesn't make tons of money sees this development of an industry with more and more absurd prices. so i absolutely enjoy watching a normal guy, building up a great bike without spending his whole money and still enjoying his rides. one question whats the total price of the bike now? keep up the great work! greetings from germany

[@patrikkovacs3216]

It may be around £1000-£1100 consireding all the upgrades

[@wsnx_]

@@patrikkovacs3216 That's sick, I wonder how much I would have to spend for a disc version. Problem is I'm tall and those china frames are too small for me. Thx for the info mate!

[@simonpeneau7802]

@@patrikkovacs3216 and that exactly the price of my bike 1200€ 7,3kg, Focus Izalco Pro 2012, Dura-Ace 7800, FSA SLK light crankset, Mavic Ksyrium elite, fizik saddle. Second hand sure but way better than this poor components which would brake fast with poor performance, comfort, precision, etc...

[@gunyoda2356]

Your channel is wonderful! Keep it up bro

[@TraceVelo]

Thanks Joseph, glad you like my stuff!!

[@chch242]

I would literally pay for a video of you ordering some fast food with the hand gestures and the spider man acting skills :-) Thanks a lot for the valuable content, down to ground people are getting the best and committed following crowd.

[@davidboyer9894]

I really enjoy seeing how you bust this notion that bespoke bike parts are any sort of value. Yesterday, I priced out a build I was interested in doing and it was an insane amount of money somewhere north of $7k. Carry On.

[@bernardogrivon9139]

As always, excellent video, you are the only one doing this out there, keep it up!!

[@DWMtukwila]

I think this is the nicest crankset for the money ever! I am an old fart on a bike now and have been racing, coaching and riding for many years (dropped the racing). What I like is they can be had in a 165mm which is more comfy on my knees and I am able to get lower as it opens up the hip angle (triathletes seem to appreciate this the most)

[@anthonyfoster2784]

Would like to see Hambini get his hands on some of these parts and give is honest opinion on them. Especially the Chinese frame and crankset.

[@polthomaskeeley7860]

Hambini Time!! Good comment, I agree. I'm sure a review will be done sooner or later. He's well aware of the trends, though perhaps wants to run through the established brands first.

[@folding1490]

Innit - cost and weight are not the only metrics! Do like this guy's presenting though.

[@marcoscanferla3091]

We are below the Hambini Radar here. It is a great show!

[@Rossingiol]

@Dick Fageroni also your phone, medication, sneakers, the keyboard you are writing this on

[@thisisabsolutelystup]

Genuine question, why do people like Hambini? He's a dick. He calls out one or two mistakes a manufacturer makes, which is great, but turns it in to a forty plus minute video of him swearing about how everyone is stupid.

[@theMosen]

Wait, he hit 10k subs like 3 months ago? This channel is exploding! Love to see it.

[@GameSofter]

Just as an FYI for everyone in the US. As far as I can tell cvr or all the sellers in China wised up about what they have and now charge upwards of $80 for this crank(over $100 shipped as of 5/20). At that price you can find the unbranded version of the 105 cranks (shimano fc-rs510) cheaper, in the US, so shipping is a week instead of months, and live with the couple gram penalty. Plus I think the 105 looks worlds better than the cvr. I found my rs510 for $45 shipped on eBay.

[@matthewcox8929]

Do you have a link please?

[@deanprosser5224]

good news on the subscribers Luke, can't wait for more of your interesting and amusing content.

[@TraceVelo]

Thanks Dean, appreciate it!!!

[@pugmandan215]

Congrats on your 10,000 subscribers. Been here since your first video and loving each one as they arrive

[@EthanBlock]

I would be interested in a review of the Sensah Empire groupset.

[@howardkeylin5627]

Eþan Block I’m running the empire group set....with that crank. It is as good or better than the reviews I’ve seen. I don’t have any issue with the front derailleur as is mentioned in some reviews and the whole system performs really well

[@cowrevenge]

I use this crank and Sensah 2x11. TBH I am not sure I recommend it. Shifting up the cassette doesnt always work, and I kinda have to "trim" the shift with a second hit of the shifter. Its perfect in the other direction. ALSO there is not an actual full groupset.... just sellers packing things together. My biggest issue is that you can't use larger than 28t even though its sold as a possibility. I have a 34t rear and cant use my full range because the cage isn't long enough on the rear mech.

[@puriwatw.1323]

Eþan Block I’m running the empire groupset too. The price to performance ratio is awesome. Though they are cheap, they shift so fast and accurate. I like the click sound of the shifter so muchhhh

[@emark02]

I use the sensah groupset with the cvr crank . i must absolutely loving it. i have a 34t cassete bought an extender fixed it at the hunger and works perfectly

[@TheBRad704]

@@cowrevenge look up the Wolftooth Roadlink

[@denisbassom172]

The machining on the crank isn't that brilliant...but for the money its pretty incredible. Would struggle to even get just the material in this country for that money! Love the videos, nice to see someone not taking things too seriously.

[@cowrevenge]

I have this exact CVR on my bike. Never any issues. It came as a set for my Sensah 2x11. I built my entire bike thanks to your videos.

[@thermodynamics1110]

how is the sensah? how the front shifting holding up?

[@cowrevenge]

@@thermodynamics1110 the shifters themselves seem fine to me.

[@neilgoth1974]

@@cowrevenge are both chainrings removable and replaceable with a single direct mount chainring?

[@paulb9769]

How has it lasted?

[@cowrevenge]

@@paulb9769 still on that bike. No issues. I recommend a 1x now though.

[@jakeallanic]

Bought the exact same crankset. Weight is accurate, the crank arm and shaft is amazing. However the issue is that the chainring that came with it was out of alignment causing front derailleur rub. I ordered another compatible chainring from a different seller and will see if its a better quality anyways the extra chainring costs only 13usd...😉so not a big deal.

[@pingu1218]

I bought this and I'm having the same problem as you. Could you tell me the additional chainring link you bought?

[@ADCFproductions]

I think the Tiagra crank looks much cooler, imo o.O You're a very funny guy Luke xD

[@QuickQuips]

Yeah Tiagra is the go to for 10 speed groupsets. And 105 for 11. Without needing to light money on fire.

[@sevintrix2962]

Only ever Ultegra. Tiagra is cheap and nasty, even by Shimano's standards

[@ADCFproductions]

@@sevintrix2962 not a pro rider so Ultegra or Tiagra or whatever is the same to me :P

[@sevintrix2962]

@@ADCFproductions Fair commrnt bro I'm no pro rider either, but I'm just talking quality and longevity. Ultegra delivers so much more than Tiagra here.

[@filipbronola536]

@@sevintrix2962 does it? Latest tiagra probably tops old 105 10 speed and new ultegra is 11 speed anyway.

[@rubo1964]

Love the Tiagra Crank and its not cheap.Love your humor and style!

[@PeakTorque]

I love your presenting style! But don't expect that axle to last very long. 24mm axles should always be hard steel!

[@rcranes2227]

Question: how much would it matter if you're not putting out pro level.power numbers out there? I out out 400w for thirty seconds (more or less) and I probably max out at 600-700w for a few seconds. Would an aluminium axle still be a liability?

[@PeakTorque]

@@rcranes2227 hey. It's not about pure strength of the axle. Its a material issue. Aluminium axles running on hard steel bearing races tends to 'gall' / cold weld. This then causes a stick/slip behaviour and leads to clicking, very common in 30mm Alu axles! You can google more about galling.

[@strengthandclarity]

There's a new Aliexpress giant killer crankset. Roadrace Carbon cranks. They make both a single chain ring, and dual chain ring model. The dual chainring version weighs only 546 grams and is priced around $170. The single chain ring version weighs 475 grams and is priced around$150. Both prices include the chainring and bottom bracket! These weights are more in line, and comparable to ultra high end carbon cranksets like THM, Easton, and high end raceface cranks, at a fraction of the cost. I bought the single chain ring version, and it is incredible. Trace, I highly recommend this crankset, and hope you do a review on it.

[@alw6589]

Nah man thanks to you for cool content and good humor, you earned every follow

[@TraceVelo]

Thanks bud, really appreciate it. And thanks for the comment 😎

[@MrGadgt]

I can’t believe I’m just coming across your channel… Your material is just so damn good! 😂

I've enjoyed every single video you've released! Keep it up and you're doing a great job!

[@TraceVelo]

Awesome, thanks Gabriel!

[@gator4673]

I am riding out of my league on Ultegra, but I still subscribe to your stuff because it's fun. Well done, Luke.

[@ianduncombe7415]

Said it before you are a natural keep it coming

[@thomaswayout9081]

dude.... your video edit/presenting is just awesome and VERY entertaining!

[@MissingLinkMTB]

So I'm on an older Diamondback Master... older Shimano 105 groupset of course.... I'm in the mountains. The more compact gearset seems attractive as I'm also going to be swapping my cassette from an 11-23 to an 11-28. It's a commuter/fun bike rather than a competitive bike so the low end is more a concern.

[@MaplePanda04]

I’m not sure if I’m sold on the durability of aluminum chainrings. I’m considering buying this, but I feel like the aluminum rings will wear out faster than the usual steel, making it more expensive in the long term.

[@njm3211]

Nice video. I went for Durace because at my current trajectory in life I can afford it but you did the logical thing and got fantastic value for money spent. Have you investigated lighter seat posts and pedals? Cassettes are also a good place to save some weight without breaking the bank. Chinese carbon seats too. I have one ; )

[@bordaste]

The inflation on those product is insane... this part is now 90$, so almost double the price as last year. This is true for most of the product reviewed on this channel

[@RiotBike]

I switched for my Ultegra 6800 to this as I needed a shorter crank arm length. Great value for the money I’d say. The shifting up didn’t feel as smooth but nothing else to complain about.

[@paulb9769]

Still using it?

[@tombreen7927]

Why have I not subbed to this channel earlier !!! Some cracking and honest reviews and the bike looks bling !!

[@samthekingyo]

Just received a Senicx PR3 (Shimano fitting) crankset from Aliexpress that was advertised as having an aluminium spindle and was happy to find that the spindle was in fact steel when it arrived. No idea if this is true for all the Ali cranksets now but the whole danger shaft issue might be a thing of the past in 2024.

[@archiemoffat473]

Only 3 months from hitting 10k subscribers and now you are on 26k, nice work👍

[@TraceVelo]

Thanks Archie! Yeah I'm pretty pleased, for some reason people enjoy my crummy videos 🐸

[@FredsRandomFinds]

Never replaced a crank or worked on a bike that much tbh. If I were to replace one (Trying to switch from a 3x to 2x) would I need to replace the bottom bracket as well? Or do bottom brackets have a standard internal bore and width?

[@watchmebuildit]

Luke - you are frikkin’ hilarious! I love your ‘animated’ videos. The ‘Daughtry hack’ was the end for me - absolutely hilarious

[@aamirnagaria2189]

Any reviews on TT/triathlon bikes? The most common TT bike I found on AliExpress is TT01. A review would be awesome.

[@Tom_367]

Just ordered a ZRACE crankset in 50/34. It is more expensive but was available in 175mm. 52/39 is killing me on long mountain ascents... I like that you try all this and present the results as they are.

[@CTSaints89]

What have been the reults? Have they held up or do they fall under the typical Chinese parts trash?

[@Tom_367]

@@CTSaints89 The chainrings are too soft and failed. Also the alignment wasn't good. So I switched to Shimano 105 which is just fine.

[@paulb9769]

I have been looking at the same one. How well has it lasted?

[@paulb9769]

@@Tom_367 Pity!

[@moom88m]

That is best video and detailed explanation talking about crankset.. Thanks bro

[@casaltri3196]

Hi, can you put the tiagra left arm in this crank? To use stages? Thanks

[@Cam.Failey]

I like your channel, you make the video fun to watch till the end, keep up the good work man.

[@mannyreynoso7945]

Nice stuff bro! You should upload your rides!!! That would be awesome to see

[@dorisfilms]

Manny Reynoso this!

[@BlackPrimeMinister]

+1

[@chrisbowman2030]

I own a similar crankset from China. I use it for two years now, without any problems, although it has an aluminium axle and am quite a heavy rider (95 kg). I don't know how many km I rode, because my cycling computer gave up. The chainrings show little sign of wear. I like AliExpress for lightweight and affordable bike parts.

[@michaelwilkens6865]

I'd love to see you do a video on the Sensah Empire 12 speed Groupset! Any interest or plans for that down the road?

[@waynecheney6352]

Hello ordered a set of 12 speed Sensha Pro cranks, on hold one week. Switching to metal parts in shifters, after shifter meltdown/ Luke did that? Told the to send you a set to evaluate.

[@waynecheney6352]

ooops, group set/ with upgraded shifters

[@J3TTAN]

Sram Red with BB30 compact should be 520g for the claimed weight idk where you got 715 from.

[@andreiguarin1409]

If i could like this multiple times for all the cutscenes.... I did not expect the fine editing of the Nickelback lyrics

[@joserubero7002]

Kool stuff,not everyone has the money to pay for high end components.💪

[@sepg5084]

Yes, and cranksets have existed for as long as bikes have existed. It won't be surprising if unknown brands are able to design and build good performing cranksets.

[@karl8805]

@@sepg5084 its just weight with unknown brands as they dont have the resources to test...

[@MrKrueger88]

Great video ... geez those haters are ridiculous !!! Good on you .... no doubt you’re much faster now 👍😂😅

[@DanGleebowls]

Been putting together a spares bin for my RC500 so I always have a the part I need on hand, chains, cassettes, spokes, tubes, tyres and bar tape all squared away, but Sora have near doubled in price for the crankset since this video, think I may have to jump at one of these in the near future

[@GoustiFruit]

Yeah, but is it compatible with crank powermeters ?

[@palicar]

I couldn’t read the graph because I was laughing in tears!

[@lj2616]

Im hoping that soon enough, you'll be buying and reviewing Chinese carbon parts regularly :) maybe to the point where you can compare the differences between many of the brands and give some advice on them

[@alfreddelatourquipenche8287]

Bought a fork, once, like flushing 80€ down the toilet.

[@TheGreatOldOak]

@@alfreddelatourquipenche8287 Why? I bought one too and it was ok. Carbon.

[@alfreddelatourquipenche8287]

@@TheGreatOldOak Just bad. Seemed like a piece that didn't pass quality control for a brand.

[@TheGreatOldOak]

@@alfreddelatourquipenche8287 Oh I see

[@alfreddelatourquipenche8287]

@@TheGreatOldOak Specifically: crown race was a little loose and fixation points for caliper were too low.

[@kelvindavison3314]

Hi Luke, what were these cranks like to fit? Easy-peasy or made you queasy? And kudos for the Nickelback clip. Genuine Lolz!

[@TraceVelo]

These were easier than easy. They were a direct swap from my Tiagra crank, as they have the same 24mm diameter axle.

[@fat_pantani]

Whats the BB interface for the cranks?

[@nielslarsen1693]

Love your content literally what I am looking for in all my hobbies. Not "how to do well with infinite budget", but how to do well or close enough for 1/3 of the price. Just so hard to figure out if cheaper chinese items are worth it. Sometimes you can do amazing savings other times you get a bag of shiet

[@TraceVelo]

Thanks Niels, really glad you like the video's! But yeah these Chinese bike parts are a risk at the end of the day, but with the amount you can look to save, it's well worth the risk IMO. Plus tbh the vast majority of cheap Chinese stuff that I have bought has been pretty flipping decent at the end of the day. Shop around and do a bit of research, and you can def pick up some good stuff.

[@edrosie24]

I love watching decent content rise up through the cranks. See what I did there? Big ups Luke, keep em coming.

[@hangkook]

Hey there. I'm impressed! How's the crankset now after a year?

[@sybreeder86]

I'm curious as well...Just ordered mine xD

[@eLpELoNdeJaPoN]

@@sybreeder86 4 months since your comment... Van you elaborate regarding this cranckset ? Any good or bad comments since you already ordered? Tha ks in advance

[@JPLTF373]

You should definitely do a video on the Sensah Empire groupset... Full China bike, baby!

[@wincrasher2007]

So what do you suggest for those of us who have insecurity about our crank? Sometimes my lady makes me think it's not big enough, or stiff enough.

[@bsothefirst]

You not only have loads of subs, you also have loads of fans!! Keep em coming!

[@FreddyGaming]

Sorry for been such a nerd but a cost/ gram graph would be more obvious and nice to see!

[@emdblues]

you're the best! keep em coming :)

[@TraceVelo]

Thanks Edvin!! Appreciate it 👌

[@gavinmksmith]

I would like to get one of these cranks but I have 4iiii crank arm power meter which is same as shimano crank arm, would shimano crank arm fit on to this AliExpress crankset?

[@Georgous92]

Hey dude, did you order the cranks with the BSA bottom bracket? Or just the crankset on it’s own? Also the price is now about £60 would you say it’s still worth the money? You must have covered quite a number of miles on them now would you say they are still up-to the job? Following your little tricks I’ve now got my China bike down to 7.4kg I think if I get these cranks it will drop it down to around 7.2-.7.3kg.

[@TraceVelo]

Nice, 7.4kg is a flipping decent weight! But yeah if you watch my recent 100% Chinese carbon build build video, I give a little update on the crank. It's pretty freaking great, but it did develop a slight creak/clicking noise, so I had to pull it apart and grease it up. It's been amazing other than that, but it's something to consider....

[@polthomaskeeley7860]

It's all in the hand gestures and arm swings 🤣😃 Yep, "cheeky." Oh and chapeau, Trace Velo for the 80s Retro-tastic intro theme :-)

[@Sir-Prizse]

Although I have been a roadie for 7 years and no longer see myself as a beginner, I bought an extremely cheap Merida Scultura 100 road bike with Claris R2000 for 500 € (a downgrade from my Dura Ace 7700 and Tiagra 4400)... The reason is I needed something reliable for every situation with the lowest maintenance and cost possible. The bike weighs 9.4 kg, which is pretty much the lightest bike in this price range and I'm looking for some ways to save weight. Sure I could have got a solid mid-range road bike for 850 to 1100 € ... but I want more! One of my bikes is a Trek 5500 OCLV 120 carbon, which absolutely convinced me on carbon as a frame material. if I can go fast with Claris and can ride accident-free for a year, I'm ready for a modern carbon road bike.

[@kylesomerville7078]

I looked into this crank along with a Sensah group set for a winter bike build but chickened out and got R7000 105 with some ebay discount for around the same money (before getting stung by customs)... Great video though and really useful review, keep them coming! Would love to see a Sensah or Microshift groupset review, or maybe some of the Chinese GPS computers and sensors?

[@TraceVelo]

Sensah.... We'll stay tuned on that front

[@DavidAlsh]

Hi from Australia, love your videos. Keep up the budget reviews trace... *vellooooooowww*

[@tomasbezdek1119]

Have you ever had problem, because it's direct mount. I read some articles, where they said that it's cause flex and other stuff. Thanks

[@monsterinyourcloset7573]

I got a used Ultegra R8000 crank on Ebay for about what you paid for the China crankset, about a week ago. However... if I had seen this video first, I would have gone with the Chinese crankset. The cost of the crankset is just so so good for only a 37g penalty. Plus, most of the "feel" of the crank comes from having a good bottom bracket anyway.

[@reinholdachleitner2069]

Great video, i like your humor.I prefer how the Tiagra crankset looks though it's a little overweight but the value for money of the CVR chainset is incredible.Cheers

[@erwanrc8117]

Hey guys ! Got a question here ! If this chainring got damaged or used, can I found replacement chainring or do I have to replace the entire crankset ? Because this is 2 chainring machined in one piece, can I buy like one 34 tooth chainring and one 50t and screw them together ? How is it going ?

[@TraceVelo]

So I looked into this myself, and you can buy replacement chain rings, but funnily enough, they cost around £70, so more than a new entire crank... Bit odd tbh

[@erwanrc8117]

Trace Velo I just find the replacement chainring (without the crank) for 30$ on AliExpress actually 😄

[@TraceVelo]

Seriously, send me the link please 🙏

[@yspegel]

And I'm watching this with my carbon campa crackset..... for what I payed WAY more..... Still looks way better as well to be honest. Great video tho, always good to see people try cheep alternatives. Only problem with this crank as some one that lives in a flat country (The Netherlands)..... it's not aero at all!

[@zaahierstanley955]

Have you ever checked out those xcadey spider power meters are like ? Will it fit on your new crank ?

[@deankoko6691]

Well done again Luke. Enjoy your Videos and humour...

[@dushk0]

for an upgrade try to drill through the cranks in 2 or 3 spots

[@philthewriter]

SRAM Red is a heck of a lot lighter than 715g FYI - it's about 550g, considerably lighter than anything else there. Even the older generations were in the 600s.

[@delafonnicolas2484]

Hey Luke Any idea on how to fix a magene cadence sensor on this Crankset? The arm forged form do not offer any flat surface to settle the sensor. Any magic tip ?

[@fastestmilkman3840]

Can't stop looking at your hands moving around like a you are swatting a fly! 😂 Good video BTW!

[@davidquinquin9431]

Hi Luke, goldix doesn t produce 48-32 chainrings but the French brand TA does it for SRAM cranks. Do you Think goldix chainrings are SRAM direct mount compatible? Thanks a lot: David

[@Anton_Frey]

Why don't you tried to find carbon cranks? There are plenty of options with weights about 400 grams and cost near 100-120 dollars.

[@hastingshastings2059]

that bike looks like a beast... you need to put a shopping list and links up. I need to swap out my Boardman

[@iberiksoderblom]

All good, but... How about the change in aero ?

[@chrisscott8362]

Cheap, Light Weight, Strong. You can Pick Any Two. You got cheap and light. How is that thing going to wear? Can you replace worn rings or is it to the recycling bin when the teeth wear down? Please update performance over time. If it can stand up to miles, you have a real winner purchase.

[@howardkeylin5627]

chris scott you can replace the ring set, but at that price just buy a whole new crank...that’s my plan. I’ve got over 2,000 miles on my crank without any issues so far

[@haveallbeentaken]

Thinking of pulling the trigger on this crankset. Will be a good upgrade from my 4600 Tiagara that has around 20k on it. Going to switch to r7000 groupset and think this is a spot where I can save some money with little compromise. Like the idea of a spider less crankset too but I'm not sure why.

[@wedsonmedeirosufpi9188]

Hey, great video. Between Racework and Goldix 52-36, What do U suggest?

[@DrMaxClemensMenne]

Again great Vid. Superb quality. What about trying the Sensah Empire Groupset. Have not found a good review yet.

[@TraceVelo]

Well... There may or may not be a sensah empire groupset in my future, so stay tuned!!

[@howardkeylin5627]

I’m running Sensah empire on my all Chinese bike...MEKK frame. It’s a great group for the money. The brakes that came with it are meh, but the rest is excellent

[@richardcarr6493]

YES THEY LOOK BETTER and cost to weight is killer value !! BUT what is the shaft size ,does it fit a standard shimano BB??

[@drewf69]

Yes it works with hollowtech 2 bottom brackets

[@mwp6662]

Could you replace the chainrings with other rings that have the same BCD? Or is it all stuck together?

[@jeffrey2839]

That crankset actually comes with Sensah Empire Groupset if you get the whole package of Sensah Empire. It's cool and it look like SRAM crankset for me

[@christianpablo8384]

Subscribed man, I'm all for the cheap parts. Because not everyone could spare 1400 for a bike

[@adccars359]

My sram red crankset is 565 grams with 53 39 chainrings. My quarq sram red comes in at 640 grams with 53 39. Sram red ten speed 680 grams standard rings as well

[@n_cortex1319]

You should get your bike critiqued by Hambini. Would be a super interesting cross over, see an engineers perspective on the manufacturing and QA

[@seakayaker20]

You asked how we think it looks? It is ugly. I've always loved the look of shimano cranks with the smooth contours emanating from the spindle to the 4/5 arms.

[@TraceVelo]

Yeah fair enough, it's all personal taste at the end of the day. The Shimano stuff definitely does have a sleek design language, where as this crank looks pretty utilitarian

[@seakayaker20]

@@TraceVelo fair enough from me too. Granted those chinese cranks are cheeeeeaaap compared to 9100s!

[@richard7059]

I love the utililitarian look and the hollow see through axle is absolutely wicked. Would a crank like this suit a 9 speed Shimano rear cluster that is a 54 tooth outside ring Luke ?

[@samjaggard5139]

Are the chainrings direct mount? If so would a direct mount narrow wide work with these crank arms for a cx bike?

[@tertius3751]

Your Graph wrong, SRAM Red weight is 609g and BB30 557g, both 53/39