fredrico Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I need an answer quick so will raceface xc cranks last when used for trials or is it best to advoid them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 They'll last, yeah.But will be very heavy,Not what i would recommend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycholist Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 In my experience Race Face cranks aren't even up to XC use. The pedal threads have a nasty habit of pulling out on them... That'd be what happened the Race Face cranks on my XC bike anyway... Race Face have a nasty habit of making their stuff from cheese, but they have a good marketing department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I used to a long time ago run them in the old school days, those same cranks are now on a jump bke of mine and doing fine. I also have a set on my Kona and whilst there not pretty or light i have never had any problems and would recommend them. If you've already got some or you can get hold of some cheap...get them on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Same experiences as above, my raceface diabolous cranks had wobbly tapers within a few days and 1 pedal thread started giving way (the thread that takes the insert)i hated those cranks! The Saint replacements were fit as fook though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_addison Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Got them on my coiler, there really good and strong. A mate said id have to replace them before long, had them about 5 months and no problems. Dunno if theyd be anygood for trials though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycholist Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) For comparison I get about 3-4 years from Deore cranks and got less than 6 months from the Race Face XC cranks (Which cost more than the deores AFAIK). I wouldn't recommend hollow deore cranks for a trials bike either - unless you never touch the cranks down... Edited March 28, 2008 by psycholist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 A mate ended up using the DH (?) ones on his bmx as a temporary thing. I think a few people did use them for trials a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 They're very simply forged so they're strong but not overly refined - no CNC bullshit here. The pedal threads are delicate but if you're not a muppet and look after them they'll be fine, i've had various pedals on and off mine - as long as you keep the washer secure they'll be alrite. Few guys use them one they're 24''s well a form of Raceface anyway. My second pair are on my coiler and likewise they've stood up great, same as when i had them one two trials bikes and a jump bike. I have a pair that must be over 6 years old now and are fine and dandy - very rigid...get em on and get riding...if they break they break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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