FrancoisO Posted July 21, 2011 Share I want to know, why is MTB Cranks only available in 175mm, why not 172.5? If it is, which brand and where can I get some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnobbyMech Posted July 21, 2011 Share Although not common, most makes supply them. Also try Aerozine. You can set your crank length by simply flipping the ceramic bush. Weight like XTR, cost like XT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted July 21, 2011 Share Weight like XTR, cost like XT. durability of a Eat-Sum-More Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drongo Posted July 21, 2011 Share I want to know, why is MTB Cranks only available in 175mm, why not 172.5? If it is, which brand and where can I get some? Shimano XTR M985 come 172.5. 10 speed setup. although most are available 170 / 175 / 180and some at 165 Edited July 21, 2011 by The Drongo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancoisO Posted July 21, 2011 Share Shimano XTR M985 come 172.5. 10 speed setup. although most are available 170 / 175 / 180and some at 165 So i can buy it then at any shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted July 21, 2011 Share So i can buy it then at any shop? No, Pick 'n Pay don't stock it and I think Checkers might be out aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted July 21, 2011 Share The old (9sp) XTR comes in 172.5mm. As for the 2011 10sp XTR, it seems only the Race, not the Trail come in 172.5mm. Price wise... on CRC R3600 for 9sp (excl. VAT)R3400 for 10sp (excl. VAT) But hey... forgive me for being a DHer/dirt jumper heathen... but seriously... how much difference is 2.5mm gonna make... it's mountainbiking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancoisO Posted July 21, 2011 Share No, Pick 'n Pay don't stock it and I think Checkers might be out aswell.ja-ja, I must have seen that coming. Refrase. @ any Bicycle shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancoisO Posted July 21, 2011 Share The old (9sp) XTR comes in 172.5mm. As for the 2011 10sp XTR, it seems only the Race, not the Trail come in 172.5mm. Price wise... on CRC R3600 for 9sp (excl. VAT)R3400 for 10sp (excl. VAT) But hey... forgive me for being a DHer/dirt jumper heathen... but seriously... how much difference is 2.5mm gonna make... it's mountainbiking I see your point, but I want to upgrade to new groupset. So why not get what you want? Knees are getting old, want to keep them going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covie Posted July 21, 2011 Share Before you buy a non standard crank, standard being 175mm go for a bike fiting at a qualified biokineticist, they will tell you if you need non standard cranks for comfort/performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted July 21, 2011 Share I see your point, but I want to upgrade to new groupset. So why not get what you want? Knees are getting old, want to keep them going. aaah! and I see yours! I thought you just wanted 172.5's for the sake of having them... if you're upgrading anyway... then it makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnobbyMech Posted July 21, 2011 Share durability of a Eat-Sum-More Mine is 2 years and going strong. No issues. Ceramic bearings great. Replacement chairings well priced and durable too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLuvsMtb Posted July 21, 2011 Share I had the Aerozine cranks on my Zula. Loved them but had to change after an insurance claim as the insurance insisted on me replacing the cranks with Nior cranks (I gave then 2 quotes for cranks for comparative reasons). The Nior cranks don't have the bling factor the Aerozine's had, but was probably a better bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Fuel Posted July 22, 2011 Share I tried Aerozine cranks once. Complete rubbish. The first one was crooked. The replacement one bent like a straw. Never heard a good report about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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