Suidwes Boytjie Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Morning Hub Land Been reading and hearing some good reviews about Lyne cranks and seen also that they sell them currently at R1699 for crank, bb and chain ring incl for the 1x setup... Now between the 2 cranks, the Lyne crank has a direct mount chain ring whereas the XT crank is a 4-arm crank that bolts the chain ring on. My question is:When it comes to the mounting of the chain rings, is a direct mount a better option that the bolt on chain rings or visa versa?Will one worn out faster then the other?Does it make a difference? Thanks
dirtypot Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 The direct mount bolts on with three bolts, XT with four, so the Lyne will be faster to change rings Wear will be the same on either - that's got nothing to do with the crank but rather the chainring and your maintenance. I personally prefer the look of the direct mount and have had zero issues with Lyne as a brand.
lerouc Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 You can replace the XT chain ring without removing the actual crank...
Suidwes Boytjie Posted August 23, 2017 Author Posted August 23, 2017 The direct mount bolts on with three bolts, XT with four, so the Lyne will be faster to change rings Wear will be the same on either - that's got nothing to do with the crank but rather the chainring and your maintenance. I personally prefer the look of the direct mount and have had zero issues with Lyne as a brand. To be honest i also like the look of the direct mount more.
Jewbacca Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 I love my Lyne cranks... Compatible with SRAM direct mount stuff and SRAM spiders so the options are limitless. As to removing the crank to change the chain ring, it takes all of 2 minutes with a number 8 and you get to give everything a clean. On this I would choose Lyne over XT.. replacement chainrings are also as cheap/cheaper than anything else on the market AND they can fit Eagle and boost chainrings with the right offset etc... Price is also a no brainer
Suidwes Boytjie Posted August 23, 2017 Author Posted August 23, 2017 price of the Lyne vs XT?Lyne: R1699 (BB and chain ring incl) XT: R2350 @CWC (chain ring not incl)
bertusras Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Lyne: R1699 (BB and chain ring incl) XT: R2350 @CWC (chain ring not incl) Lyne. Done.
ALLMTB Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Lyne: R1699 (BB and chain ring incl) XT: R2350 @CWC (chain ring not incl) Or, SLX M7000 @CWC R1399 w/Chainringhttps://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-slx-m7000-chainset
Hairy Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Lyne: R1699 (BB and chain ring incl) XT: R2350 @CWC (chain ring not incl)so if you go Lyne you get R651 change over the XT (do both come with BB's ... if I recall you get a BB with a Shimano crankset purchase, but lets assume they both or don't for this exercise) From Lyne you can buy a spare chainring for R450 R201 left in kitty Buy a Lyne T-shirt ... you know, to wear while working on your bike. R199 R1 change
Hairy Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Or, SLX M7000 @CWC R1399 w/Chainringhttps://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-slx-m7000-chainsetNow that is a good deal. Big fan of the SLX cranksets....been using one for years now on multiple bikes, and the crank is rock solid, light and just does the job...it also looks good IMO
lerouc Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 i have been contemplating a lyne crank for a while now and since my new bike is only black i need to replace my m785 silver XT crank. my only issue is i have like 4 spare chainrings i imported from china for the xt crank...guess i could sell them on... Anyone have some nice photos of the lyne cranks on their bikes?
etienne_jordaan Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 The Lyne is a good deal and they have been getting good reviews on their products. SLX at R1399 also a very good deal and solid product. Think its 1gram heavier than an XT, otherwise probably the same thing apart from the name and colour.
Butterbean Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Lyne is great. Wouldn't go shimano at this price and all of the advantages. It's only a few grams heavier than XT anyway, and the Direct mount chainring are awesome, flexibility seems future proof enough too. And don't forget includes BB too!
madbradd Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Nice thing about the direct mount is all the options on chainrings (size and offset). As for having to take the crank off to change chainrings.... Have a look at the oneup switch system. Probably best described as a direct mount quick release spider system.
GrahamS2 Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Lyne: R1699 (BB and chain ring incl) XT: R2350 @CWC (chain ring not incl)LOL at local retailers again... Buy online XT is 88EUR+VAT= R1600, landed at your door.
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