XT vs Deus

[Wernervdmerwe]

I am thinking of upgrading my crank in a couple of months, but I am not sure as to which one will make the better choice.

 

I heard that the Deus blades lasts a lot longer and are cheaper to replace - but could not substantiate that.

[Bike Mob]

They have the same BCD. So use the cheaper blades on either crank.

 

I have had both. Liked both. Still have the XT.

 

 

 

[Aquatic]

What BB you gona use?According to reviews the xt bb seems superior.And You going to have less hassles for chainrings etc.,as shimano is readily available

[droo]

SLX all the way. Only 40 grams heavier than XT, and stiffer by all accounts. And cheaper.

 

 

 

Deus blades cost a bomb, go have a look on CRC...

[Wernervdmerwe]

SLX all the way. Only 40 grams heavier than XT' date=' and stiffer by all accounts. And cheaper.

 

 

 

Deus blades cost a bomb, go have a look on CRC...[/quote']

 

 

 

You are not the first person to say that...

 

Maybe it is a personal thing, but would prefer XT above SLX , but I can't give you a good reason apart from the hierarchy choice.

[Borriz]

I spoke to Paul Cordes some year ago and he commented that FSA has the strongest blades, but weak BB - for some reason. So I would recommend FSA if you can and then alternative BB. I want Chris King as it has 5 year warranty attach - mmmmmm. Bit of doh up front but if a BB last you less than a year you'll break even after year 3 as BB are about R750 now a days

[MoreTrails]

Yeah, tough choice...

 

I'm with Droo on the new SLX. Lines look cleaner too, and you options like triple rings or double and bash. Shimano BB's do last, I have one thats almost 10years old and still silky smooth.

 

Also have a FSA crankset that is still going strong after more than 5 years. On its second BB though, Race Face BB gave up quite quickly. They creak too....

 

[Bike Mob]

I have truvativ Rings, full set for under 900

 

have lasted well.