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1. OCB - Member

   Terrible question really, what does 'any good' actually mean?

   

   However in this context ... I need new cranks for a forthcoming SS 29er build - weight's not that big a deal frankly, I'm old and slow anyway (plus I'm sure it'll mostly be ridden in sandals and/or loaded with a rack), an' tho' doubtless overbuilt, I'm tempted by the Blackspire AM cranks - just for a change really. I've never used their stuff so I don't have a feel for it, but these look decent enough cranks ...

   Hard to see how they could be duff, but all/any views welcomed.

   I'm sure the coating will wear off in a kinda scruffy way in no time, but I can always strip them (or happily embrace it as a sign of close intimacy with the bike).

   BB looks to be 'standard' external bearing sized BB, so it can be swapped out if/when it fails.

   

   Posted 1 year ago #
2. craa22uk - Member

   bump here - i'm looking at the road/trekking ones for a tricross build as a 1x10 and welcome any feedback - esp on the BB

   Posted 1 year ago #
3. miketually - Member

   There were Blackspire cranks on the TD-1 I borrowed for Hit The North and Kielder 100 last year. Only did three rides on the bike, but the kept the pedals connected to the BB for 215 miles.

   I assume they're decent, if Hotlines decided to put them on the demo bike. And the blue chainring bolts matched the stickers on the frame. Which is nice.

   Posted 1 year ago #
4. craa22uk - Member

   thanks mike - they're on bargain at crc will give them a go

   Posted 1 year ago #
5. mrbump - Member

   they do look very nice for the money. i nearly got one for a freind bike i was building but went for the raceface ride am crankset on crc ,also a bargin but being tad heavy is the only fault.

   Posted 1 year ago #

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