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Always gone with SLX in recent years, but wondering if there are any other decent options? Perhaps a little lighter.
Probably going to move to 2x10 gearing, but I'm not convinced by these double chainsets with no bashguard that a lot of manufacturers are speccing - I use my bashguard a lot and I'm sure I'd damage the chainring.
So is the best solution to get a 3x10 chainset and stick a bash on?
Anyone know how the finish on the new Shimano black XT cranks holds up?
XT black holds up brilliantly for about a week, less if you ride the bike.
If you've managed to scuff the SLX's up with sole rub then forget the XT's in black as they will look shitte in a few rides. Try RaceFace Deus XC as they're quite stiff even for AM duties. I have some Turbines and they're superb.
Helitape on the arms whatever you get, if you're a crank-polishing gibbon-like-pedaller.
If you've managed to scuff the SLX's up with sole rub
No, they've been very hard-wearing.
if you're a crank-polishing gibbon-like-pedaller.
Must put my hand up to that though.
No more opinions on this burning issue?