When it comes to aluminum cranksets, few can rival the brute strength and total reliability of the Race Face Atlas Cranks. We've run these things on everything from trail bikes to full-on downhill rigs, and after countless rock strikes and season upon season of use they're still going strong. They aren't the lightest option out there, but they are tough, and they come in some sharp-looking anodized colors to spice up your rig.
Price: $199.99 from Backcountry
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| $199.99 | Visit Store |
Once upon a time, having a crankset that was compatible with both direct-mount one-by rings and double or triple spiders would've sounded like far-off dream. However, Race Face's Cinch technology changed that in recent years, and this year, the company...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve put these through everything from bike-park laps to enduro days, and they just don’t flinch. The forged alloy arms feel incredibly stiff under power, and the Cinch system makes dialing chainline and...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I run the Era on my trail bike and it's one of the few carbon cranks I fully trust. It’s unbelievably stiff, super light, and I don’t have to stress about pedal insert failure or heel rub thanks to the stainless...