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Author Topic: 29er 1x9 crankset recommendations (Read 671 times)
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Kenbenzo
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« on: February 06, 2012, 06:34:30 PM »

Im running my Niner EMD 29er 1x9 with a Truvativ Stylo crankset. I think its 32T. Any recommendations on an upgrade? The Stylo isnt bad but its the weak link in my component package. Thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2012, 07:24:01 PM »

I've been looking at the EThirteen cranks for when I upgrade. They are a reasonable price, great weight for the cost and they tend to put out well tested and durable products.
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« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2012, 08:38:03 PM »

You can use any crank for that purpose by removing outer rings so you don't have to limit yourself to SS specific sets.
Old XTR  looks really sharp in 1x9 setup
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« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2012, 12:36:15 PM »

Believe it or not, but i've been FREERIDING on a Truvativ carbon Noir 1:1 for its 4th year now.  I used to have a 22.21lb fisher hifi and broke almost every part on it exept these cranks.  I huck, park down hill, and hit rays and they only problem i've ever had was the bolt breaking which interchanges with other cranks so its readily available.

Theyre fairly light and strong.. i'd recommend them!
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« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2012, 07:04:44 PM »

stylos rock, if you want to upgrade get the xo cranks and run them spiderless! 
you will need some sort of chainguide running a 1 x setup regardless of crank selection.
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« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2012, 01:35:36 PM »

Stylo isnt a bad crank. I dont even know why Id replace them when they work fine. I should quit being a component snob and just ride the bike. As the niner frame says, "pedal damn it"
Appreciate the advice. If i break these, i know what to look for.
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