Didn't you see? They say "Gravity Light Doesn't Bend As Easily Hollow"What's new besides the graphic?
to help with arms bending?Shame they're not available in 30mm spindal 83mm BB
Isn't 7050 better than what they used to use for gravity lights?newer, softer metal?
newer weight that still is heavier than SLX/XT?
Yes, the old version was made from 6061.Isn't 7050 better than what they used to use for gravity lights?
But it's not quite as easy as 5 stars is better than 4 stars, is it?Yes, the old version was made from 6061.
Shimanos are amazing. The little stuff they do like the chainring tabs on the Saints being thicker an having that little stepped edge kinda bugs me though. I had a set of Saints and they were the best cranks I've ever owned but when I wanted to run different kinds of chainguides... I know that's not a big deal at all but it got under my skin a bit. I'm hoping these will live up to my expectations and become a viable option for everyone.Not that I'd run any crank besides Shimano, but if I had to this would be it.
Will the SLX/XTs fit on my 83mm BB frame? (without buying some odd touring set and whopper jawing the install)But it's not quite as easy as 5 stars is better than 4 stars, is it?
Higher number is only higher quality if it's used properly. I've ridden on some plain CrMo no-name frames that worked better than OX Platinum frames, despite the additional lightening and air-hardening of the OX Plat.
Proof is in the use. And they're still heavier than SLX/XT without any real benefit to that extra weight.
Actually I'd say you're doing it right. Buying time tested products that will last is smart and I wish I did more of it.not at all related to the cranks but i´m quite happy with the old/cheap/basic/uncool stuff on my bike. somehow it just works and i´m not dependant on long customer service return times, if my saint derailleur is breaking again while pedalling uphill. cheaper stuff somehow has a quicker return time and the deore derailleur does what it is supposed to do. my brakes for example are over four years old and still working, am i doing it wrong?
Just go with sram and be done with itActually I'd say you're doing it right. Buying time tested products that will last is smart and I wish I did more of it.
It's funny that you mention the Saint derailleur. Over the winter while doing my usual tear-down/inspection/cleaning I noticed that just about every pivot on my Saint mech is ovalized. It's shifts like crap now. My next derailleur will be something cheap, easy to replace and functional.
That's a great question. I'm getting some info from Gravity's engineers for the product feature, I'll be sure to ask them that question.Does anyone know why these cranks made out of 7000 series aluminum appear to use pedal inserts, while the competition (truvativ, shimano, raceface) doesn't in similiar applications?
I've heard of the occassional xt ripping threads out (from hard riding), has that happened with other brands??
Yes but usualy 7050 is better than 6061 if you want no flex and bending. A good example of this differance is bars.But it's not quite as easy as 5 stars is better than 4 stars, is it?
Higher number is only higher quality if it's used properly. I've ridden on some plain CrMo no-name frames that worked better than OX Platinum frames, despite the additional lightening and air-hardening of the OX Plat.
Proof is in the use. And they're still heavier than SLX/XT without any real benefit to that extra weight.
In case of 7050 aluminium I doubt they will bend and feel noodley. Unless they crack they are good.I prefer my cranks without the noodley feeling that comes with g lites. I think Ill be sticking with my saints until they have been proven to not bend like a spineless hooker.
Higher number? hahah. Aluminium alloy numbers are fairly arbitrary - the first number gives you a "series" which indicates the elements it's alloyed with, but that doesn't mean one is better or worse than another, they're just used for different things. 6061 is primarily used in applications that require high formability, high fatigue strength and excellent weldability, but its outright strength isn't all that high and its hardness is quite low. 7075, by way of contrast, is very hard, has very good strength characteristics but can't be welded. 7050 again sucks for welding, but is substantially stronger and harder than 6061.But it's not quite as easy as 5 stars is better than 4 stars, is it?
Higher number is only higher quality if it's used properly. I've ridden on some plain CrMo no-name frames that worked better than OX Platinum frames, despite the additional lightening and air-hardening of the OX Plat.
Proof is in the use. And they're still heavier than SLX/XT without any real benefit to that extra weight.
Aren't your granny tabs a removable mini spider? Mine were. I've had no problems during 1 season of DH pounding but it's nice to see an update that's theoretically stronger. Maybe if I ever do bend mine they'll give me the new ones.I would never put something that said "light" on my DH bike anyway. They do have granny-ring tabs after all!! Or at least mine do...
Yeah it was actually. Our hire bike fleet in Whistler last year ran those things, probably 1 in 4 of them got bent over the course of the season. One good pedal clip and it's all over.Is bending of the old cranks really that much of an issue? I've been rocking a pair on my 7pt for a few years with NO issues. Then again, this isn't my DH bike so the abuse is soemwhat more limited. That being said though, I would never put something that said "light" on my DH bike anyway. They do have granny-ring tabs after all!! Or at least mine do...