Crankset upgrade/ Giant XTC LX
JKing
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I'm looking for a replacement crankset for my Giant XTC LX.
It currently has the stock TruVativ crankset but the middle ring is quite bent/warped so thought it would be a good time to upgrade.
Don't want to spend a fortune, would £50 buy a good replacement??
It currently has the stock TruVativ crankset but the middle ring is quite bent/warped so thought it would be a good time to upgrade.
Don't want to spend a fortune, would £50 buy a good replacement??
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What bottom bracket do you have? That will limit chocie, unless you get a new one.
I'd look at the Octalink LX from CRC and BB.0 -
good question, I'm a bit of a novice so not entirely sure. From the spec list it says Shimano but doesn't say which model.
I could allways replace it though.0 -
How about http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7251? £60 and you'd need to get someone to fit it, including facing the BB shell, but should be a really decent upgrade...
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At this price,a complete Shimano Deore or even Deore Hollowtech 2 LX chainset would be hard to beat.2006 Giant XTC
2010 Giant Defy Advanced
2016 Boardman Pro 29er
2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
2017 Canondale Supersix Evo0 -
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cheers for posting the options guys, how hard would it be to fit a new set myself and would i need any special tools??0
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Crank extractor (unless your cranks are self extracting), 8mm allen key (maybe 10, depending on the bolts) and bottom bracket tool.
If fitting an external bottom bracket type, a preloaod tool for the bearings - thoogh I'd get a shop to do it as the frame will need 'facing'.0 -
are there any benefits with octalink over a non octalink ht2?0
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I would say better bearing life over stock HT2 models. Though it is getting better with HT2, and upgrades are available on stock HT2 BBs.0
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My LBS charged £15 to face,and install my HT2 XT chainset.Similar to the cost of acquiring the tools.............2006 Giant XTC
2010 Giant Defy Advanced
2016 Boardman Pro 29er
2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
2017 Canondale Supersix Evo0 -
To be honest i'd rather fit it myself as I like to get my hands dirty and see how the thing actually works so I'll try and get hold of the tools.
If I wanted to keep my BB which cranksets could I go for??0 -
The Spiderman wrote:My LBS charged £15 to face,and install my HT2 XT chainset.Similar to the cost of acquiring the tools.............
If you can find a facing tool for £15, please post a link...
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Underscore wrote:The Spiderman wrote:My LBS charged £15 to face,and install my HT2 XT chainset.Similar to the cost of acquiring the tools.............
If you can find a facing tool for £15, please post a link...
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Indeed, i would love one of those for 15 smackers to.0 -
well it will cost a bit extra than an lbs fitting charge when you include the cost of a torque wrench and a bit set for tightening up the crank arm pinch bolts, but that would be a good tool to get for doing other bolts on your bike properly in the future. something like this is'nt too expensive,
torque wrench 2-24 Nm
http://www.toolshopdirect.co.uk/item.php/sn/STW1012 - £30
bit set
http://www.toolshopdirect.co.uk/item.php/sn/AK219 - £160
