what new chainset? poss evolve xc or XT, ANY ADVICE

spondonchris

Looking to replace the chainset on my scott ransom. it has an FSA moto megaexo on at present which has been average. I am looking to upgrade and lighten but within a reasonable cost which is why I am looking at Raceface evolve xc at around £160 and shimano XT also around £160 as all the shimano prices seem to have gone through the roof. Do mainly "rough" xc i.e not proper downhill but always look for the most difficult trails.
any advice would be great or alternatives, many thanks

Dirtydog11

Shimano SLX.

They're only about 50 grams heavier than XT and 50.00 squid cheaper and much stiffer than the Evolve XC.

Shimano prices (along with many others) have rocketed recenlty. To give you an example I bought my XT 770 chainset before Xmas for £89.00 the same chainset is now £148.00.

If I were looking for a chainset at the moment I really don' t think I could justify 148.00 on the XT.

On a price performance basis I would have to go for the SLX.

Plus spares are readily available.

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robmanic1

SLX +1

Steve_b77

SLX are very good I have one on my Pitch, but I also have a Race Face Evolve XC on my Handjob and I do like that alot.

spondonchris

had discounted slx as I didn't think they would be any good, sounds like I could have been wrong. Will have a look at them also. thanks for advice so far, any more would be appreciated

robmanic1

They look pretty sweet too (see sig).