Shimano SLX Chainset

Alister Gray

Can currently get my hands on a Triple Shimano Chainset for £100. I wasn't planning on upgrading my cranks until the spring, but this price seems excellent.

Anyone got any opinions on the SLX Chainset?

CraigXXL

Very good cranks, you'll not be disappointed.

angry_bird

I've got SLX cranks on both my bikes, very impressed with them, for the price they're excellent.

supersonic

I'd consider the Deore too - it is 80g heavier, but the rings tend to last longer, and for 44 quid is a bargain:

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/shim ... aid:367974

Pain Cave

All SLX kit that I have used is excellent for general trail use. £100 sounds is a good price considering how much kit prices have been increasing in the last year or two.

davewalsh

As SS said, I run an SLX and have been dissapointed by how long the middle ring has lasted. When it's totally buggered I'll be replacing it with a Deore ring.

The arms and BB on the other hand are very good and the brushed alu finish still looks good after 12 months.

Northwind

Aye, they're great. But I agree with the comments about deore rings, they last forever (and they shift well forever too, unlike most flashier rings that quickly lose their edge).

The Northern Monkey

Just bought an SLX crankset for the Canyon.

They're stiff, they're light and they're easy fit/remove.

Somehow managed to get some for £60 from CRC using a load of old vouchers!

monkey_man_1

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/shim ... aid:287671

even with the £5 postage its still £5 cheaper, plus if you join them on facebook you get another £10 off

or the 10 speed works out even cheaper!

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/shim ... aid:443876

Alister Gray

Thanks for the replies. I've just seen the RaceFace Deus XC Chainset which is only slightly more than the SLX. How does this compare to the SLX? Worth spending the extra 20 quid?