I built my 2020 V3 Wreckoning up initially using my old X1 148 Boost crankset using a 0-offset ring as an initial bodge to get the bike rolling with crap I had lying around. It worked, but was a little noisy and the chain was really close to the swing arm along with some heel rub. Next I got legit and went with some Truvativ Descendent Super Boost cranks. These had a much better chainline, however SRAM's use of huge outboard spacers to get the correct set up always seemed iffy. My suspicions were confirmed when I'd have to pull the whole thing apart to re-grease and retighten it to keep it from creaking. I finally said eff-it and shelled out for a Raceface Atlas crankset, a Chris King bottom bracket and a Cane Creek compression ring. Since then, it has remained trouble free. As for other issues (shifting, heel rub, etc.) I have not really had any problems. I certainly would have been fine sticking with any of the "standards" of the last ten years, however if Super Boost allows manufacturers to do things to improve frame design for strength, tire clearance, chainstay length or whatever so be it.
Jan. 10, 2022, 6:08 a.m. - Raymond Epstein
I built my 2020 V3 Wreckoning up initially using my old X1 148 Boost crankset using a 0-offset ring as an initial bodge to get the bike rolling with crap I had lying around. It worked, but was a little noisy and the chain was really close to the swing arm along with some heel rub. Next I got legit and went with some Truvativ Descendent Super Boost cranks. These had a much better chainline, however SRAM's use of huge outboard spacers to get the correct set up always seemed iffy. My suspicions were confirmed when I'd have to pull the whole thing apart to re-grease and retighten it to keep it from creaking. I finally said eff-it and shelled out for a Raceface Atlas crankset, a Chris King bottom bracket and a Cane Creek compression ring. Since then, it has remained trouble free. As for other issues (shifting, heel rub, etc.) I have not really had any problems. I certainly would have been fine sticking with any of the "standards" of the last ten years, however if Super Boost allows manufacturers to do things to improve frame design for strength, tire clearance, chainstay length or whatever so be it.