Set up a set of Canfiled 155s on my Trance X and couldn't be happier with the results. Soon to do the same to my hardtail and my cross bike. The extra clearance is noticeable and the resultant spin to win formula is just silly easy. Combined with an oval ring I was blown away about how efficient the set up felt. Granted, I do need to get a longer dropper on now, so it does bring more outta the wallet but it isn't a necessary upgrade as yet.
But regarding billet machined cranks in general, I have a wait and see attitude. The harsh memories of Kooka and Double Barrel cranks still linger after all these years, as do the hubshell failures of a few notable hub manufacturers in modern times. There's nothing like tying up your leg with a bandana to walk the 5mi back to the car to then go get stitched up, or grabbing your bike to go ride only to notice the spoke tension is gone because the hubshell split. To say I'm gunshy is an understatement.
Jan. 20, 2023, 8:38 a.m. - JT
Set up a set of Canfiled 155s on my Trance X and couldn't be happier with the results. Soon to do the same to my hardtail and my cross bike. The extra clearance is noticeable and the resultant spin to win formula is just silly easy. Combined with an oval ring I was blown away about how efficient the set up felt. Granted, I do need to get a longer dropper on now, so it does bring more outta the wallet but it isn't a necessary upgrade as yet. But regarding billet machined cranks in general, I have a wait and see attitude. The harsh memories of Kooka and Double Barrel cranks still linger after all these years, as do the hubshell failures of a few notable hub manufacturers in modern times. There's nothing like tying up your leg with a bandana to walk the 5mi back to the car to then go get stitched up, or grabbing your bike to go ride only to notice the spoke tension is gone because the hubshell split. To say I'm gunshy is an understatement.