Does anyone know if InterPol has apprehended the RaceFace people who came up with that 2mm soft plastic bolt?
RaceFace Cinch
Id like the designer of the ring that holds the chainring onto the crank outed as well.
Strange thing is, they used to make an aluminum preload collar, but changed to that crappy nylon one for some reason. I always buy a few extra when I am ordering stuff, cuz they seem to crack if you look at them wrong. At least they are cheap.
Posted by: Ddean
Id like the designer of the ring that holds the chainring onto the crank outed as well.
The one that you use an old splined BB cup tool to tighten? They do tend to come loose every once in awhile. A dab of blue loctite on the (cleaned) threads and it stays put much better.
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Strange thing is, they used to make an aluminum preload collar, but changed to that crappy nylon one for some reason. I always buy a few extra when I am ordering stuff, cuz they seem to crack if you look at them wrong. At least they are cheap.
For the low, low price of $29 USD, Cane Creek will sell you an aluminum preload collar that fits Cinch cranks: http://www.canecreek.com/product/crank-preloader/
Posted by: rnayel
Posted by: shoreboy
Strange thing is, they used to make an aluminum preload collar, but changed to that crappy nylon one for some reason. I always buy a few extra when I am ordering stuff, cuz they seem to crack if you look at them wrong. At least they are cheap.
For the low, low price of $29 USD, Cane Creek will sell you an aluminum preload collar that fits Cinch cranks: http://www.canecreek.com/product/crank-preloader/
I knew I had seen another aluminum one out there. Thanks for that. So you can buy 10 of the crappy plastic ones, or this one from Cane Creek. Seems you have to bond a gold ring to your spindle first to use the CC one though.
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I have a similar one on my road bike’s rotor cranks. Not sure if the adjuster fits or is available aftermarket
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Posted by: shoreboy
Strange thing is, they used to make an aluminum preload collar, but changed to that crappy nylon one for some reason. I always buy a few extra when I am ordering stuff, cuz they seem to crack if you look at them wrong. At least they are cheap.
For the low, low price of $29 USD, Cane Creek will sell you an aluminum preload collar that fits Cinch cranks: http://www.canecreek.com/product/crank-preloader/
I knew I had seen another aluminum one out there. Thanks for that. So you can buy 10 of the crappy plastic ones, or this one from Cane Creek. Seems you have to bond a gold ring to your spindle first to use the CC one though.
Seems the gold thread ring is for SRAM setups only. The Race Face one does not require its use: http://www.canecreek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Cane-Creek-PreLoad_03_22_18-FINAL.pdf
Unless I'm misreading.
Are there advantages to RaceFace cranks vs Shimano aside from that they’re cooler looking?
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Posted by: shoreboy
Strange thing is, they used to make an aluminum preload collar, but changed to that crappy nylon one for some reason. I always buy a few extra when I am ordering stuff, cuz they seem to crack if you look at them wrong. At least they are cheap.
For the low, low price of $29 USD, Cane Creek will sell you an aluminum preload collar that fits Cinch cranks: http://www.canecreek.com/product/crank-preloader/
I knew I had seen another aluminum one out there. Thanks for that. So you can buy 10 of the crappy plastic ones, or this one from Cane Creek. Seems you have to bond a gold ring to your spindle first to use the CC one though.
Seems the gold thread ring is for SRAM setups only. The Race Face one does not require its use: http://www.canecreek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Cane-Creek-PreLoad_03_22_18-FINAL.pdf
Unless I'm misreading.
Oh yes good find. They make it look as if that spacer ring isnt threaded. If it is, then I would agree that the gold thread ring shouldnt be needed.
Posted by: tashi
Are there advantages to RaceFace cranks vs Shimano aside from that they’re cooler looking?
If you compare Next G4 RF cranks to say, XTR, you are looking at about 100g in weight in favor of RF. 30mm vs 24mm spindle (which can be debated as to which is better). Perhaps more choice of aftermarket rings with the RF cranks as almost everyone seems to make cinch interface rings.
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Posted by: tashi
Are there advantages to RaceFace cranks vs Shimano aside from that they’re cooler looking?
Teh carbonzzzzzzz!
Posted by: shoreboy
Posted by: tashi
Are there advantages to RaceFace cranks vs Shimano aside from that they’re cooler looking?
If you compare Next G4 RF cranks to say, XTR, you are looking at about 100g in weight in favor of RF. 30mm vs 24mm spindle (which can be debated as to which is better). Perhaps more choice of aftermarket rings with the RF cranks as almost everyone seems to make cinch interface rings.
I have XTR on my Intense Spider and have SixC on my Specialized Enduro, honestly, can't tell the difference. Both have been problem and worry free. To go 1x on my XTR with the chain line that I wanted, I did have to get a ring by NS Billet, but that's not a huge issue.
I love that cinch cranks (in 1x11) don't have a spider. You can use your cinch chainring like a bash and the thing never bends. And who cares if it does. The spider on cranks was always the weak spot.
As for the nylon ring, it probably has something to do with the fact that it is just a tensioner and doesn't have to be too tight and as well, they won't seize so you can always get them off without ruining your cranks. I've been running the same set of turbines with the same nylon ring for 4 seasons - shit, did I just jinx myself?
What are you guys doing to damage those rings? Tighten by hand and do up the screw lightly until the ring gap is just closed and no more. Bet you guys have hands the size of my feet.
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