Customer Reviews
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A GuestPurchased for a complete driveline replacement on my Trek 520. The stock 26/36/48t crankset was so tall that I only used the top ring for steep downhills. I spent so much time on the middle ring that the teeth were sharkfinned.
The 22/32/44t is perfect (for me) and the low end of the range coupled with a 11-34t cassette allows me to climb ridiculous grades, even when the bike is loaded with gear.
Offset spacers required a bit of experimentation to get the top ring lined up with the chain line without fiddling with front derailleur.
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A GuestOptions for 9spd drivetrains seem scarce. This seems like the best option out there without spending an unjustified amount. The included bottom bracket means there's no guess work about crank/bb comparability.
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wildergeekPurchased to replace the stock Shimano Trekking M543 26/36/48t crankset on a 2010 Trek 520. I always felt the gearing was a bit tall on the 520 and I rarely rode on the outer ring unless going downhill or had a stiff tailwind (never happens).
I mostly commute and take occasional long tours. Speed is not important to me. It's a touring bike, not a racing bike. The 22/32/44t rings on this crankset, combined with an 11-32t cassette, turned out to be perfect for pulling long hills or when riding with a large wind profile. Gearing is a very personal choice though so your mileage may vary.
The supplied plastic axle spacers were a bit different than my original crankset so a it took a bit of experimentation to get the optimum chain-line setup.