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MTB cranks and chainrings
Mountain bike cranks and chainrings come in a variety of specifications to suit different riding styles and preferences. Here are some common parameters to consider:
- Compatibility: Make sure the cranks are compatible with the bike's bottom bracket and frame.
- Gear type: Cranksets come in different chainring configurations, such as single, double, or triple gears that have different numbers of teeth.
- Material: Cranks can be made of different materials, for example aluminium, carbon fibre or even titanium.
- Crank length: Crank length is another important factor to consider when choosing a crankset.
- Q Factor: The Q factor is the horizontal distance between the pedal attachment points on the cranks.
How to choose MTB cranks with the right chainring?
When choosing a MTB crankset with a chainring, consider your riding style, terrain preferences and gear ratio requirements.
- Dual chainring:
- Advantages:
- Versatile range of gears: Dual chainrings provide a wider range of gears compared to single chainrings, making them suitable for different terrains and riding styles.
- Smoother shifting: Thanks to two chainrings, dual chainrings offer smoother and more precise shifting between gears, making it easier for riders to find the cadence they want.
- Disadvantages:
- Increased weight: Compared to single chainrings, double chainrings are generally heavier because they include an additional chain ring.
- Potential chain falls: With dual chainrings there is a slightly higher risk of chain falls, especially when riding in difficult or technical terrain.
- More complex maintenance: Dual chainrings require more maintenance and adjustment compared to single chainrings.
- Advantages:
- Triple chainring:
- Advantages:
- Wide range of gears: Triple chainrings offer the widest range of gears of all three types, making them suitable for riders who frequently encounter steep climbs or need a wide range of gear options.
- Disadvantages:
- Increased weight: Triple chainrings are typically the heaviest of the three types because they contain three chainrings.
- Complex shifting: Shifting between three chainrings can be more difficult and less precise compared to a double or a single chainring, requiring more attention and adjustment.
- Potential chain drops: Triple chainrings are more likely to drop a chain than double chainrings or single chainrings, especially when shifting under load or when riding on rough terrain.
- Less popular: Triple chainrings have become less common in recent years as many riders opt for simpler and lighter cranksets.
- Advantages:
- Single chainrings:
- Advantages:
- Simplicity: Single chainrings offer a simplified drive with a single chainring, reducing complexity and potential for failure.
- Weight savings: Due to the absence of additional sprockets, single chainrings are generally lighter than double or triple chainrings.
- Better ground clearance: With only one chainring, single chainrings provide greater ground clearance, reducing the risk of hitting rocks, roots or other obstacles.
- Reduced incidence of chain drop: Single chainrings often feature narrow and wide tooth profiles, which improves chain grip and reduces the likelihood of chain drop.
- Easier maintenance: Thanks to fewer components used, cranks with single speed require less maintenance and adjustment.
- Disadvantages:
- Limited gear range: Single chainrings usually offer a narrower range of gears compared to two and three gears. This can limit the possibilities for fast flat rides or steep climbs.
- Larger differences in the gear ratio between gears: With fewer sprockets in the chainring, shifting between gears can result in larger jumps in the gear ratio, which can affect cadence and pedalling efficiency.
- Fewer gearing options: Single chainring cranks provide fewer gearing options, making it more difficult to fine-tune gear ratios for specific driving conditions.
- Advantages:
Consider riding style, terrain, and drivetrain preferences when choosing mountain bike cranks and chainrings. Make sure the cranks are compatible with your bike's bottom bracket and frame specifications.
In MTBIKER shop, you will find quality cranks with gears from Shimano, SRAM, FSA and other leading manufacturers.
Clearance -14% Shimano FC-MT610-B2 Boost crankset, 175 mm, 36/26T, 2x12
36.99 €
-14%
RRP 42.99 €
savings Shimano Altus FC-MT210 crankset, 175 mm, 44/32/22T, 3x9, two-piece, with cover, without bearing
27.99 €
savings
RRP 48.99 €
savings Shimano FC-TY501 crankset, 170 mm, 3x8, 42/34/24T, square
17.09 €
savings
RRP 31.99 €
savings Shimano Tourney FC-TY501 crankset, 170 mm, 3x8, 48/38/28T, square
18.39 €
savings
RRP 31.99 €
-33% Shimano Deore XT FC-M8100 crankset, 175 mm, 1x12, HTII, without chainring
94.99 €
-33%
RRP 165 €
-13% Shimano Altus FC-M311 cranks, 170 mm, 3x8, 42/32/22T, square
25.99 €
-13%
RRP 40.99 €
savings Shimano Altus FC-MT210 crankset, 175 mm, 40/30/22T, 3x9, two-part, with cover, without bearing
27.99 €
savings
RRP 48.99 €
savings Shimano Deore FC-M4100 crankset, 175 mm, 2x10, 36/26T, 2-piece, w/o BB
50.99 €
savings
RRP 75.99 €
-28% Extend MTB Alloy cranks, 170 mm, 42/34/24T, 3x8, OEM
11.69 €
-28%
RRP 16.29 €
-7% Extend EC39-BAFANG MAX cranks, 170 mm, 1x10, without chainring, OEM
26.99 €
-7%
RRP 28.99 €
-15% FORCE C 8.5 crankset, 170 mm, 3x8, 48/38/28T, square, with cover
17.79 €
-15%
RRP 20.99 €
savings Shimano FC-TY501 crankset, 170 mm, 3x8, 48/38/28T, square, silver
19.99 €
savings
RRP 31.99 €
savings Shimano Altus FC-MT101 crankset, 175 mm, 2x9, 36/22T, square
20.99 €
savings
RRP 35.99 €
Clearance -14% Shimano FC-MT610-B cranks, 175 mm, 36/26T, 2x12
36.99 €
-14%
RRP 42.99 €
-22% SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission Quark crankset with power meter, 170 mm, 32T, 1x12
407 €
-22%
RRP 519 €
-25% Extend MTB crankset, 175 mm, 36/22T, 2x9, with cover
from 12.19 €
-25%
RRP 16.29 €
savings Shimano Acera FC-M371 cranks, 175 mm, 3x9, 48/36/26T, square
37.99 €
savings
RRP 55.99 €
-8% Shimano Acera FC-M361 crankset, 3x8, 42/32/22T, square, with case, black
44.99 €
-8%
RRP 52.99 €
savings SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB cranks for Quarq DZero powermeter, 1x12, grey
319 €
savings
RRP 487 €
-8% Shimano Altus MT101-2 cranks, 175 mm, 36/22T, 2x9, square (OEM)
23.99 €
-8%
RRP 25.99 €
-20% SRAM X01 Eagle DUB Superboost+ Carbon crankset, 1x12, 32T, Lunar/Oxy Red
from 404 €
-20%
RRP 539 €