Race Face Era Cinch Crankset
Best premium upgrade for riders seeking ultimate durability and sleek aesthetics.
This is the carbon crankset for riders who treat their bikes like disposable assets but want gear that refuses to break. By reinforcing the pedal inserts and adding a steel wear plate, it sacrifices a bit of weight to gain the kind of rugged durability that finally makes carbon feel truly invincible.
$523.99
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Who it's for
- Aggressive riders who frequently wear down crank finishes with boots
- Performance-focused mountain bikers seeking maximum efficiency without sacrificing durability
- Hard-charging cyclists who want financial protection against accidental equipment failure
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious builders looking for the best value-to-performance ratio
- Home mechanics who prefer universal standards and common tool sets
- Riders prioritizing comfort and dampening over absolute power transfer
Performance breakdown
Structural Rigidity
Unmatched stiffness ensures every watt of power transfers directly to the trail.
Impact Durability
Stainless steel wear plates effectively shield carbon from rock strikes and debris.
Weight Efficiency
Impressively light for a crankset built to withstand aggressive all-mountain abuse.
System Versatility
The Cinch interface makes swapping chainrings and configurations incredibly straightforward.
Warranty Confidence
Crash coverage provides rare peace of mind for high-stakes mountain riding.
Installation Simplicity
Standardized spindle design simplifies setup, though bottom bracket compatibility requires careful checking.
Key Specs
Intended Use
Trail, All Mountain
Material
Carbon, Stainless Steel
Weight
475 grams
Spindle Diameter
30 mm
Crank Arm Length
160 mm
Q-Factor
176 mm
Chainline
52 mm
Drivetrain Speed Compatibility
10, 11, 12 Speed
Chainring Mount Type
CINCH Direct Mount
Number of Chainrings
1
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