Race Face Era Cinch Crankset
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Race Face Era Cinch Crankset

4.6

Best durable upgrade for serious mountain bikers seeking premium performance.

This is the carbon crankset for riders who treat their bikes like tools rather than trophies. By reinforcing high-stress areas with stainless steel, it finally solves the durability issues that plague lightweight carbon components. You sacrifice a bit of weight savings, but you gain the peace of mind that your drivetrain won't fail on technical descents.

$523.99

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Crank Arm Length Mm 165
Intended Use Mountain
Drivetrain Speed Compatibility 10-Speed, 11-Speed, 12-Speed
Bottom Bracket Interface Type
Number Of Chainrings 1
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Who it's for

  • Aggressive trail riders seeking carbon weight with aluminum-like toughness
  • Performance-focused racers demanding immediate power delivery and efficiency
  • Mountain bikers wanting long-term security for their premium components

Who should skip it

  • Budget-conscious builders looking for the best value-to-weight ratio
  • Home mechanics who prefer universal standards and simple maintenance
  • Riders with narrow frame shells concerned about bearing longevity

Performance breakdown

Structural Rigidity

Carbon layup delivers exceptional power transfer for aggressive, technical trail riding.

Excellent

Impact Durability

Reinforced stainless steel wear plate effectively shields against rock strikes.

Excellent

Weight Efficiency

Impressively light profile that doesn't sacrifice strength for weight savings.

Excellent

System Versatility

Cinch interface makes swapping rings and spiders incredibly straightforward.

Excellent

Insert Reliability

Patent-pending design eliminates the common headache of loose pedal inserts.

Excellent

Drivetrain Compatibility

Broad support for 10 through 12-speed setups ensures future-proof integration.

Excellent

Key Specs

Intended Discipline

Trail, All Mountain

Spindle Diameter

30mm

Bottom Bracket Included

No

Pedal Spindle

9/16"

Chainrings Included

No

Chainring Mount

CINCH Direct Mount

Chainline

52mm

Drive Type

1x

Speed Compatibility

10 Speed, 11 Speed, 12 Speed

Crankarm Material

Carbon + Stainless Steel Wear Plate

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