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[Review] - 41 Thermal Crank
by Ectolo | 16 Sep 2005 10:45 am
41 Thermal Crank Review:
 This crank came with my complete diamond back, along with some other very good parts. I have been riding it for only about one month, but so far it has taking a considerable beating. In the learning stage of getting feebles down over the last month the left crank arms has been continiously hitting off rough concrete ledges and walls, with nothing more to show that a scratch or two, and when looking more closely at it, it seems to beonly the pain wearing away.
The ball bearings feel smooth, and it crank flips very well (or would do so if i had the ability to land them). Im a pretty hefty rider aswell, wieghing in at about 90 odd kilograms, or about 12stone and im pretty found of big drops, which the bearings have had no problem whatso ever withstanding.
The fact that the crank comes lhd ready is also a big plus factor for me, i grind on the rhs and so often hit my sprocket/ chain quite often. With my birthday approaching i plan to get a new 13tooth lhd odd. freewheel and remover a total of £23 delivered, instead of having to dish out £40 for a new arm like some other cranks out there.
People quite often say "the left arm comes lose too easily" this is slightly true but not to extent that others exagurate. When riding street the most i evr have to tighten it is once, maybe twice a day if im riding hard, an if you dont have allen keys out with you simply tightening it with you two thumbs will suffice for 2-3 hours, and for 5-10 secs tightening who is complaining?
The crank is also isnt too heavy at 2.8 pounds, i'm lead to believe the popular alternative the powerbite is heavier? And for someone who is already heavy and ot a bit of strength behind them, wieght isnt too big an issue (within reason).
Basically this crank has alot going for it, the life garauntee on the arms, the severe strength, the smoothness of the bearings and the overall general quality.
Due to the reasons above i would give this crank 9.9/10 (lost the 0.1 for those lazy people who cba to tighten an arm every so often...)
GET IT!
Costs: about $149 USD
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