Are Ixf cranks any good?
4.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs up, worth the money. The crankset arrived packaged well and fast delivery. The crankset looks and works great. I have put around 40 miles of trail riding on them with no problems.
How tight should crank arms be?
Registered. Most square taper crank arms should be 29 ft-lbs. That is pretty darn tight. As has been mentioned, if it came loose, the crank arm is likely damaged beyond repair already and needs to be replaced.
What is hollowtech crank?
The concept of HOLLOWTECH II technology is focused on producing a superior crankset which will maximize a rider’s power transfer. HOLLOWTECH technology is an ultra-lightweight hollow crankarm created by SHIMANO with the company’s own proprietary forging technology that also maintains rigidity.
What kind of crankarm is Shimano Hollowtech?
Naturally, SHIMANO strove for the optimum balance between the conflicting needs of stiffness while producing a lightweight crank. HOLLOWTECH technology is an ultra-lightweight hollow crankarm created by SHIMANO with the company’s own proprietary forging technology that also maintains rigidity.
What should I do after installing a Shimano crank?
For Shimano® cranks, make sure stop plate is engaged over pinch bolt threads after crank is installed. Splines are keyed, and left arm will only install 180 degrees opposite of right arm. Apply grease or anti-seize to threads of crank cap and gently thread into spindle. The crank cap pulls the arm toward the bearing.
How to remove left arm of Shimano Hollowtech II?
Pull left arm off spindle by hand. In some cases it may require light tapping with a soft mallet to remove arm if spindle-arm interface is dirty or sticky. For Shimano® Hollowtech® II, inspect for a “stop plate” inside the left arm slot.
How big is the crankset in Hollowtech 2?
After studying all these problems thoroughly, we made the decision to adopt the 24mm diameter axle and bearings, which have the optimum balance, for the HOLLOWTECH II crankset.
