Skip to main content

E thirteen TRS+ crankset


THE TRS+ CRANKS are instantly recognisable, with their very broad and flat arms and gold hardware. They’re super-stiff, strong and light, but the unique bottom bracket design is a plus and a minus.

The spider is interchangeable and a direct-mount single-ring version is available for 385$. Unique low-profile bearings mean the alloy BB30 axle can fit into conventional sized frames too. From experience, the roundedtriangle P3 Connect interface needs careful watching and frequent retightening over the first few rides to get a reliable long-term connection though. Once secure, the cranks are seriously stiff for their weight, and bearing life is OK too.

The arms cost 340$, the BB is an extra 67$ and the Guidering M narrow-wide ring is 70$.

Chainring 32t
Weight 651g
Options BB30 only (but fits 24mm), 68-73mm only, 1x/2x/arms-only

PRICE 410$ (not inc BB)




Labels

Popular posts from this blog

ENVE M50 29" Wheels

Utah based company ENVE have been making drool-worthy carbon components for some years now. Despite the fact that carbon rims are becoming more and more common on mountain bikes these days, you can guarantee that ENVE wheels will be a talking point when someone is eyeing off a steed. Instantly, the big bold logos on each rim scream "fast", "light" and to some extent, "expensive" The kids call this 'bling'.

READ MORE >>

GT Zaskar Evolution

While some bike models last just a couple of years, others change with the times to stay at the top of riders’ wishlists. In the second part of this series looking at the evolution of bikes that enjoy enduring popularity with UK riders, we turn to the GT Zaskar – a bike that was at the forefront of our sport for a long time and still has plenty of appeal today.

READ MORE >>

iXS Asper BC shorts

THEY AREN’T CHEAP, but these well made and feature packed shorts are the epitome of classic mountainbike-specific functionality, and on the bike they don’t disappoint.

READ MORE >>

CANYON SPECTRAL AL 9.0 EX

CANYON’S COLOUR-COORDINATED Spectral AL 9.0 looks like a bike that means business. With a wishlist of components, it’s hard not to question the fantastic price of this stunning new bike from Germany.

READ MORE >>

COMMENCAL EL CAMINO 3

Commencal are going from strength to strength at the moment and they’ve taken their tough trail hardtail bang up to date with 650b wheels. With its skinny rims, crankset and fork, the El Camino certainly isn’t perfect and it’s the least hardcore bike here. The handling, smoothness, speed and all-round agility of the basic bike still make it a real blast for technical trail riding though, and it’s a great base for upgrading over time.

READ MORE >>