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DMR Axe crankset


CONSIDERING THE HUGE amount of experience some of the other brands here have when it comes to making cranks, DMR have done an amazing job producing the set that consistently impressed us most.

There’s more shared between the Turn and DMR cranks than just their UK distributor. The broad arm profiles are similar, and the fixed-and-bolted attachment hardware between the arms and the stepped 30mm to 28mm axle are identical. The DMR cranks are shallower though, which means they don’t sting your feet as much across rock gardens. They’re still more than stiff enough for the biggest cornering G-pullers or pedal-bending sprinters though, and the 30g weight loss means a closer match to the SRAM and Shimano competition.

While the dimensions and oversize alloy axle are shared, DMR have flipped the attachment ends so that the driveside arm is now the removable one. That makes it much easier to change the direct-mount rings. The scalloped three-bolt attachment is compatible with all SRAM-style direct-mount rings and spiders too, making the separate arms (210$) and ring (60$) system even more versatile. The Praxis BBs that the Axes are compatible with are our benchmark for easy ‘any frame’ installation and smooth durability too, completing a triumphant surprise win debut for the renowned UK dirt jump and hardcore riding brand.

WEIGHT: 661g
ARMS: 165, 170, 175mm

Price 270$

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