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Shimano XTR Trail M9020 crankset


SHIMANO’S FLAGSHIP TRAIL cranks are mechanically ultradurable and biomechanically versatile but heavier than the carbon competition.

The hollow arms and spider are forged in one piece for serious stiffness and increased strength over the slightly lighter bonded arms on the XTR M9000 XC cranks. The spider works with single, double or even triple chainrings but the asymmetric pattern is unique to Shimano. You’re not likely to replace them frequently though, because the titanium teeth in a carbon composite sandwich are showing no signs of wear after a full year of use. The multi-ring spider and big-ring clamping blocks on the outside edge make it 100g heavier than the lightest carbon competition though, and there’s no 30mm axle option.

WEIGHT: 565g
ARMS: 165, 170, 175, 180mm

Price 525$
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