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Left crank 170 mm square
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Carbon cranks boot Race Face grey
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The crankset on a dirt mountain bike is an essential part of the drivetrain that transfers the power generated by the rider to the wheels of the bike, thus influencing handling, responsiveness and overall performance when performing jumps, tricks and evolutions acrobatic skills on urban courses or dirt tracks. Here is a description of its function, its characteristics and the associated standards:
Function :
Power transfer:
The crankset transfers the force exerted by the rider on the pedals to the chainrings, which then drive the chain and move the bike forward. It plays a crucial role in propelling the bike and performing tricks, especially during the start-up and acceleration phases.
Features :
1. Single tray:
Dirt mountain bikes are often equipped with single chainring cranksets to simplify the transmission, reduce the weight of the bike and minimize the risk of chain snagging when performing jumps and tricks. A single chainring also provides better chain tension management.
2. Sturdy and lightweight deck:
The bottom bracket is usually made from aluminum or lightweight steel to reduce the weight of the bike while still providing sufficient resistance to the stresses encountered during landings and landings from jumps.
3. Tray size:
The chainrings of Dirt MTB cranksets are often smaller than those of bikes intended for other disciplines, which favors the responsiveness and maneuverability of the bike. Common chainring sizes generally range between 30 and 34 teeth, providing a good balance of speed and torque for jumps and tricks.
Standards:
1. Bottom bracket interface:
Dirt MTB cranksets typically use common bottom bracket interfaces such as the ISIS standard, Octalink standard, or Hollowtech II standard. It is important to choose a crankset that is compatible with the bottom bracket interface of the bicycle frame.
2. Channel Compatibility:
The crankset must be compatible with the chain used on the bicycle to ensure optimal operation of the transmission. It is important to choose a crankset suited to the width and type of chain used.
In summary, the crankset of a dirt mountain bike is a crucial component of the drivetrain that transfers power from the rider to the wheels of the bike. With features such as a single deck, a sturdy and lightweight deck and a suitable size, it offers optimal performance when practicing jumps, tricks and acrobatic evolutions on urban courses or dirt tracks.