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MTB crankset protection – compatible with Race Face, SRAM, and Shimano

Protect your MTB crankset from impacts, stone chips, and premature wear with these durable crank guards designed for the crankarms of top brands. An essential accessory to preserve your bike drivetrain during technical rides, whether in enduro, trail, or all-mountain conditions.

Why install an MTB crankset protection ?

On rough trails, the crankset is one of the most exposed parts: rock strikes, lateral impacts, abrasions, repeated hits on the crankarms… These high-strength composite guards act as a shield, extending the lifespan of your drivetrain components and keeping your crankarms looking like new.

Compatibility and available models

Each model is molded to fit the crank perfectly, without interfering with rotation, the chainring, or pedaling efficiency.

Race Face

Turbine cinch / turbine

Strong and lightweight protection for CNC-machined crankarms.
Highlights:

• Precise wrap-around fit

• Excellent grip on aluminum crankarms

• Ideal for aggressive riding

Atlas

Designed for enduro and freeride.
Highlights:

• Abrasion-resistant reinforced material

• Wide coverage to withstand heavy impacts

• Suitable for thicker cranksets

Evolve

Versatile protection for regular riders.
Highlights:

• Balanced weight and durability

• Optimized fit for Evolve crankarms

Ride

Economical option for versatile bikes.
Highlights:

• Flexible yet durable material

• Quick installation

• Everyday protection

SRAM

X1 (aluminum)

Perfect for rigid aluminum cranksets.
Highlights:

• Excellent scratch resistance

• Reinforced edge protection

• Compatible with X1 machined aluminum crankarms

X9 / X7 / X5

Reliable protection for SRAM’s mid-range cranks.
Highlights:

• Excellent shock absorption

• Secure hold even in muddy conditions

• Fits more angular crankarm shapes

S1400 / S1000 / S800

Designed for mid-range road/MTB cranksets.
Highlights:

• Precise fit without movement

• Durable material against repeated hits

• Effective protection for long rides

Shimano

XT

Reference protection for high-end drivetrains.
Highlights:

• Rigid guard for forged crankarms

• Excellent hold

• Maintains the XT crankset aesthetics

SLX

Strong solution for regular riders.
Highlights:

• Increased lateral impact resistance

• No modifications needed

• Perfect for trail and all-mountain

Deore

Suitable for versatile 1x, 2x, or 3x drivetrains.
Highlights:

• Long-lasting protection for intensive use

• Easy installation

• Great value for money

Technical specifications

• Material: reinforced TPU or composite (depending on model)

• Mounting: direct fit on crankarm ends

• Weight: 12–20 g depending on brand

• Compatibility: aluminum or forged crankarms depending on reference

• Function: protects against impacts, stones, abrasion, scratches, drivetrain wear

• No interference with pedaling, chainrings, Q-factor, or chainline

Summary

MTB crankset protection is an essential accessory to extend the life of your bike drivetrain. Whether you ride a Race Face Turbine, SRAM X9, or Shimano XT, each model ensures:

✔ Increased impact resistance
✔ Crankarm protection over many rides
✔ Quick and easy installation
✔ Secure hold on rough trails

Perfect for riding with confidence on singletracks, rocky trails, and technical terrain.