Author Topic: Hudud carbon cranks  (Read 24170 times)

ScottL

Hudud carbon cranks
« on: January 20, 2026, 03:20:18 PM »
Picked these up recently in 165mm with 110x4 spider. Initial impression is good with some minor fettling required.

-Listed at 309g +/-10. Scaled out at 318g.
-The spindle itself is pretty impressive. The bore between the 2 threaded ends is a bigger diameter for weight reduction instead of just being the same as the tap drill size.
-Spindle measures 23.98-23.99 on the bearing seats.
-The carbon finish on the arms and spider is nice. Satin with the weave showing and simple branding.
-Machining is decent. I increased the chamfer in the clamp bolt bore slightly in the arms. The radius under the bolt head was contacting the existing small chamfer.
-The spider to crank spline fit is a bit loose. I don't think it will cause issues in practice as it will always be torqued in one direction.
-The spider interferes with a set of Leese 50/34 rings. The mount face step and OD are different between the 2 components. I haven't tried my DA rings for fit yet, so can't say which component doesn't match Shimano. Either way its some minor filing to fix this.

Hope to have them fitted this week sometime. Bike is on the trainer for the winter and I'm a flyweight, so someone else will need to report back on how they stand up to watts, weight and the real world.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005010510316765.html
« Last Edit: January 21, 2026, 10:29:46 AM by ScottL »

ScottL

Re: Hudud carbon cranks
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2026, 10:27:19 AM »
Tried fitting the DA rings this morning. Unfortunately the spider diameter is wrong. DA diameter is 94mm with the spider being 95-96mm. I have messaged the seller about the issue and will update when I receive a reply.

ilja

Re: Hudud carbon cranks
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2026, 10:37:07 AM »
Thanks for sharing your experience. Was about the purchase these HUDUD cranks, but I guess I rather wait until they switch to spider that fits 110 BCD chain rings, or purchase something else. 😢

ScottL

Re: Hudud carbon cranks
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2026, 11:26:46 AM »
It's unfortunate, but after weeks of messaging with the seller the issue is still unresolved. Pictures and dimensions have been sent, with pictures from them confirming the diameter is wrong. The factory technician consulted, etc. The latest was a pic this morning of DA chainrings on the spider with the step covered when it should be visible, but the message stated that they fit. The kicker is that recent reviews on ali are mentioning fit issues, so this isn't an isolated defect.

ilja

Re: Hudud carbon cranks
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2026, 02:23:49 AM »
Couldn't you buy another spider, instead of waiting for the vendor to resolve the issue?

https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005009734476405.html
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005008622152706.html

ScottL

Re: Hudud carbon cranks
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2026, 03:19:43 PM »
I have a DA crank and rings, so no rush for me to spend more.

New product development has growing pains. I get it. That's why I posted the caution here and gave the vendor time to correct the problem. If they act on it I will promptly post an update with the corrective action they take. I'm losing confidence in this happening as its been 3 weeks....

 We need to push vendors to fix things or the issue just continues and more people get hosed. 


bremerradkurier

Re: Hudud carbon cranks
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2026, 11:17:40 AM »
The brand's last name is Dud-why resellers don't use Reddit abuse to pre-check brand names for Western markets is so puzzling.

ScottL

Re: Hudud carbon cranks
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2026, 09:01:01 AM »
I tried to work with the vendor, but their responses were just a series of delays.

 I'm approaching the end of my return window so it's going back due to the defective spider.

The crankset itself was just ok. The spindle length is right at the minimum, which was noted by another user in the ali reviews. I had no spacers and the adjustment ring was bottomed out when I test fit it in a Ultegra BB.




rcwsr

Re: Hudud carbon cranks
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2026, 03:05:02 PM »
Sorry to hear you're having trouble. I've just received my set of Hudud ultralights with xcadey pm. Not fitted to bike yet as I'm waiting on wheels and groupset. I did a test fit and the 24mm spindle was a super tight getting into the BB. Otherwise they look very nice.

Gianpy

Re: Hudud carbon cranks
« Reply #9 on: March 09, 2026, 04:03:12 PM »
Sorry to ask here but can you tell me what tool is needed to tighten the spider, can you help me understand? Thanks!


Gianpy

Re: Hudud carbon cranks
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2026, 03:28:30 PM »
Thanks, I hadn't realized that!

crazyravr

Re: Hudud carbon cranks
« Reply #12 on: March 13, 2026, 08:48:57 AM »
Sorry to hear you're having trouble. I've just received my set of Hudud ultralights with xcadey pm. Not fitted to bike yet as I'm waiting on wheels and groupset. I did a test fit and the 24mm spindle was a super tight getting into the BB. Otherwise they look very nice.

Thats not a bad thing.

rcwsr

Re: Hudud carbon cranks
« Reply #13 on: March 21, 2026, 02:17:00 AM »
Thats not a bad thing.

Yeah true just makes installation and maintenance a little difficult but now they’re fitted they they feel smooth. Still not ridden them yet!

ilja

Re: Hudud carbon cranks
« Reply #14 on: March 21, 2026, 03:58:19 AM »
Rode mine for a few hours on the trainer, but haven't taken it outside. Installation went smoothly, no problems so far.