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Chinese Carbon Road Bikes => Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components => Topic started by: Blueberry on October 11, 2026, 08:04:16 PM

Title: favorite non-carbon crank? (1x)
Post by: Blueberry on October 11, 2026, 08:04:16 PM

I'm looking for a solid, mid-weight crankset. Probably not carbon, it's for what I'll call a commuter-deluxe/all-road bike. Does anyone have one they like/recommend? I could just get GRX (bike will be 1x) but if there's a slightly lighter option that would be nice. I'm a weight weenie, building a bike for a friend who is not a weight weenie, and fighting with myself over how much to spend on parts and how much to value weight. This bike will mostly be used for commuting but also occasional recreational riding.

Title: Re: favorite non-carbon crank? (1x)
Post by: rovescio on October 11, 2026, 10:21:20 PM

I have 2 Senicx 2x cranksets for HT2, and a Meroca 1x for a square taper on my commuter. Neither are weight-weenie, just solid for the budget.

Title: Re: favorite non-carbon crank? (1x)
Post by: MarioCanario on October 12, 2026, 12:44:26 AM

I use Zrace unchained pro (very light) and Zrace rx2 with my 1x Sram setups. Done 4k and 1k on them respectivly. flawless so far.

Title: Re: favorite non-carbon crank? (1x)
Post by: Pistonbroke on October 12, 2026, 01:32:09 AM

New SRAM Rival if no carbon or second hand Force if budget is a consideration.

Title: Re: favorite non-carbon crank? (1x)
Post by: Livingmannequin on October 14, 2026, 03:21:11 PM

I also run the Zrace Unchained and am very happy with it so far after ~1k km!

Title: Re: favorite non-carbon crank? (1x)
Post by: biceryder on October 14, 2026, 04:14:01 PM

Stone makes a very nice alloy crank.  Seriously, the finest piece of machining I have come across regarding Chinese bike parts.