New Raceface Atlas 83mm FR Crankset
Friday, March 28th, 2008
The NEW Atlas FR crank joins the 2008 line up and mixes high strength with a low lightweight package to help meet the demands of riders. Three BB shell options means compatibility with your DH, FR or All mountain bikes will not be an issue. Read a few more details inside that Raceface passed along on their new cranks.
Designed for long travel bikes, the ATLAS FR is a limited edition product, engineered for riders that want a lightweight, FR/DH specific crank. Sharing many design & style features from our original ATLAS AM crank, the ATLAS FR crank is designed specifically for FR/DH, Super D and Enduro DH racing. The Atlas FR cranks is available in arms lengths from 165mm to 175mm and three BB axle lengths to fit your AM, FR or DH rig.
- A true FR/DH race crank - light enough for fast pedaling & strong enough for descents.
- CNC machined in our British Columbia, Canada manufacturing facility.
- Manufactured from OPTIM-AL, over 20% stronger compared to the commonly used 7050 alloy.
- Un-matched strength to weight ratio compared to other manufacturer’s FR/DH cranks.
- Thick walled, heat treated CroMo spindle.
- Bearings feature our new custom triple wiper seal to better retain grease & keep contaminants out.
- Bearings are factory filled with Phil Wood waterproof grease - tested & proven to extend bearing life.
- 6mm of chainline adjustment - helpful for chainguide compatibility.
- Removable granny ring spider for improved chainguide clearance.
- ARM LENGTH: 165, 170, 175mm
- COLOUR: Bad Ass Black or Blue Steel
- Claimed weight: 1085g (175mm with double ring bash & BB)
- BB options: 68/73mm, 83mm & 100mm BB shell options
- RING Configurations: Arms only (83mm & 100mm BB’s), 22T,32T,BASH and 24T,36T,BASH
You can see a few more 2008 Raceface products in this (pdf)
Previous Coverage
March 28th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
165mm…?
83mm BB…?
NICE!!! Finally a lighweight outboard crankset for DH race bikes with low BB’s!!!!
Any ideas on when the distributors will start carrying these?
March 28th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
165mm - Check
83mm - Check
Date … still checking up on that one.
March 29th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Awesome, at 1085g its just below the saint and a great option for people that want more strength than a xt or hone.
March 29th, 2008 at 3:41 am
Any chance you know the MSRP?
March 29th, 2008 at 4:33 am
woo! finally something 83mm and light, and hopefully less than middleburns to fit my bike rack!
March 29th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Look really nice.
Does anybody have an idea of single chainring setup weight.(minus bashy etc)
March 29th, 2008 at 9:34 am
They won’t be less than Middleburns, I can guarantee you that.
Price’s will be similar to the regular Atlas offerings.
We’ll get a weight breakdown / more info soon on them and a lil feature once they arrive. By the claimed numbers they gave it should be right around 780-800g for the crankarms.
March 29th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
but the fsa gravity lite will be lighter, right?
March 30th, 2008 at 3:11 am
sorry, i meant cost wise. not very clear when i re-read it!
March 30th, 2008 at 4:37 am
The claimed weight 780-800 grams would have to be including bottem bracket. Correct ?
Because the bashy and chainrings alone would be around 200 odd grams.
March 30th, 2008 at 11:09 am
1085g claimed weight on the doulbe w/bash setup
*(rough estimate)
- 22/32 rings (-79g)
-34t bash (-139g)
-granny ring spacer (-9g)
- chainring bolts (-26g)
- RF bb (-113g)
means about 718g for the 175mm arms alone.
Add a lightweight bb (80g) and you’re right around 800g for a 165mm setup. We’ll get the real numbers soon but this is just an educated guess.
March 30th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
The FSA Gravity Lights are still lighter at 794g single ring and 1011g dual w/ bash and bb.
March 30th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
The FSA Gravity Lights have cut the weight in the wrong places. The cranks arms themselves aren’t much lighter than the 07 Gravity arms. The weight shaving is primarily the bb. The FSA bb cups have a shallower insertion and a single cartridge bearing per side. Stiff cranks with a weak bb you do the math. They won’t last a summer of riding you could race em and replace em buy why? If I can get the Atlas cranks with the redesigned Raceface bb at a weight gain of only 6g then the choice is a no brainer. Just my two bits.
March 30th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Mike, the gravity light weights you have provided are for the 165mm length crankset. Race faace provided the weight of the 175mm length crankset as stated above.
Claimed weight: 1085g (175mm with double ring bash & BB)
I have already got some lined up, just waiting for the write up by S.L
April 11th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
MSRP is $345 (double 24/36 83mm setup)
April 14th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
hi,
i know this isnt appropriate place to ask that but anyways
Are there any chances you guys could write a review of Race Face Rally Impact Armour?
Thanks.
April 21st, 2008 at 6:56 am
Sweet crank. Does any one no how much these will retail for in£’s or will they not be sold in England?