e.thirteen was showing off three revised versions of their gravity oriented cranksets. LG1, LG1+, and LG1R. Check inside for details on the lineup.
Video overview:
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New lower price point crankset option for e.thirteen.
LG1
6066-T6 arms
7050 Spindle
104BCD
165, 170mm
68-73 and 83mm, oversized angular contact bearings
pedal inserts
915g claimed (crank + bb)
Next up is the LG1+. Quite similar to their 2011 DH cranks but feature revised with a 7050 aluminum spindle.
LG1+
7050 arms
7050 Spindle
104BCD
165, 170, 175mm
68-73 and 83mm, oversized angular contact bearings
pedal inserts
820g claimed (crank + bb)
e.thirteen worked with athletes like Fabien Barel in 2011 and have refined a new model with their feedback. Designed to still be stiff and reliable but be a bit lighter and more refined throughout. As you can see it is machined a bit more and slimmer in profile.
LG1R (Race)
7050 arms
7050 Spindle
104BCD
165, 170, 175mm
68-73 and 83mm , oversized angular contact bearings
pedal inserts
760g claimed (crank + bb)
The e.thriteen cranks utilize a polygon interface to secure their cranks. Check out our feature on the DH cranks from last year to learn more.
Pricing:
LG1 single-double crankset * includes install tool * no chainring, no BB black $199.95 October
LG1+ single-double crankset * includes install tool * no chainring, no BB black $274.95 November
LG1r single-double crankset * includes install tool * no chainring, no BB black $329.95 November
Bottom Bracket Options:
BB*89.5 / BB*92 adapters & bearings * adapts all cranksets by The Hive $49.95 November
BB*89.5 / BB*92 TiNi bearings * adapts all cranksets by The Hive $69.95 November
DH BSA Threaded Bottom Bracket * Custom Angular Contact Bearings * DH cranks only * $49.95 November
DH BSA Threaded TiNi Bottom Bracket * Custom Angular Contact Bearings * DH cranks only * $69.95 November
PF30 adapters & bearings * adapts the TRC / SSK / ADK crankset to a PF30 frame * $49.95 Now
Be sure to visit our 2011 Interbike category for more Interbike coverage.