BUDGET SRAM Cranks STYLO, Descendant, Truvativ - Review and Comparison with Eagle GX, NX, SX
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- SRAM budget cranksets, Stylo and Descendant - any good? SRAM, TRUVATIV, #Stylo DUB #Descendant vs SX / NX / GX Eagle #crankset. Differences, construction, weight and comparison, they're all covered here.
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STYLO 6K Eagle Boost Crankset 170mm, 32t - bit.ly/3nvHQrv
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SRAM Self-Extracting Crank Arm Bolt Steel kit - bit.ly/3hS8IhW
SRAM GX Eagle Boost Crankset - 175mm, 12-Speed, 32t, DM, DUB - bit.ly/2WZCasj
➜Bottom Brackets
SRAM DUB Bottom Bracket English Threaded 68-73mm - bit.ly/2TVmcga
SRAM DUB PressFit Bottom Bracket - BB89.5/BB92 - bit.ly/3cbkcvs
Truvativ/SRAM Team GXP English Threaded BB for 68/73mm - bit.ly/2ZmPwBt
Shimano XT BB-MT800 English Bottom Bracket - bit.ly/2qAi2Mx
➜Chainrings
SRAM Eagle Oval Chainrings - bit.ly/3d9vgsR
absoluteBLACK Oval DM for SRAM - 32t, Boost 3mm Offset - bit.ly/3rM150o
SRAM X-Sync 2 Eagle Steel Direct Mount Chainring 32T Boost 3mm Offset - bit.ly/3n4kCWt
absoluteBLACK Oval DM SRAM 3 bolt - 32t, 3mm Offset, for Shimano Hyperglide+ Chain - bit.ly/384xZBO
➜Eagle Derailleurs
SRAM Chain gap Guide-Eagle 50/52t, AXS and Mechanical - bit.ly/34LyDT8
SRAM GX Eagle Rear Derailleur - 12 Speed, Lunar Max 52T - bit.ly/2FWELOD
➜Eagle 12 Speed Cassettes
SRAM NX Eagle PG-1230 Cassette - 12 Speed, 11-50t - bit.ly/3aWQ1HN
SRAM GX Eagle 10-52t, 520% Range - 12 Speed, - bit.ly/362Zjj3
SRAM GX Eagle 10-50t Cassette, 12 Spd - bit.ly/2KlanJU
➜Eagle Shifters
SRAM GX Eagle Trigger Shifter - Rear, 12-Speed, Discrete Clamp, Lunar - bit.ly/305cKLG
WolfTooth Adaptor, Sram Shifter on Shimano I-Spec EV Brakes - bit.ly/3aHvztU
➜Eagle Chains
SRAM GX Eagle 12-Speed Chain 126 Links With Masterlink - bit.ly/2RTf8jZ
SRAM X01 Eagle Chains - bit.ly/3632arj
SRAM Eagle PowerLock Link for 12 Speed Chain silver - bit.ly/2RTvLvU
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Jagwire MTB Housing and Cable - bit.ly/32Xf7lu
Shimano MTB Stainless Derailleur Cable and Housing Set - bit.ly/37qcgkb
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Shimano SP41 Shift Cable Grease - bit.ly/2LKLk6A
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Park Tool RT-1 Headset & DUB pressfit removal - bit.ly/385Gz31
Park Tool BBT-79 Bottom Bracket tool DUB BSA, 12 notches - bit.ly/3hC8ZVm
Park Tool DAG-2.2 Derailleur Alignment Gauge - bit.ly/2N1MYOU
Park Tool FR-5.2 Cassette Tool - bit.ly/2HRxRqr
Park Tool CT-4.3 Master Chain Tool - bit.ly/2u9PGvf
Park Tool SR-12 Sprocket Remover Chain Whip - bit.ly/2QWLqcr
Stan's NoTubes Dart Tire Repair - bit.ly/2Lc6tWs
Topeak Nano Torqbar X Mini TORQUE Wrench - bit.ly/3nZ0sxN
Park Tool AWS-1 Y Hex Wrench: 4, 5, 6mm - bit.ly/2pwCaiA
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⌚Chapters
0:00 Intro
00:30 Truvativ vs SRAM
00:55 Unboxing the Stylo Cranks
01:39 Stylo details vs SX and NX
02:33 SRAM Boost vs non-Boost Cranks
03:10 SRAM 12s chainrings
03:53 DUB BB, Spindle
04:22 Stylo cranks weight
05:07 Descendant = Eagle GX?
05:31 Conclusion
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My bike came with Truvativ Stylo crank. It works just fine, no problems.
And thanks for the review, as usually just perfect!
Excellent observations! The way is to always look for the best cost benefit!
Thanks for the video. You just helped me with a choice of which crank to consider for a retro bike build I am in the process of doing. Until this video I hadn't considered looking at Truvativ cranks.
Used a a Descendant 170 mm crankset and Box 9 drivetrain to upgrade an ancient Santa Cruz Heckler drivetrain. Couldn't be happier. Solid as a rock
@@LoveMTB I like it a lot. Easy setup, work well, no issues. I live in Maryland and ride up and down, roots trails, gear range has been fine, never felt lacking and never missed a shift. I have the low end box 3
First of: like your videos. Great content. Very informativ.
And: Never used those cranks but had the same thoughts abut SRAM stylo and descendant Parts.
Again thanks for this video..and all the others. To update you on what crankset I chose,I picked up a complete SRAM NX/GX groupset (NX crank and cassette) GX for chain, shifter and rear derailleur. SO thanks for helping me take the plunge and go 1x12 on a 1994 Cannondale Super V 2000..The drivetrain is so much overkill for the bike, but I kind of just wanted to have a little fun. I am considering adding a similar setup to my 2004 Cannondale Jekyll and using the Advent 1x9 on it for another old Cannondale I have..
Thanks for the intel. I have Stylo cranks on my new XC bike and was looking for more information on them. Probably will swap them out for Descendants when I get the chance. The prices are so much cheaper than SRAM or Raceface. I appreciate it.
Great info! Thanks man ride safe always!
Awesome video as always, am using the descendant 7k crank :)
Sí, tengo unas bielas STYLO de carbono y van geniales. Sería una buena comparativa Stylo carbono y XX1. Excelente vídeo. Felicidades.
Anything excellent video, and good observation. They seem similar to their cousin NX and GX
MTB love, Thanks for this video. I just ordered a bike and to save money I got a base model. It had a mostly NX drivetrain except for the crank set which were these. I was disappointed that it was not at the very least NX. I feel much better now. Really appreciate your content.
Enjoy your bike! NX is ok
Thanks. Very useful information.
Just in time, was looking for an sram dub crankset :)
Very informative, thank you. Here’s what I’d like to do and please correct me if I’m wrong. I was in need of a new pair of cranks,( current setup 1x11 drivetrain, SRAM 11 speed cassette 11-42, GX 11 speed derailleur, GX 11 speed shifter, NX cranks, 28T SRAM chainring, GXP press fit BB), then watching your videos and having some issues lately, I decided to upgrade the whole drivetrain and this is what I’ve come up with and please bear with me.
I watched your review on SunRace 11-46T cassette which I think is great, so, I’ll keep the 11 speed GX derailleur, KMC 11 speed chain and changing current GXP pressfit BB with a DUB pressfit, SRAM Stylo cranks you’ve reviewed and made me mind, yet I’d like switching the 12 speed chainring they come with, with a 11 speed 6 mm offset one, either SRAM, Absolute black or a V2 chainring SRAM direct mount compatible.
I haven’t decided on which wheels set I should go for but I’m going to be watching some of your content and we’ll see.
Is this bonkers or it could actually work ?
Kind regards,
Florin Sirbu
Good to know. Thanks for the info
Always been a fan of truvativ products.
Great tip right here
The shape of these cranks are def identical to SRAM. It’s just made from different materials and the fit and finish are simpler and less fancy than say GX and up. I must say the GX cranks are one of the best looking on the market. The lunar blue and the laser etched eagle. Damn.
I had these on my hardtail for two years (about 3000km) and didn't notice any wear on the paint. So it seems to hold up ok.
Just so good!
Nice vid. Have them too. Haven’t seen the need to replace them; but as you suggest in the vid I swapped out to the Sram alloy chainring when it was time to replace.
@@LoveMTB hey there. It’s the Stylo; the rest of the groupset was full GX besides. But it’s been absolutely fine for me.
2 of my bikes have GX cranks 1 bike replaced with GX and treaded dub to upgrade NX powerspline other bike installed GX crank from NX crank since I wanted shorter cranks. 3rd newest bike came with sram X1 eagle cranks
Yes I use decedents. No issues!
Is there a difference in manufacturing? Forged/Casting? Thx for the review
Good channel.
For some relative perspective on the 70 gram weight difference between this steel chainring and an aluminum SRAM GX chainring, consider that a $0.05 US Nickel coin weighs 5 grams, so a stack of 14 US Nickel coins would weigh 70 grams.
As always a great video. You are always on the cutting edge of the know when it comes to Mtb parts. Iam sure these cranks would be fine, but I’m leery of SRAM drive trains esp shifters and derailleur.
@@LoveMTB i feel you can’t go wrong with Shimano components. I went Deore crankset for my new Prone build .
@@LoveMTB Yes true on the weight. Im still waiting for a few parts to come in. I have the drivetrain, but waiting on wheels, seat clamp, and handlebars. Take care
@@kevinborovsky3558 I was firmly in the Shimano camp, until I tried SRAM for a while. Not being able to shift with the index finger took some getting used to but now I always have that finger on the brake anyways. I actually prefer the lever positions on SRAM drivetrains now, though Shimano may be better for smaller hands.
Shifting performance is great on both. When it comes to maintenance I just love the SRAM Cage lock. It makes changing wheels so much easier.
@@sebastianjost yes I admit that I like the cage lock also, and wish Shimano would adopt something similar.
@@LoveMTB I'm trying to decide on a budget crank for Shimano M5100 11 speed drivetrain. Just curious why you prefer the 24mm spindle vs. the DUB?
I have the Stylo carbon crank....I guess its branded as XC, but I believe they're literally the same crankset as the Descendant just with different graphics. I prefer the more subtle Stylo graphics personally and it feels more on-par as XT branding...simple and clean. Coincidentally, I'm running the same AB oval 32t but went the other direction to the 6mm offset for my 142 rear.
As far as performance? I use to race singlespeed on the old Truvativ NOIR and owned XX1. With the DUB BB I do find these a decent bit stiffer and actually smoother than the past generations of carbon cranks that I have owned. This crankset is actually the first carbon crankset that I've had on my bike in probably 7 or 8 yrs. They kind of priced me out of the market until I got the Stylo on heavy discount.
So I've been looking for a crank for the new bike because I prefer 170s over 175s. A new XX1 dub SL crank is $800 CAD! 🤯😭 Looks like I should consider the Stylo.
What's the best budget 1 by crankset
Dub Descendant carbon on my bike with an AB oval. No complaints at all
@@LoveMTB Yeah no doubt. Sram didn't make the GX carbon crank at that time though, I think it was new for 21 ??
Awesome video! Can you do the same comparison with Shimano cranks?
@@LoveMTB THANKS
Can this be fitted on a 83mm bb shell with 157mm rear spacing?
Considering this crankset for Shimano M5100 drivetrain. Is the X-Sync2 chainring compatible with Shimano 11 speed chain?
Recently bought a bike that came with the carbon stylo crank but looking on their website 34T is the max chainring size however for the 6K version they lost 38T? I want to put a 38T on my carbon one - do you think this will be compatible? Cheers
Hi. Today, unfortunately, I damaged the thread in my crank (Shimano SLX). I'm looking for another crank quickly. In one store I found this crank (as well as the Sram NX version) at a low price (approximately US $75). Will the 49mm chainline version fit my Octane One Prone bike with an 11s cassette well? Which bottom bracket is better to choose - the one from SRAM, or maybe pay a few more dollars for the TOKEN bottom bracket?
Geht das auch mein Fahrrad einzubauen ich habe 6 Tretlager kaputt gekriegt die normalen und jetzt will ich auf das Umrüsten ❤️ wenn das passt
Ok I’m trying to buy sram crankset and I will be using my own oval chainring. So only difference in boost and non boost is the chainring it comes with. Spindle is same size?
@@LoveMTB nice I can get non boost cheaper and use my own chainring. Thanks
Hi I just recently bought crankset for Scott big jon 2016.
Any idea if there is a good SRAM crankset compatible with 197 casset or 100mm BB with appropriate spacers? the total length is 121 centimeters for the crankset.
@@LoveMTB ok,
My bike: Scott big jon 2016. I bought raceace crankset for it,
but i wonder if there is another substitute for it.
the BB lengh is 100mm but the total length with all spacers and arms is 121.
the hub lengh is 197, so I need a crankset that will fit it.
Im looking for 1x12 oe 1x11 crankset.
@@LoveMTB thats the thing from great manufacturers like sram / shimano race face I found only 1 raceface,
but wonder if there are other good replacements?
Curious question, do they move the pedal whole up and down in the same length arm or do they actually make the crank arms shorter? I have Deore 170mm cranks but find I'm getting a lot of pedal strikes on my bike and was debating going to 165mm cranks. Probably stick with Shimano though as I'm comfortable with their stuff.
I just recently blew out my gx crank in less than a year. I thought it was my bottom bracket at first however that wasn't the case. I'm pretty sure the movement in the crank broke my XD driver and siezed my xx1 cassette to the driver. Huge loss. I talked to my local bike shop and they told me the most bomb proof setup would be a chromoly Phil Wood square taper with a white industries crank and after almost 500 miles of horrible abuse I have to agree. I wish SRAM would make cranks like they did 10 years ago.😥
@@LoveMTB I don't believe that they would have due to the mileage. But I didn't try. However I'm glad to spend the money... Even though Phil Wood is really expensive the bearing replacements are not and the White Industries cranks look great. Not all bad news.
@@LoveMTB thanks. I'll try.
Did you guys know that STYLO is a cheaper option, to bring more riders to the mountain, but when you reverse the label, you can read girls? That's not the best decision from sram, they should have been more neutral but...
I have Stylo 7K which came with my bike. And I can not imagine any situation when I would think to change cranks.
I literally don't understand what can be wrong with it. Only if it's not strong enough. But I guess if you buy crankset for 100+ euro it's already durable enough.
And what I would not do for sure - is a change to a carbon crankset!
for some reason it always bothered me that sram branded their 12sp drivetrain as eagle, instead of just calling it 12sp like everyone one else.. super pretentious... it would be like a car company branding their 6 spd tranmission line as SOMETHING...
Plus if it's labeled "Eagle" then you know the parts are compatible. You can mix/match shifters, derailleurs, cassettes.
These cranks and SRAM DUMB are garbage. The right arm kinks too much compared to SLX.