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Shimano SLX Hollowtech II Reviews
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SLX Hollowtech II Cranksets feature hollow forged crank arms, durable pipe billet steel axles, and smooth shifting SG-X chainrings. Model FC-M660 features traditional MTB triple chainrings, while model FC-M665 features the new Mountain Compact Drive gearing (36-22) along with an integrated bash guard.
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Pros
Light weight and strong. Performs well, bash guard works well too.
Cons
none
Review
I have the M665 with the bash guard, decided to lose the 3rd chain ring since I bent my last crankset on rocks. This crankset is awesome, price wasn't bad and am looking to get alot of use out of it.
Pros
Light weight. Robust for all mountain riding. Great design. Flawless shifting. Great bottom bracket. Very stiff.
Cons
none
Review
Awesome crankset for the money. No flex even when pedaling very hard on it. Overall, great upgrade to my current setup.
Pros
Relatively cheap, light (for the money), strong, easy to install. It performs like the old Saint cranks without the weight penalty... great general-use cranks.
Cons
Could be lighter... but then they'd cost more... so none really.
Review
Best bang-for-your-buck cranks on the market.