Samox is making an enormous push into the world of high-end cranksets with their new Platinum line. Accessible in TM1 for Path to Enduro use, or the DH1 for downhill, the cranks are created from carbon however with a concentrate on all-out sturdiness. Samox is even backing up that declare with a no-questions-asked lifetime guarantee on the cranks.
Meant for 11 or 12-speed 1x drivetrains with Enhance hub spacing and 52mm chainline, the cranks will not embody a chainring for the marketed value. A giant promoting level of the TM1 is that it is going to be provided in “sized for all”, with 145, 155, 160, 165, and 170mm crank lengths. With an increasing number of mountain bikers going to shorter cranks, this can positively be an enormous hit with these on the lookout for shorter carbon choices. The DH1 will solely be provided in 155 or 160mm lengths.
Spec clever, the cranks take a web page out of SRAM’s ebook with a DUB 28.99mm spindle, and a 3-bolt direct mount chainring interface. Weights are claimed to be 378g for the 160mm TM1 or 435g for the DH1, each with out chainrings. Accessible instantly or via stocking QBP sellers, pricing is at present set at $300 for the TM1 or $325 for the DH1.
