Cranks -SLX or Zee
 

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[Closed] Cranks -SLX or Zee

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Much difference? For an enduro build.....


 
Posted : 08/07/2015 9:40 pm
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The SLX will still look new in 2 years time, whereas the finish will have rubbed off the Zees in 3-4 rides. In 2 years of owning the slx they still look box fresh and this was on my go-to trail bike. The Zees on my downhill bike have worn through to the metal and look awful despite only being ridden 9-10 times in 6 months!


 
Posted : 08/07/2015 9:46 pm
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My two sets of slx still look great after about a year.


 
Posted : 08/07/2015 9:49 pm
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SLX cos you get two extra chainrings to sell unused if you go 1x


 
Posted : 08/07/2015 9:50 pm
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There's 150g of weight difference, if you care about that. I'd definitely have the SLX.


 
Posted : 08/07/2015 9:53 pm
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Zee is single ring Deore, SLX much higher spec


 
Posted : 08/07/2015 9:56 pm
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Not quite that simple, IIRC the Zee is essentially Deore crank arms but a different axle. Big weight difference between the two.


 
Posted : 08/07/2015 9:58 pm
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Slx for enduroing, deffo.

Zee chainset is a right old lump.


 
Posted : 08/07/2015 10:17 pm
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Slx is the only option, why do Shimano make more expensive cranks with a worse finish?


 
Posted : 08/07/2015 10:37 pm

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