Redesigned and featuring the all new Vendetta LHD non-drive crankarm (new for the REV2 version), the 2008 deity Vendetta REV2 Crankset (68/73) includes the Vendetta 68/73 Bottom Bracket Kit that is compatible with both 68 and 73mm wide BB shells.
Submitted by
be350ka
a Downhiller
from PA Date Reviewed: December 5, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$195.00
Strengths:
Strong!! Very nice design and finish. Customer Service is ABOVE top notch!!!!!!!
Weaknesses:
Slightly difficult to setup. The dust cap crank arm removal system is touchy. But, like I said, with CS like Deity has it is not a concern.
Similar Products Used:
Not since my BMX days have I used a 3 piece crankset. These stood out as high quality and they didn't let me down.
Bike Setup:
Sinister DNA, Argyle 318, Hopes on 721s, Thompson p & s
Bottom Line:
Like I said I have limited experience with 3 piece cranks. I have been using Shimano on all of my other bikes and really like the simplicity of that setup. I decided to give the Vendetta a try and am quite pleased.
The customer service at Deity is TOP NOTCH!! I had some problems with initial setup but after some quick emails with Sadie I was up and running. I know that I can count on ONE hand the companies with service like this. WOW!!
I would buy these cranks again and would recommend them to other riders. One thing that will make your life easier is to buy a reverse threaded crank puller for this crankset. Total time to take the arm off is about 1 minute and the same for install.
Take your time with them and all will be good!
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Submitted by
KLittle123
a Weekend Warrior
from Ohio, USA Date Reviewed: April 23, 2009
Favorite Trail:
AC DJ's
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Deitycomponents.com
Strengths:
Insane crank. Stiff, the crank arms connection to the spline is solid as a rock. Doesn't use pinch bolts which is nice. Spacers that protect the bearings in the cups are something I've needed personally in a crank. Fits both 68/73mm bottoms brackets, and 83mm option available also. Self extracting dust caps.
Bottom Line:
Been through a couple cranksets and this is exactly what I needed. Definitly a legit crankset, good for downhill riding or freeride bike. Probably not so much your XC-type bike.
$ 390.00
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