Crank Arm protectors

[Brian Cdn]

Came across an ad for "Crank Arm" rubber protectors.
Guess they're designed so cranks can practice safe cycling... :)

Anyone use / have these on their cranks ?

[Cicli]

Came across an ad for "Crank Arm" rubber protectors.
Guess they're designed so cranks can practice safe cycling... :)

Anyone use / have these on their cranks ?

Are you talking about those rubber end caps that go on over the end of the arm and the pedal passes through?
I dont see a need for those on a road bike. Mountain bike? Maybe but I still wouldn't use them.

[Mr_Gimby]

They're pretty valuable on carbon MTB cranks in rocky areas, and really can help protect alu cranks if you are worried about resale value. Road cranks probably need not apply.

[Dead Man]

I've been meaning to get some of those clear plastic tape-y crank protectors for heel rub... but I don't generally go banging my crank tips around too much.. not seeing the need

[d_douglas]

I have the pedal thread mounted ones on my Raceface MTB cranks. The cranks were already pretty chewed up, so it was actually a bit of vanity that drove me to cover them up/protect from further damage.

As for the clear film, I find that stuff so ugly! Once the cranks are used a fair bit (getting wet/muddy/sandy) they start peeling and looking horrid. I have seen many SRAM carbon cranks that just look terrible - mostly through good hard use, but I still thing they would look better without the protective film. I actually think SRAM cranks are pretty awesome looking, but they don't last long that way.

Why not design cranks that minimize the affects of heel rub?

I personally have a pretty smooth (read absolutely perfect) pedal stroke ;), so I don't actually rub my heels at all, but my new era SLX cranks are designed with a brushed silver area on the arms so that shoe rub isn't so horrible. Its great design. Black alloy cranks seem like they're destined to look worn/ugly/patina'd.

[Cicli]

I have the pedal thread mounted ones on my Raceface MTB cranks. The cranks were already pretty chewed up, so it was actually a bit of vanity that drove me to cover them up/protect from further damage.

As for the clear film, I find that stuff so ugly! Once the cranks are used a fair bit (getting wet/muddy/sandy) they start peeling and looking horrid. I have seen many SRAM carbon cranks that just look terrible - mostly through good hard use, but I still thing they would look better without the protective film. I actually think SRAM cranks are pretty awesome looking, but they don't last long that way.

Why not design cranks that minimize the affects of heel rub?

I personally have a pretty smooth (read absolutely perfect) pedal stroke ;), so I don't actually rub my heels at all, but my new era SLX cranks are designed with a brushed silver area on the arms so that shoe rub isn't so horrible. Its great design. Black alloy cranks seem like they're destined to look worn/ugly/patina'd.

I think shoe worn crank arms make the bike look used. A used bike is a good bike.

[Megalodon]

The film shouldn't peel. It's just like the paint protection film used on cars and should be nearly invisible if done properly.

I bet buying scraps of that stuff on eBay is cheaper than crank protectors.

[Black Dog]

Came across an ad for "Crank Arm" rubber protectors.
Guess they're designed so cranks can practice safe cycling... :)

Anyone use / have these on their cranks ?

I use the clear protectors for heel rub etc on my crank's faces. They are invisible and hold up very well; worth their weight in gold. For the ends of the crank I use a small piece of Gorilla Repair Tape. Anal, I know...:help:

You never noticed them on my bike last summer did you?...they are that invisible. They are cut to fit perfectly.

LINK (http://crankskins.myshopify.com/products/crankskins-clear-bike-protection-new-full-wrap-crankskins-for-campagnolo-record)

[dave thompson]

CrankSkins are really very good, fit their respective products properly, last a long time and the kits include numerous circles and squares to mount on the frame to prevent cable rubs.

[Brian Cdn]

I use the clear protectors for heel rub etc on my crank's faces. They are invisible and hold up very well; worth their weight in gold. For the ends of the crank I use a small piece of Gorilla Repair Tape. Anal, I know...:help:

You never noticed them on my bike last summer did you?...they are that invisible. They are cut to fit perfectly.

LINK (http://crankskins.myshopify.com/products/crankskins-clear-bike-protection-new-full-wrap-crankskins-for-campagnolo-record)

Good stuff...

Didn't notice at all. You were spinning high rpm's... could barely see your feet :)

[crankles]

I bought a roll of this stuff and cut to size. I cover the underside of downtubes and other vulnerable spots on my cross bikes with it too.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BZO05C?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

[pdmtong]

Are you talking about those rubber end caps that go on over the end of the arm and the pedal passes through?
I use the race face one when I take my mtb to lift-assisted Northstar-at-Tahoe

They're pretty valuable on carbon MTB cranks in rocky areas
those granite rocks are sharp big and hard. i do not want to take an end impact on my carbon crank arm because I biffed a line