5dev road/gravel cranks

[illuminaught]

Anyone riding these...?
Thoughts?
Thanks,

[FriarQuade]

I've got their Ti stem on my Allied, it's a great part.

5dev is a division of 5th axis, who was an early adopter of 5 axis CNC machining and started a work holding company called 5th axis. They still do a lot of contract manufacturing for aerospace. In a lot of ways they're the same as Thomson and Industry 9. They are extremely capable of making awesome parts.

[illuminaught]

Yep. They seem incredible (company and products).
I ordered a set yesterday... just curious if anyone is riding the gravel/road varieties.
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[Adam]

I have both the gravel and trail on my bikes and really like them! The trail cranks/Ti ring are a go to for us when building custom MTB.

[nmrt]

Since I have the weight weenie bug, even at $175 for a Brand New 5DEV crankset at TPC, I still could not purchase it. But for those who do not care about the weight, GO FOT IT!

(for gravel): https://www.theproscloset.com/produc...-crankset-29mm

(for trail/enduro): https://www.theproscloset.com/produc...set-30mm-boost

[EB]

The trail crank is a beautiful object but all those voids on a part that gets serious abuse on a trail bike gives me pause. I know people run them on downhill bikes and get away with it but I suspect those people are lighter than me.

I would have no hesitation on a road or gravel bike though.

[nmrt]

I just wonder how easy it will be keep them clean.

[rheosibal]

Any feedback with the 5Dev Titanium cranks?



New build incoming and I was originally set on Cane Creek eeWings, but I like 5Dev's 8-bolt compatibility and the ability to swap out the spindle depending on configuration (1x, 2x, MTB)

[Rev Bob Dobbs]

Originally Posted by rheosibal

Any feedback with the 5Dev Titanium cranks?



New build incoming and I was originally set on Cane Creek eeWings, but I like 5Dev's 8-bolt compatibility and the ability to swap out the spindle depending on configuration (1x, 2x, MTB)

I have them on my gravel bike. The quality is excellent. They are wicked light and stiff. I chose them over CC’s because of the configuration flexibility and they look better IMO.

[rheosibal]

Sweet - got any pics of your setup?

Their CS has been more than helpful so I’ll be going with 5Dev too

[Rev Bob Dobbs]

Originally Posted by rheosibal

Sweet - got any pics of your setup?

Their CS has been more than helpful so I’ll be going with 5Dev too

I have no idea how to post pics on this antiqued system.

[cgolvin]

Originally Posted by Rev Bob Dobbs

I have no idea how to post pics on this antiqued system.

Poke around a bit and you'll find plenty of threads explaining how.
Welcome.

[Talrand]

Originally Posted by FriarQuade

I've got their Ti stem on my Allied, it's a great part.

5dev is a division of 5th axis, who was an early adopter of 5 axis CNC machining and started a work holding company called 5th axis. They still do a lot of contract manufacturing for aerospace. In a lot of ways they're the same as Thomson and Industry 9. They are extremely capable of making awesome parts.

I'm not sure I'd line up to buy a stem from a company that's the same as the only one known for making stems that break.

[KonaSS]

Originally Posted by Talrand

I'm not sure I'd line up to buy a stem from a company that's the same as the only one known for making stems that break.

I think equating Thomson's stem issues to 5Dev is a misinterpretation of the comparison that is being made by FriarQuade.

[Talrand]

Originally Posted by KonaSS

I think equating Thomson's stem issues to 5Dev is a misinterpretation of the comparison that is being made by FriarQuade.

I'm not equating Thomson to 5Dev, just pointing out that comparing a stem manufacturer to Thomson is hardly a compliment.