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Old 12-08-2023, 09:24 PM
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5dev road/gravel cranks

Anyone riding these...?
Thoughts?
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Old 12-08-2023, 09:59 PM
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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.
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Old 12-08-2023, 10:24 PM
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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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Old 12-09-2023, 10:07 AM
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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.
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Old 12-09-2023, 10:55 AM
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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
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Old 12-09-2023, 11:56 AM
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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.
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Old 12-09-2023, 12:03 PM
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I just wonder how easy it will be keep them clean.
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Old 09-17-2024, 06:21 PM
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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)
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Old 09-17-2024, 10:28 PM
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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.
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Old 09-18-2024, 12:51 AM
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Sweet - got any pics of your setup?

Their CS has been more than helpful so I’ll be going with 5Dev too
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Old 09-18-2024, 02:02 AM
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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.
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Old 09-18-2024, 05:46 AM
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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.
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Old 09-18-2024, 06:12 AM
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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.
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Old 09-18-2024, 05:14 PM
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I'm very interested in these cranks for an upcoming 1x build. Besides functionality, they look absolutely gorgeous!
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Old 09-18-2024, 06:52 PM
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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.
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