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Raceface Atlas vs Diabolus Cranks?
I'm building up and old Stinky Supreme frame I've had for awhile. Will be mostly a downhill bike with some light freeriding. I'm looking at either the Raceface Atlas FR cranks or the Diabolus DH cranks.... I'm really not very big on the look of the Diabolus but, obviously, they're downhill strength... I love the way the Atlas FR's look but I'm a little concerned with the strength on DH runs, this bike will be spending a lot of time at Mammoth Mtn....
Has anyone ridden the Atlas FR cranks? How do they stack up to heavyweight DH cranks? Weight and price difference arent in my consideration, I'm strictly going for looks and strength. Any suggestions?
The Atlas will hold up fine.....it's the bottom bracket and pedals that will get the most abuse. The new graphics on the Atlas FR look sweet, for sure. If you want to spend the cash on the Diabolus, they're bombproof, but honestly the Atlas will be more than adequate. The Diabolus does have the pedal inserts, but unless you *really* get fond of smacking rocks that's not a big deal. I'm a bit too lazy to look right now, but you might want to double check that there aren't any chainline-specific issues with using the Atlas on a dh frame with 150mm spacing if yours has that. Usually it's all in the bottom bracket spindle length, but Raceface does some use-specific things with their parts sometimes. I'm thinking it's not an issue, but I'd check out their site or email them just to be sure.
I'm more of a Truvativ fan myself....I like they way their arms are shaped and they're easier to clean up if you're in to that kind of thing. lol. All of their fr/dh cranks have the pedal insert, but you're also stuck using their Howitzer bb (which is very nice, you're just stuck with using it and nothing else). The new Holzfellers are nice. My only gripe with Truvativ cranks is that your heel will rub off the finish in no time, but that happens with most cranks. Raceface makes theirs so that the name will always be protected and visible. 
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If you really want something strong with good looks, check out Middleburn. Kinda hard to find them in shops, but most can order them for you and a few places online carry them. They're very expensive but they also have a lifetime warranty. Plus, they look sexy.
Hope this helps some....happy shopping.
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