08 XT cranks or RaceFace Atlas crankset.

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  1. ryanzilla

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    Shimano XT for sure. Always have had good luck with my Shimano Crankset, except my XTR 970 requires that pain in ass removal tool...
     
    ryanzilla, Nov 4, 2008
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  2. Matt13

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    anyone?
     
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    Well 175mm cranks are great for climbing and on bikes with a high BB or for taller riders who need the leg travel for comfort reasons.

    165/170 are better IMO for freeriding or bikes with a low BB where you don't want to run the risk of bashing your cranks /pedals on rocks.

    # of teeth on your chainring all depends on your level of fitness and what kind of riding you plan to do.
     
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    I would think this to be an easy answer for you

    Middleburn cranks with a Phil Wood Ti BB

    I'm just sayin:wave:
     
    J_Sims, Nov 6, 2008
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  5. Matt13

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    I am 6'1", ride a XL Heckler, and my fitness level on a scale of 1-10 is about a zero......


    what do you recommend?
     
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    175's should be fine and the stock alignment of 22, 32,42 should get you by as well... I am 6'5 ride 175's on my XC and Am bikes feel kinda small compared to the 180's on my SS...

    If fitness is a challenge getting up hills you may want to try and gear the granny down to a 20T and/or ensure that your coget in the rear has a 34T compared to a 32
     
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    thanks guys.
     
    Matt13, Nov 6, 2008
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