Products: PowerCranks™ XLite
PowerCranks™, XLite fixed
This set of cranks is for the competitive enthusiast. Designed for the weight
saving demanded by athletes who intend to race on their PowerCranks. The XLite
model is approximately 125g lighter per crank-arm than our Basic models. Is weight
important to you? If you want lighter components for your bike you should consider
the XLite. This model contains our same high quality, patented, one-way clutch but uses a higher quality aluminum to allow for maximum wieght savings while maintaining optimum stiffness.
The xLite crank-arm is sold in 165, 167.5, 170, 172.5, 175, 177.5, 180, and 182.5mm lengths off the shelf. Special order longer or shorter cranks are available.
We can fit this crank to your road bike provided you know the type of Bottom
Bracket and Spider. This crank also works with the LeMond RevMaster and Velotron
stationary bikes (other stationary bikes are modifiable provided they have a standard
Bottom Bracket and are chain driven).
This model is available with our "Dual-Mode" or locking option ($200) to allow the user to convert the crank into a "regular" fixed crank if you really need that option (we don’t encourage it). It is also available with a triple chain ring option ($25).
Model starts at $1,024
PowerCranks™, xLite adjustable
You want all the bells and whistles? This is for the competitive athlete who
wants choices of crank-arm length. This model not only offers the approximately
125g saving in weight per per crank-arm, it easily adjusts from 165mm to 180mm
in crank-arm length. Do I need this model? The main reason for getting this crank over the fixed Xlite is the ability to easily change crank length. The crank length is changed by simply loosening the pedal about two turns, which frees up the adjusting mechanism for easy moving to the new length, then retightening the pedal again. Takes about 1 minute per side.
You may need the adjustable if::
- You plan on doing specific drills requiring different legth cranks for cross-training (as do many of our triathletes)
- You plan to share the same set of cranks with other people of a different size.
- You would like to identify proper crank length (most people are simply riding the cranks that came with their bike, which usually vary based upon frame size, but is that right for you?)
- You are buying the cranks for young athletes who will be growing but you don't want to be buying a new set of PowerCranks as often as you have to buy them new shoes
- Bike weight is important to you and you plan to compete with your set of PowerCranks
We can fit this crank to your road bike provided you know the type of Bottom
Bracket and Spider. This crank also works with the LeMond RevMaster and Velotron
stationary bikes (other stationary bikes are modifiable provided they have a standard
Bottom Bracket and are chain driven).
This model is available with our "Dual-Mode" or locking option ($200) to allow the user to convert the crank into a "regular" fixed crank if you really need that option (we don’t encourage it). It is also available with a triple chain ring option ($25).
Model starts at $1,199
Dual mode (lock-up) option:
These can be easily turned back into regular cranks and PowerCranks mode by simply engaging or disengaging a collar on each crank. This is easily understood by watching the video that shows this in action. We try to discourage people from getting this as we see no benefit from ever training using regular cranks but there some very valid reasons to get them.
- You are a coach and will be using the cranks to do fittings. Locking them up facilitates getting the angles you need
- You are at a very high level now and have heard the stories about how hard they are in the beginning and are afraid of losing fitness. While this isn't really an issue for most you can't know if it is an issue for you until you get on them. If you need the reassurance that you can keep your mileage up and adapt a little more slowly if needed, in order to get on them, then by all means do so. Having it doesn't mean you have to use it.
- You only have one bike and intend to race using regular cranks. In this instance we recommend you regularly practice riding regular cranks in the PC fashion. This option allows you to easily practice "racing" on regular cranks without actually putting regular cranks on the bike.
- You will put them on a mountain bike and occasionally ride trails where the PC mode would be dangerous. This would allow you to lock them out for these sections of the trail
This option adds $200We offer a 90-day money-back return policy. You will have plenty of time to
see if PowerCranks are as good as we claim. Most people "know" within
2 weeks.
Your Responsibility
Bicycling is inherently dangerous. Always wear a helmet! While it is possible
to ride PowerCranks™ in the same environments you ride a normal bike in
(such as in traffic, etc.) with reasonable safety, it is your responsibility to
ride safely in all situations.
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