RaceFace SixC, Next SL, and Next R Cranks...What's the Difference???

In this comparison, we take a look at the different carbon RaceFace cranksets and help determine which is best for you. Depending on your riding style and choice of trail, each have their own benefits as well as drawbacks. Checkout the blog below:

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[spencerbron]

Love the SixC. I use it on my Pivot Les 29.

[mfa]

forgot to mention one of the main differences which is the q factor! sixc has a wider q factor compared to the next r/sl, so if you need extra chainstay clearance you gotta go sixc!

[hgh]

I had Turbine cranks and BB
Had issues with bearing failure and Preload adjusted, maybe one caused the other
Is the preload adjustment more reliable on these?

[ThunderStruckMTB]

Good stuff, but I'll stick with my XT However, I see a Transition Smuggler frame from you in my very near future!

[Planetone.]

Still waiting for that 2018 Next R price to drop?

[Andrew.Drennan]

i would love to have actual data differences described. weight differences and stiffness/ultimate failure strength for example. if the sixc only weighs 50g more for double the strength, it would be a no brainer

[dferrerll]

how much weight savings in comparison to a SLX Aluminium crack set for example?

[FATBIKEMIKE]

Have they done anything about the D lamination problem with the carbon cranks every two years mine go for the you know what!!!!

[FATBIKEMIKE]

What are they doing about the fact that every single next crank carbon I’ve ever owned has de laminated love the stuff but hate replacing it every two years

[ryoska]

Is there any diference in Q factor? Video could be more informative apart from basic XC/Enduro/DH explanation.

[tamer_of_mountains]

i think the c may mean carbon, as in "six carbon"

[jmanswat]

SixC, as in Six-see, as in SexY- Get it!?! Sexy Carbon Cranks!!! No one else got that?