IXF Cranks from china

[GuyBoden]

I've bought a pair of these IXF triple cranks from ebay to see how the quality compares to Shimano Deore triple, which have had a big increase in price over the last years and I believe are being discontinued.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265230540809?

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZxOGwzjRg4

 

[cougie uk]

Cranks aren't something I'd cut corners on but good luck with the test.

 

[Milzy]

Quality looks terrible just after a few seconds in.

 

[Cycleops]

One of my local bike shops sell a 42/52 double crank set for around a fiver, new from China. Amazing but not something I'd trust. The ' home used' ones sell for more.

 

[GuyBoden]

I'm using my Deore triple chain rings with these Chinese IXF cranks, so I'll see how the cranks endure, I've already changed the crank tightening bolts to high tensile steel grade 12.9, but I do that with most of my bolts. The chainrings fit perfectly onto these cranks using the Shimano chainrings and chainring bolts.