Lightweight crankset that won't break the bank?

[benjabbi]

As above really, any suggestions for a lightweight (say sub 600g) crankset that won't require the loss of a kidney? I've owned Grafton and Topline in the past but my current budget doesn't reach those kind of heights!
Thanks for any imput.
Ben.

 

[hamster]

Is that cranks only or including rings for 600g?

Shimano M563 (Deore LX) is as light as XTR of the same era.

 

[mynchiboy]

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Good point regarding Shimano, there was quite a bit of trickle down from XTR and Deore LX did benefit quite a bit.

Otherwise maybe Sugino could be worth a shout? The Fuse and Impel chainsets were pretty much the weight you're looking for IIRC..

 

[benjabbi]

Including rings and chainring bolts. M900 comes in at about 700g according to my not so accurate kitchen scale. I don't think they're known as particularly light. I'm attempting a weenie make over on my Prestige. I'm not sure if 600g is possible without going exotic?

 

[benjabbi]

Thanks mynchiboy, totally forgot about Sugino, I have a Mighty 900 set on my Explosif . I'll get them weighed.

 

[mynchiboy]

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Thanks mynchiboy, totally forgot about Sugino, I have a Mighty 900 set on my Explosif . I'll get them weighed.

No problem, forgot about the Mighty model myself. The 900 should be pretty much XTR level, fingers crossed they're good for you

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

Middleburn may hit the right middle ground for you; very light but not too crazy on the £££

 

[hamster]

Sugino Mighty 900 are a bit lighter than XTR.
Below 600g is into the silly money area in my view - M900/ Sugino / Middleburn are all over the 600g mark with rings unless you go for an UNO or similar.

 

[madjh]

Take a lot to the suntour SR 350, they should be cheap and with some TA specialites are quite nice and weight not too much.

 

[d8mok]

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I’ve got a pair of M751 with a worn middle ring. 620g I get them at