About The RaceFace Aeffect 24mm EXI Direct Mount CINCH Black Crankset

The RaceFace Aeffect is a direct mount CINCH mountain crankset with forged 6066 aluminum arms and a 24mm EXI spindle. RaceFace pitches it at aggressive trail riding while keeping weight close to an XC crank.

It comes without chainrings, spider or bottom bracket, so you build the drivetrain around it. Choose 165, 170 or 175mm, all in black.

Who It's For

  • Trail riders replacing a worn or damaged crank who want a sturdy alloy option.
  • Riders who want to pick their own CINCH ring or spider, including 1x, 2x, with or without a bash guard.
  • Riders whose frames take an X-Type or Hollowtech II-compatible bottom bracket.
  • Consider a different crank if your frame needs a 30mm spindle, or you want rings included.

What to Look For

  • Spindle and BB: 24mm EXI spindle that RaceFace says runs in RaceFace X-Type or Hollowtech II-compatible bottom brackets. No BB is included.
  • Chainrings: direct mount CINCH. Rings and spider are sold separately.
  • Crank length: 165, 170 or 175mm.

Key Features

Forged 6066 aluminum arms. RaceFace aims the Aeffect at aggressive trail riding while keeping weight near XC levels, so it suits riders who want durability without a heavy downhill crank.

24mm EXI spindle. The spindle works with RaceFace X-Type or Hollowtech II-compatible bottom brackets. If your frame already has one of those, the swap is straightforward; if not, budget for a BB.

CINCH direct mount system. RaceFace lists compatibility with all CINCH direct mount rings and spiders, covering direct mount 1x, 2x with or without a bash guard, and 3x configurations. That flexibility matters if your gearing needs change.

Service note: CINCH spiders and direct mount rings require a 20-tooth ISIS cup BB tool for removal and installation. Plan for the tool or have the shop handle ring changes.

Black finish, 9/16" pedal threads. Standard pedal threads and a neutral finish suit most builds.

Rider Intent Summary

  • Biggest strengths: Flexible CINCH ring options, a widely compatible 24mm spindle, and forged alloy arms.
  • Tradeoffs: No rings, spider or BB included; ring swaps need a specific tool.
  • What makes it different: An alloy trail crank that lets you pick almost any CINCH gearing setup.

Victory's Take

We see the Aeffect as a practical trail crank for riders who already know the ring they want. Victory Bicycle Studio can confirm your bottom bracket and set up the CINCH ring for your drivetrain.

Specifications

  • Brand: RaceFace
  • Model: Aeffect
  • Arm material: Forged 6066 aluminum
  • Spindle: 24mm EXI
  • Bottom bracket compatibility: RaceFace X-Type or Hollowtech II-compatible
  • Chainring mount: Direct Mount CINCH
  • Rings / spider: Not included
  • Crank lengths: 165, 170, 175mm
  • Color: Black
  • Pedal thread: 9/16"
  • Bottom bracket: Not included
  • Intended use: Mountain

What you get

  • Spindle interface - 24mm EXI (X-Type / Hollowtech II BB)
  • Chainrings - Direct mount CINCH, sold separately
  • Crank lengths - 165, 170, 175mm
  • Bottom bracket - Not included
RaceFace Aeffect Crankset - 170mm Direct Mount CINCH RaceFace EXI Spindle Interface BLK

Race Face

RaceFace Aeffect 24mm EXI Direct Mount CINCH Black Crankset

Regular price $131.99 USD
Sale price $131.99 USD Regular price $131.99 USD

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the bike packaged and how long does delivery take?

All bikes are securely packaged to ensure that damage doesn't occur during shipping. All parts of the bike are padded and if needed, zip tied to minimize or eliminate movement inside the box. Once a bike is handed to the shipping company (usually Fedex or UPS), depending on your location, delivery will range from 1 day to 8 days. If you do choose the option for Professional Assembly or White Glove Delivery, this can add anywhere from 2 days to 5 days to the lead time.

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Can I return the bike if it doesn't suit my needs?

Our return process is as follows. The customer is responsible for the return label ($150). Once the returned bike arrives at our warehouse, our team will inspect it and make sure it is in new condition and undamaged. Once we verify, we will process the return and issue a refund to the original payment method on file. To clarify the amount refunded, it would just be the amount of the bike (and tax if applicable) less the $150 shipping label that we provided, but the original shipping is not refunded. So if the original bike cost $4,500 and shipping was $150 (so you paid $4,650), you would be refunded $4,350 (the $4,500 less $150 for the return label) assuming the bike was returned in new and un-used condition and within the 30 day return period.

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Can I have my bike serviced at any bike shop?

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Do you ship bikes internationally?

We unfortunately do not ship bikes outside of the 48 contiguous states of the United States. We do recommend for international customers to open (or use a current account) account with a freight forwarding company. If you use a freight forwarding company located in the U.S., make sure to put your billing address for a dedicated credit card as the same address as the freight forwarder so that you don't have any credit card or payment method issues).

Once you do this, simply place an order with us and we can ship to the U.S. address as long as the credit card doesn't get rejected. Once the freight forwarder has the box/order/shipment, you would instruct them to then ship to you in your home country and they would charge you their own shipping charge to ship to your international address.

Do you offer free shipping?

We do offer free shipping on non-bike orders over $100. We do not offer free shipping for bicycles unless it is a one time promotion. Generally, bike shipping will cost $150 and that covers just the shipping of the bike with no assembly. If you were to bring that bike to your local mechanic or bike store, you would pay them their assembly fee. If you choose our Professional Assembly option for $200, our service technicians would assemble the bike before shipping and then re-pack the bike safely for transit. When you receive the bike you would attach the front wheel, attach the seatpost/saddle, and raise the handlebars and clamp them. Those three items do have to be detached to minimize or eliminate the chance of damage in transit.

How much does shipping cost?

For orders of parts, accessories, apparel, etc. on orders under $100, shipping is a flat rate of $9.99. Regular bike shipping without assembly is $150, bike shipping with Professional Assembly is an additional $200 (so $350 in total which includes the $150 of regular shipping). Our White Glove Delivery option is $699 and that will cover the assembly of the bike and our White Glove Delivery partner delivering your dream bike to your front door, ready to ride!

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What happens if my package arrives damaged?

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Are pedals included with the bike?

If you do not see pedals in the bullet point product specs on the product page, the bike does not come equipped with pedals.  Many manufacturers do not spec bikes with pedals, so they are often purchased separately.

If I only pay the $150 for bike shipping, can I assemble the bike on my own?

Victory Bicycle Studio highly recommends that you bring your bike to your local certified bike store for the brand of the bike that you purchased. If you do attempt to assemble the bike and damage occurs, this may result in your warranty not being honored. For that reason, we do highly recommend to select our Professional Assembly option for $299.