{"product_id":"raceface-era-sl-crankset-165mm-direct-mount-rf136-30mm-spindle-cinch-chainring-interface-carbon-stealth","title":"RaceFace Era SL 1x CINCH RF136 Boost 165mm Carbon Stealth Crankset","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e165mm Era SL in Carbon Stealth\u003c\/strong\u003e splits the difference between a short crank for clearance and a traditional 170mm. RaceFace pairs carbon arms with an integrated 30mm RF136 spindle and a stainless-steel wear plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOut of the box it has no chainring and no bottom bracket, which is how most riders want a high-end crank anyway: pick the CINCH direct-mount ring that sets your chainline, and match a 30mm BB to your frame. The blacked-out finish fits most builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXC and downcountry riders building a light 1x Boost bike around a direct-mount ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want carbon arms with a steel wear plate against shoe rub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want a little more clearance than 170mm without going all the way to 160mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider a different crank if your bike isn't on 141\/148 Boost hub spacing, or if you need a chainring or bottom bracket in the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpindle interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e RaceFace CINCH 30mm (RF136). You'll need a 30mm-compatible bottom bracket for your frame; it is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChainline:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52mm with a RaceFace DM ring or 55mm with a DMW ring, on 141\/148 Boost hubs. Chainring sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrank length:\u003c\/strong\u003e this listing is 165mm. Match it to your fit and pedal-clearance needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon construction, protected where it counts.\u003c\/strong\u003e RaceFace pares the layup down to reduce bulk and adds a shaped stainless-steel wear plate in the shoe-rub zone. That matters on a crank you'll clip past thousands of times: the plate takes the abrasion instead of the carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-piece spindle approach.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 7000-series aluminum 30mm RF136 spindle is integrated with the crank, eliminating extra hardware. The interface is RaceFace CINCH 30mm. \u003cstrong\u003ePlan on buying a matching 30mm bottom bracket separately\u003c\/strong\u003e; spacers to set up the spindle are supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing choice sets chainline.\u003c\/strong\u003e The direct-mount CINCH interface takes RaceFace DM rings (52mm chainline) or DMW rings (55mm chainline), and none is included. Both work around 141\/148 Boost hub spacing, so pick the ring that matches what your drivetrain calls for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded hardware.\u003c\/strong\u003e You get crank boots, pedal washers, and spindle spacers. Q-factor is listed at 170mm with pedal washers installed, and the arms take standard 9\/16\" pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e165mm length in Carbon Stealth.\u003c\/strong\u003e This middle length is a common choice for riders who find 170mm slightly long or who ride in rocky terrain. The Stealth finish keeps the carbon understated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon arms with a steel wear plate, an integrated spindle, and a middle-ground 165mm length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chainring and bottom bracket are extra, and it targets Boost 141\/148 spacing only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chainline is set by ring choice (DM for 52mm, DMW for 55mm) instead of by swapping spindles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe see 165mm as the sweet spot for a lot of trail and XC riders; Victory Bicycle Studio can confirm it during a fit before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RaceFace Era SL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrank length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon Stealth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArm material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpindle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated 7000-series aluminum, 30mm RF136\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpindle interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e RaceFace CINCH 30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChainring mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct mount CINCH (no rings included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChainline:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52mm (RaceFace DM ring) \/ 55mm (RaceFace DMW ring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHub compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 141\/148 Boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ-factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170mm (including pedal washers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePedal thread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom bracket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crank boots, pedal washers, spindle spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 940-00-074-01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Race Face","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53545143664947,"sku":"940-00-074-01","price":576.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/975d745c7c378260410b470df70834d80a0fc896_1b677ce0-3692-4a65-bd41-c7efdfcbd89d.jpg?v=1782342166","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/raceface-era-sl-crankset-165mm-direct-mount-rf136-30mm-spindle-cinch-chainring-interface-carbon-stealth","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}