ELILEE XXE X310 Carbon Fibre Road MTB X-novanta Carbon Spindle Road Ultra Light Bicycle Crank

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Road - Weight Weenies on Weight-Weenies12 days ago

The ELILEE XXE X310 Carbon Crank is a lightweight carbon crankset available with 24mm titanium or DUB aluminum axles. It uses the Easton Cinch interface for spiders and chainrings. Weights vary: 24mm Ti arms ~310g (some reports up to 330g for team version), DUB version ~300-321g. Compatible with Shimano chainrings via a decorative spider cover. Q-factor is ~149mm (24mm) or ~151.5mm (DUB). Chainline is 44.5mm (Shimano). Some users report heel clearance issues due to straight arm design. Stiffness is good per independent testing. Power meter options include Sigeyi, Xcadey, and Elilee's own EK-01. Buying from AliExpress or resellers like CycleGears may involve long shipping times (weeks to months).

AI Summary

Pros

Very lightweight, typically around 310g for 24mm Ti version
Good stiffness, especially the DUB version, per independent testing
Compatible with Shimano chainrings via a decorative spider cover for a clean look
Easton Cinch interface allows use of many aftermarket spiders and power meters
Available in multiple axle options (24mm Ti, DUB) to fit various bottom brackets

Cons

Straight crank arms can cause heel rub for riders with inward heel position
Ti axle bolt can gall or seize, making removal difficult
Long shipping times and poor communication from some sellers (e.g., CycleGears)
Weight can vary significantly; team version reportedly heavier (~330g) than standard (~310g)
Some users report cranks coming loose after initial installation
Decorative spider cover may not fit perfectly with X-Trecento cranks, leaving a gap