Superior chain retention and power transfer for fun riding over the rough stuff.
Grow your confidence riding hard over the rough stuff with this crankset's wide-range gearing and seamless pedaling.
The CUES range of components for mid-grade riding styles offers simplified compatibility, versatility and durability.
Technology
2-Piece Crankset
- Integrated Crank Arm & Bottom Bracket: Increased rigidity with less weight
- Wider Bearing Positioning: Rigidity is enhanced and pedaling force is efficiently transmitted
- Precision Bearings: Low maintenance and simplified installation
Dynamic Chain Engagement+
Shimano’s Dynamic Chain Engagement+ is a special gear teeth profile designed for use in single-chainring configurations for XC, enduro, and trail riding.
It gives more chain retention and smoother pedaling - even over bumpy terrain. Chain retention of any gear will reduce abrasion and worn out.
Features
- LinkGlide technology is very durable, up to 300% more durable than current Hyperglide drivetrain and maintaining smooth shifting
- 2-piece cold forged chainset with the spindle now attached to the left crank arm, this makes it easier to change chainring
- Can be used with Shimano external or press-fit bottom brackets which allows for easier installation, adjustment, and maintenance
- Steel outer and steel inner chainrings
- Steel chainring fixing bolts
Specification
- Speed: 9 / 10 / 11-Speed
- Chainline: 51.8mm (Boost)
- Q-Factor: 180mm










