Shimano CUES FC-U6040 HollowTech II 11-Speed Chainset

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Brand	Shimano
Colour	Black

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Shimano CUES FC-U6040 HollowTech II 11-Speed Chainset

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Efficient and Stiff Front Single Crankset for Gravel Adventures. The Shimano CUES HollowTech II Front Single Crankset offers superior chain retention and a stiff yet lightweight design, boosting confidence on long gravel rides.

Technology

HollowTech II

Providing the best balance of stiffness, strength, weight and rotating performance.

The concept of HollowTech II technology is focused on producing a superior crankset which will maximize a rider’s power transfer. The rigidity of the crankset ensures pedaling efficiency while its weight, a key element of the crankset, you want light, aids in cycling longer distances over which the rider needs to pedal more. Naturally, Shimano strove for the optimum balance between the conflicting needs of stiffness while producing a lightweight crank. HollowTech technology is an ultra-lightweight hollow crankarm created by Shimano with the company’s own proprietary forging technology that also maintains rigidity. The addition of HollowTech II technology integrates the bottom bracket axle with the right crankarm for more stiffness and a weight savings to achieve a high-dimensional balance. Its outboard bottom bracket bearing system provides better weight distribution and more pedaling stability, allowing for more efficient power transfer.

The HollowTech II crankset has been developed by pursuing the optimum balance of stiffness & rotating performance in a lightweight and beautiful crankset design. Moreover, HollowTech II crankset has a high-precision sealing in the bearing area to increase durability maintaining the excellent rotating performance for long periods.

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 chainring fixing bolts
For use with LinkGlide or HG 11-speed chains
50mm chainline for 142/135 O.L.D