Originally Posted by Raiyn
Tell you what. Find me one major name brand crankset that the manufacturer says on their website is designed to flex and I'll believe you. Stiffness has been a main marketing position since day one so I doubt seriously that a manufactuerer would design a crank to flex. Just find me some evidence
Internet has been down for a couple of days but I'm back. And I am willing to say that no I haven't been able to find any crankset or remember any that are designed to flex. I am willing to admit I have made a mistake, however I do for some reason remember hearing it somewhere so maybe there are but at the moment I am willing to say I am probably incorrect.
As for lifespan yes some racing components aren't going to have a long lifespan, XT is renowned for being longlasting and still quality. However XTR has quality, it won't last as long as the XT, to make it lighter and higher quality, something has to be sacraficed.