Originally Posted by Curtis_Elwood
I just found an entire XT crankset for $109 on the web. Anyone know if this will work with my BB? Also found a Race Face Team 3 ring set for $79. Is this a good ring group?
Try the Deore level crank. The rings are steel instead of aluminum. Higher in Shimano's groups doesn't necessarily mean better (for a particular person that is).
If you are riding in "rock country" you should probably consider a bash ring.