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Shimano M361 Hybrid Crankset (Black)

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Crank Length Adjustability

Customers are generally positive about the crank length adjustability of the Shimano M361 Hybrid Crankset, with many praising its ease of installation and ability to change out chainrings for various gearing options. Some customers have noted a difference in performance between different crank lengths, while others have had no issues with their original setup. The crankset is also appreciated for being lighter than previous models and fitting on various bottom bracket widths.

Shifting Performance

Customers have generally positive opinions about the shifting performance of the Shimano M361 Hybrid Crankset, with some reporting quick and positive upshifts and downshifts, while others mentioning a learning curve for new leg pains due to the different stroke. Some customers have also noted an improvement in power transfer and elimination of irritating noises.

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Chain Guard Availability

Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the availability and functionality of the chain guard on the Shimano M361 Hybrid Crankset. Some customers mentioned that it helped eliminate chain issues, while others noted its importance for repairs and upgrades in the future. However, a few customers encountered challenges with shifting due to changes in chainline caused by the crankset installation.

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Quality

Great crankset upgrade for my 2 to 1 conversion

After install i was pleasantly surprised to the improvement and smoothness of the chain on the chainring.

Stock drivetrain on a 3x7 just felt very short and was constantly shifting up and running out of gear once i got to cruising sp... Read More

The wheel was bent so badly that i was barely able to limp it home with the v-brakes released.

Price

I needed to save some cash and went with these, they seemed highly rated online,and are really inexpensive here.

That got quite expensive so i settled on this crank set which has a nice tooth range for my style of riding.

In 2021, it came out of the shed again as i was going to junk it due to the cost of a wheel straightening, or a new wheel, bein... Read More

Broke my brand new gt bike pedal and it was cheaper to buy this entire piece.

Shipping

Fast shipping got it in 2 or 3 days seller shipped it the next business day.

Packaging/appearance

Watch a video if you don't know how and i recommend phil wood grease for packing the bearings.

Competitiveness

It operates even better than it did brand new!

It is 100% better than both the sunlite set and the original equipment on the bike.

I bought the sunlite 44t crankset and found it was incomplete as it didn't have the matching crank arm.

Because the bike was still like new with a chrome moly frame and had some comparable components to new bikes in the $500 and up... Read More

Overview

How are reviewers describing this item?
crank, new, good, easy and set.

Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.

Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.

This product had a total of 794 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 25 2024.