S500 GXP Crankset
The S500 continues to set the standard in elegance and strength in road cranksets. We start with an AL 7050 TV alloy that is forged into an elegant final shape. The S500 uses our durable GXP external bearing system with our Powerglide 10 speed chainrings.
| Arm Material | AL-7050-TV |
| Chainring Material | AL-7075-T6, Tungsten Grey (CNC Before Anodized) |
| Weight | 825 grams with GXP BB |
| Available Arm Lengths | 165mm, 170mm, 172.5mm, 177.5mm, 180mm |
Giga X Pipe External Bottom Bracket Bearing Assembly. While other systems rely on side loading the bearings to eliminate play, which causes premature bearing wear, the GXP system is different. The GXP system captures the left side bearing between the spindle and the left crankarm while allowing the drive-side bearing to float axially on the spindle, thereby eliminating the necessity to side-load bearings during adjustment. The simplicity of installation is refined: once it is tightened to the proper specifications you are ready to roll with a worry free BB. The GXP system uses two bicycle specific cartridge bearings and eight seals for a smooth and long lasting ride.
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