Meet the ERA SL: Race Face's New Lightweight Carbon Crankset

"The Era SL is Race Face's lighter, more XC-oriented version of the standard Era crankset, available for eMTB and gravity use, but it's heavier. To create the Era SL, Race Face has shaved weight through an integrated spindle design and stripped-down hardware. The result is a claimed 422 grams with a 32T chainring installed. That's a 78-gram reduction over the already-respectable standard Era."

"Although Race Face is calling these 'the lightest mainstream crankset on the market,' we all know that isn't totally true or false. Other brands have lighter options, but they are much more boutique and don't always come with such a robust lifetime warranty."

"Race Face reworked the carbon layup to shed bulk wherever possible, bonded the 30mm-diameter 7000-series aluminum alloy spindle directly to the non-drive-side arm, and kept the stainless steel wear plate to protect against the inevitable scuffing that comes from pedaling your bike."

The Race Face Era SL crankset targets downcountry riders seeking the balance between cross-country speed and trail capability. Weighing 422 grams with a 32T chainring, it achieves a 78-gram reduction compared to the standard Era model and outweighs competitors like XTR and SRAM XX SL options. The design incorporates carbon fiber construction with a reworked layup, a bonded 30mm aluminum alloy spindle, and a stainless steel wear plate for durability. Priced at $576.99, the Era SL offers mainstream accessibility with a robust lifetime warranty, distinguishing it from lighter boutique alternatives. The integrated spindle design and stripped-down hardware contribute to weight savings while maintaining the structural integrity needed for trail riding.

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