Anyone have experience with E*Thirteen Helix Core OR Helix Race E spec cranks?

[maxcycles]

Hello! Looking at changing out the stock crankset on my Giant Reign e+. The stock Praxis EC-1's are still functional, but having snapped a pair of Praxis cadet cranks in the past I am looking to upgrade sooner than later as I could see this happening with these. A bit baffling that Giant didn't spec the HD version of this crankset, honestly. Praxis was good to me in the past with a warranty replacement and I've considered just upgrading to their HD version, but it's quite heavy and there are other options available....

I'm interested in the E*Thirteen offerings but have not found any rider reviews on the Helix Core model, and only one review on the Helix Race which are a pretty premium price, putting them up against Hope or PINND. Both appear to be perfectly compatible with the Sync Drive motor. Anyone have experience with these?

 

[Arethustra]

I have the 155 e13 helix race espec alloy crank arms that I'm using for my Crestline buildout. Happy to answer any questions that don't involve using them yet.

 

[S1mmo]

Hello @Arethustra

Could you please let me know if you used these crank arms and if you would recommend them?
Thank you

 

[whitymon]

I am currently using the Helix Core e*spec Alloy Crank that came with my bike. They are just fine but something I really like is the little disk rubber that came with the crank arm.

Looks like nothing but it protect a lot my motor - both version have it.

Depending on how hard you ride or not you will not see any difference with the race but they might look better for some and 50g lighter - careful about offset so as there are 2 different ones on the race.

I guess if you crack your stock one, you could go with the race or just spare money buy the core and see it you break them.

The only reason I would honestly change them would be the size, got 160mm and I would like to have 150/155. But 5mm is
just not worth spending money to me right now.

 

[greenbirdblacklion594]

I use them and they are great!

 

[S1mmo]

Thank you for your replies.

I've bent two Sram X0 crank arms recently from pedal strikes so I'm hoping to find something a bit stronger.

How are yours holding up?

Do you think it's worth paying extra for the E13 Helix Race?

 

[greenbirdblacklion594]

Absolutely. They have a similar profile to the Hope and Pinnd cranks they just have less machining in the underside. Look great in gold if you have any kashima!

 

[S1mmo]

I have got some kashima, is the crank colour a close match?
Thank you.

 

[greenbirdblacklion594]

It's not an exact match but it's probably as close as you're going to get. Black is a safe bet if you want a better match!

 

[S1mmo]

Thank you.
I was thinking silver to better hide the damage and scuff marks.

 

[greenbirdblacklion594]

Yeah silver is certainly a good option if you cash get them as they can take a bashing!

 

[Ruebi]

Since I bent 2 sets of Helix Core cranks ethirteen gave me a significant discount for the Helix R cranks. They look pretty nice, the a bit are lighter then the Helix Core cranks and they were flawless since.

However, they are cranks...what should I say besides weight and look

Edit: They come with an OEM protection wrap and some crank boots.

 

[S1mmo]

Thank you to everyone for your replies.
I've ordered them direct from E*Thirteen UK in Silver - 155mm.