Shimano Deore LX cranks 5 bolt - model number FC-M563

Crank is made from aluminium and uses a square taper bottom bracket.

Bolt circle diameter (BCD) for big and middle rings is 94mm. Granny ring uses a 58mm BCD. Chainrings are mounted using 5 bolts.

What do they weigh?

For a 175mm set:

  • The driveside crankarm without chainrings weighs 272g.
  • The non-driveside crankarm without chainrings weighs 212g.

Once shortened to 140mm, the crankarms weigh 391g.


Shotened LX crankarms to 140mm

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