Crankset stiffness matters more than crankset weight for most riders. The Rival DUB 12-Speed Crankset applies that principle with forged aluminum construction that prioritizes power transfer over gram-counting, leaving the carbon layups to Red and Force while delivering the same chainring interface and DUB spindle platform.

The one-piece forged aluminum arms use SRAM's X-SYNC tooth profile on the chainrings, which alternates wide and narrow teeth to match the inner and outer chain plate spacing. This isn't marketing language—it's geometry that keeps the chain seated when road vibration and cross-chaining would otherwise encourage it to wander. The direct-mount chainring interface means you're not stuck with whatever ring combination ships on the crankset. Swap rings as your racing or riding demands change without replacing the entire unit.

DUB bottom bracket compatibility opens up frame options. The 28.99mm spindle diameter works with DUB-specific bottom brackets across BSA threaded, PF30, BB30, PF86, and T47 shells. One crankset fits whatever frame standard the bike industry decided to experiment with that year. If you're building up a frameset or replacing a worn crankset, confirm your frame's bottom bracket shell before ordering—the crankset ships without a bottom bracket included.... Read More