Selected Shimano cranks unbonding

[Danneaux]

Hi All!

If you have one, time to check: This last year has seen a rash of Shimano Hollowtech road cranks unbonding with occasional crankarm fractures following. The drive side crankarms are made in two pieces -- a forged inner that carries the chainrings and a formed thin aluminum outer plate that is bonded to the back plate. These can separate over time and cause...problems.

For more (and to inspect/check your own), see:
Root Google search link:
https://www.google.com/search?q=Shimano+cranks+breaking&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS780US780&ei=34CuYPOIC5fB0PEPxJ-8wAk&oq=Shimano+cranks+breaking&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAwyAggAOgcIABBHELADOgQIABANUMGiAViNpgFg07YBaAFwAXgAgAGgB4gBrwiSAQUyLjYtMZgBAKABAaoBB2d3cy13aXrIAQjAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz&ved=0ahUKEwiz9LWv6-fwAhWXIDQIHcQPD5gQ4dUDCA8

Analysis:
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/shimano-crank-failure/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj__lexd_BI

Possible home repair (though Shimano should warranty/RMA these through their dealers):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmp2G7zIby4

Gallery on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thanksshimano/

Best,

Dan.

[Rouleur834]

Hi Dan - thank you for that. Just checked and my gravel bike, with Shimano GRX, has these cranks. So not just road cranks!

[leftpoole]

I think it should be pointed out that it seems the cranks that fail are Ultegra. Occasionally Dura Ace but no other model appears to be affected in such a way/volume?