SHIMANO Saint FC-M815-2 Double 9s Crankset Compatibility & Specifications

SHIMANO Saint FC-M815-2 wide axle Crankset 2x9 speed chain compatible.

The Saint dual chainring crank is Shimano's first purpose built wide range mountain bike double featuring 36 x 22 gearing

Hollowtech II Design: Increased strength by over 200%.
Options: Available in 68 / 73 / 83mm shell widths.
Wide Range Double Gearing: The dual chainring crank is a purpose built 36 x 22 wide range double crankset. Compatible with the Saint / SLX Double front derailleur.
Longer BB Adapter Cups: New longer bottom bracket cups improve durability & compatibility with aftermarket chain guides.
Durable Bash guard: The resin honeycomb design is super durable.

Model Number: FC-M815-2
Series: SAINT
Crank Construction: HOLLOWTECH II
Cassette Compatibility: 9-speed
Chain Compatibility: Super Narrow HG for 9-speed
4-Arm Chainrings: yes
Cahainring Sizes: 36-22T
Bolt Circle Diameter: 104/64mm
Crank Arm Length: 165/170/175mm
Crank Arms: forged aluminum / hollow type
Outer Chainring N/A
Middle Chainring: aluminum
Inner Chainring aluminum
Chainring Bolts & nuts: aluminum (bolt), steel (nut)
Chain Guard: Bash Guard
Chaincase Compatible: no
Bottom Bracket: SM-BB80 included
E-type FD Compatible: yes
Chain Line: 54.3mmmm
BB Shell Width: 83mm
Average Weight 1090g including BB (170mm)
To lock the crank you'll need Shimano crank-arm/cap tool TL-FC16.
To fit or remove the HollowTech II BB, you'll need Shimano Tool TL-FC32 or alternative is the 2 in 1 Park Tool Bottom Bracket Tool BBT-9C.

Front Derailleur Compatibility: Either FD-M815 or FD-M817.

Compatible ONLY with 9 speed chains: CN-HG73, CN-7701, CN-HG93, CN-HG53.
Compatible with Sram 9 speed chains: PC-991, PC-971, PC-951.


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