SRAM RED, Force, and Quarq DZero Crank Arm Comparison

What is the difference between the SRAM RED, Force and Quarq DZero crank arms?

Written by: Josh Matthew Last updated: May 24, 2024

All of these cranks feature an 8-bolt interface and carbon fiber layup. SRAM has two versions of RED crank arms, their latest iteration is labeled RED E1. The SRAM RED E1 crank arms are the top of the line offering at $400, whereas the SRAM Force and Quarq DZero, which both share the same carbon layup, and are priced at $211. The SRAM RED and Force D1 are available in either DUB or GXP versions. The SRAM RED E1, Force D2 and Quarq DZero are available in DUB only.

In addition, since these cranks all use the same 8-bolt interface, you can mix and match any SRAM or Quarq crank arm with any SRAM or Quarq power meter (just make sure the cranks and power meter are the current generation).

SRAM RED E1 Crank Arms

Black and silver SRAM RED AXS E1 Crank Arms.

Cost: $400
Versions: DUB
Lengths Available: 160 mm, 165 mm, 167.5 mm, 170 mm, 172.5 mm, 175 mm
Material: Carbon Fiber
Spindle Size: DUB: 29 mm
Weight: 311 grams (172.5)
Compatible with: SRAM DUB Bottom Brackets
Interface: SRAM 8-bolt

SRAM RED Crank Arms

SRAM Red D1 Crank Arms

Cost: $410
Versions: DUB and GXP
Lengths Available: 165 mm, 167.5 mm, 170 mm, 172.5 mm, 175 mm
Material: Carbon Fiber
Spindle Size: DUB: 29 mm | GXP: 22/24 mm
Weight: DUB 340 grams (172.5) | GXP: 402 grams (172.5)
Compatible with: SRAM DUB and GXP Bottom Brackets
Interface: SRAM 8-bolt

SRAM Force D2 Crank Arms

Cost: $211
Versions: DUB
Lengths Available: 165 mm, 167.5 mm, 170 mm, 172.5 mm, 175 mm
Material: Carbon Fiber
Spindle Size: DUB: 29 mm
Weight: 480 grams (172.5)
Compatible with: SRAM DUB Bottom Brackets
Interface: SRAM 8-bolt

SRAM Force D1 Crank Arms

Cost: $211
Versions: DUB and GXP
Lengths Available: 165 mm, 167.5 mm, 170 mm, 172.5 mm, 175 mm
Material: Carbon Fiber
Spindle Size: DUB: 29 mm | GXP: 22/24 mm
Weight: DUB 480 grams (172.5) | GXP: 504 grams (172.5)
Compatible with: SRAM DUB and GXP Bottom Brackets
Interface: SRAM 8-bolt

Quarq DZero Crank Arms

Quarq DZero DUB Crank Arms

Cost: $211
Versions: DUB
Lengths Available: 165 mm, 167.5 mm, 170 mm, 172.5 mm, 175 mm
Material: Carbon Fiber
Spindle Size: 29 mm
Weight: 478 grams (172.5)
Compatible with: SRAM DUB Bottom Brackets
Interface: SRAM 8-bolt

10 Comments

Flo December 22, 2024 at 1:58 pm

Hi,

Is the old Quarq Riken R Powermeter compatible withe Red D1 AXS crankarms?

Kind regards

1. Dave Harris December 23, 2024 at 6:56 am
  
  Hi and thanks for the question.
  
  Unfortunately, the Riken is not compatible with AXS crankarms. Two obstacles. Your Riken is likely a 3 bolt crankset interface. Also, with the advent of AXS in 2019, there was a lateral spacing change of 1.5 mm. This makes mixing/matching pre-AXS with AXS incompatible. If going with the Red AXS arms, you will need a Dub power meter spider to match. If your Riken is 110 BCD, The Quarq DZero Dub spider works perfectly!
  
  Thanks,
  
  1. Flo December 29, 2024 at 3:02 pm
    
    Hi , thanks for the reply.
    
    The riken r is already with 8 bolt and is the spacing change only relevant for the compatibility with the derailleur or even with the Crankset?
    
    1. Dave Harris December 30, 2024 at 6:57 am
      
      Hi and thanks for the great question.
      
      The Quarq Riken is compatible with the pre-2019 8 bolt cranksets. The spacing change was a lateral one involving the power meter spider and the crankset itself making mixing/matching pre-2019 with Dub incompatible. The chainline was not changed but front derailleur issues and spider/crankset contact may occur if one were to mate incompatible units.
      
      Thanks,
      
giannis zentelis December 11, 2024 at 11:31 am

Hi there I want to ask if the quarq dfour dub power meter is compatible with the last generation sram red axs e1 dub crank arms

1. Dave Harris December 11, 2024 at 11:47 am
  
  Hi and thanks for the question.
  
  Yes indeed. The Quarq DFour Dub was initially designed for Shimano 9100 chainrings and will fit all Carbon AXS cranksets including the new Red AXS E1 cranks.
  
  Thanks,
  
Andreas Rasmussen May 24, 2024 at 7:27 am

Do you know if the dzero is compatible with the SRAM Rival cranks they used to do an aluminum version of the dzero but that is now discontinued.

1. Dave Harris May 24, 2024 at 7:29 am
  
  Hi and thanks for the question.
  
  Although the Quarq DZero Dub and the aluminum Rival AXS crank share the same 8 bolt mounting pattern, SRAM has designed the DZero power meter spider to be compatible with their AXS Force and Red carbon cranksets only.
  
  Thanks,
  
Ted Yankello April 22, 2024 at 3:35 pm

Hi – are the Quarq DZero Crank Arms compatible for non-boost DUB mtb applications with a 49mm chain line? Looking at these to replace the XX1 non-boost crank arms that are currently paired with the SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB Power Meter.

Thank you!
-Ted

1. Dave Harris April 23, 2024 at 5:35 am
  
  Hi Ted and thanks for the question.
  
  No. The Quarq DZero crankarms are designed specifically for Road and Gravel applications. You will want to stick to MTB-specific cranks.
  
  Thanks,