New Krux 8.25 Truck

[BMCsteve]

Krux just released a new 8.25 truck.  I generally ride Theeve 5.5 (8.18 axle) on my 8.25 deck but I might have to make a switch.  I had a pair of Krux when I skated 8.0 decks and they were great trucks.  Smooth grinding, low kingpin and lasted 2 years

http://www.nhsfunfactory.com/item/33131734/krux/8.25-tall-k4-silver-trucks

[TehPwnzorer]

Krux just released a new 8.25 truck.  I generally ride Theeve 5.5 (8.18 axle) on my 8.25 deck but I might have to make a switch.  I had a pair of Krux when I skated 8.0 decks and they were great trucks.  Smooth grinding, low kingpin and lasted 2 years

http://www.nhsfunfactory.com/item/33131734/krux/8.25-tall-k4-silver-trucks

That's awesome. Wish every truck company had an 8.25 truck

[dillanharp]

Krux are rad, but I think most companies don't do an 8.25 truck because the difference in anything between 8 and 8.5 is minimal, and you're just being a picky asshole otherwise.

[N.L.]

Underrated trucks. Good move.

both Indy and Thunder have trucks with axles 1/4" difference in width with the 149s and 159/151s...

I think some people will be stoked on an 8.25" truck...

[TehPwnzorer]

Krux are rad, but I think most companies don't do an 8.25 truck because the difference in anything between 8 and 8.5 is minimal, and you're just being a picky asshole otherwise.

They do make 159, 169 etc which is only 0.25" difference between trucks so I don't really see the point of not making 8.25 trucks other than it'd mess up their order of sizes.

I think the majority of people ride 8 - 8.5 and something inbetween so I don't see how a 8.25 truck would be anything but profitable

[Xen]

ACE 44s are 8.25" and I bounce around between 8.2-8.38 range and find that the 8.25" size feels better than 139/149s for these widths.

I've always wanted to try Krux as I hear they are very good (Indy but turnier and lighter) but underrated.

[N.L.]

based on stage 2 indy geo from what i understand.

i have a set of 4.0's on a cruiser and they're great. super nice turn, low KP, light. only downer is the made in china bit if that bothers you...

thinking about trying the 5.0s on my regular set up but still digging the thunder 149s too much.

[Chango]

Krux just released a new 8.25 truck.  I generally ride Theeve 5.5 (8.18 axle) on my 8.25 deck but I might have to make a switch.  I had a pair of Krux when I skated 8.0 decks and they were great trucks.  Smooth grinding, low kingpin and lasted 2 years

First thing that comes to mind when I think of Krux, too. I only had one pair, but how smooth they grinded really stood out. I'd get another pair if they weren't made in China, and if I hadn't got used to 149s.

[AsianVegan]

I always found it strange Indy does the 159/8.75 but not a quarter size between 8 and 8.5. Maybe it would kinda kill sales of both 139 and 149's.

[Spitfire4life]

These look great. I love Indy 149's on an 8.5, but they can be pretty heavy. I have some 5.5 Theeves (8.18 axle) on my 8.5, but they're just a little too small. I think the 8.25 trucks with an 8.5 board would be perfect.

[Xen]

I've run (and am currently running) ACE 44s on an 8.5" - they feel and look small to me, even with three washers on the axel side; I think they're perfect for 8.3s tho.

[TehPwnzorer]

These look great. I love Indy 149's on an 8.5, but they can be pretty heavy. I have some 5.5 Theeves (8.18 axle) on my 8.5, but they're just a little too small. I think the 8.25 trucks with an 8.5 board would be perfect.

Why does everyone say Indys are heavy when there are so many options to choose between now

My 149s weight 340gms ea while my 139s are 323gms ea. Forged hollow 139s are 339gms ea. Theeve TiKings 8.5" are 339gms. That's 1 gram less than Ti Indys(No Ti kingpin on Indys) Both are way lighter than Aces.

Let's face it. Independent trucks used to be heavy, but that's a thing of the past. Of course, they're still heavier than Thunders, but way more stable too. Theeve TiH doesn't compare because it's fully made out of TiH and there's no truck on the market that's built like that.

[BMCsteve]

I think that's because Indy 149 Titanium are 340g and retail for $80 whereas Krux 5.0 (149) are 338g and retail for $30

2g doesn't make a difference but $50 does

[TehPwnzorer]

I think that's because Indy 149 Titanium are 340g and retail for $80 whereas Krux 5.0 (149) are 338g and retail for $30

2g doesn't make a difference but $50 does

How exactly do Krux trucks compare to eachother? Like Tommy Sandoval's promodel is apparently heavier than Silas' promodel when they both are forged hollow downlows... Then there's one model that's lighter than both of them and and it doesn't even have hollow axles. Makes me think if the NHS site is accurate when it comes to Krux trucks...

[BMCsteve]

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I think that's because Indy 149 Titanium are 340g and retail for $80 whereas Krux 5.0 (149) are 338g and retail for $30

2g doesn't make a difference but $50 does

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How exactly do Krux trucks compare to eachother? Like Tommy Sandoval's promodel is apparently heavier than Silas' promodel when they both are forged hollow downlows... Then there's one model that's lighter than both of them and and it doesn't even have hollow axles. Makes me think if the NHS site is accurate when it comes to Krux trucks...

Not sure honestly.  There are weight variances by a few grams in all trucks.  One Indy 149 Ti might be 345 another might be 335.  They might just grab one, throw it on the scale and then post the weight.

 

[BMCsteve]

Also, I think Indy and Krux are both great trucks.  I've spent money on Ti Indy's as well but ultimately stuck with my Theeve TiKing.  The weight really doesn't mean anything but if I'm spending money I don't mind paying a bit extra for something lighter

[TehPwnzorer]

It's odd because the information on their Indy trucks page is as accurate as it can get for every single model/colorway :/

[Spitfire4life]

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These look great. I love Indy 149's on an 8.5, but they can be pretty heavy. I have some 5.5 Theeves (8.18 axle) on my 8.5, but they're just a little too small. I think the 8.25 trucks with an 8.5 board would be perfect.

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Why does everyone say Indys are heavy when there are so many options to choose between now

My 149s weight 340gms ea while my 139s are 323gms ea. Forged hollow 139s are 339gms ea. Theeve TiKings 8.5" are 339gms. That's 1 gram less than Ti Indys(No Ti kingpin on Indys) Both are way lighter than Aces.

Let's face it. Independent trucks used to be heavy, but that's a thing of the past. Of course, they're still heavier than Thunders, but way more stable too. Theeve TiH doesn't compare because it's fully made out of TiH and there's no truck on the market that's built like that.

Weight was a bad description word. Something about an 8.5 truck just feels so beastly. I kind of enjoy having my trucks be a little smaller than the board (on 8.5s at least). I feel like when the truck is slightly smaller, more of your foot is over the wheel, as opposed to having just your toes over the wheel, so the turning will be a little more responsive.

I'm sure all of it is just in my mind, but I do feel a difference, so I'll continue.

[BMCsteve]

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These look great. I love Indy 149's on an 8.5, but they can be pretty heavy. I have some 5.5 Theeves (8.18 axle) on my 8.5, but they're just a little too small. I think the 8.25 trucks with an 8.5 board would be perfect.

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Why does everyone say Indys are heavy when there are so many options to choose between now

My 149s weight 340gms ea while my 139s are 323gms ea. Forged hollow 139s are 339gms ea. Theeve TiKings 8.5" are 339gms. That's 1 gram less than Ti Indys(No Ti kingpin on Indys) Both are way lighter than Aces.

Let's face it. Independent trucks used to be heavy, but that's a thing of the past. Of course, they're still heavier than Thunders, but way more stable too. Theeve TiH doesn't compare because it's fully made out of TiH and there's no truck on the market that's built like that.

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Weight was a bad description word. Something about an 8.5 truck just feels so beastly. I kind of enjoy having my trucks be a little smaller than the board (on 8.5s at least). I feel like when the truck is slightly smaller, more of your foot is over the wheel, as opposed to having just your toes over the wheel, so the turning will be a little more responsive.

I'm sure all of it is just in my mind, but I do feel a difference, so I'll continue.

I do agree with this.  I think it's a leverage thing.  It might be in my head but if the deck is slightly wider than the trucks I feel like the flick/flip is a lot easier

[HHH]

I have a feeling that indy could come out with a 8.25 truck in a few months. Do krux turn similar to indies?

[JamesNtheGntPch]

I lost it at the primo part. 

[TheRealDeal]

Whaley is the man. Haven't ridden krux in 16 or 17 years but I used to love'em.  I've actually emailed Indy about making an 8.25 truck 'cause I'm an obsessive nut...I think I'm gonna order a pair when I get back to the states.

[bbk]

I got a pair of silas adidas 4.0  high last year and those bastards just wouldn't turn right for me, it's wierd cause i've read that people praise thier bushings and what not, but I could not skate that truck

[the snake]

isn't that hole in the hanger the weak point of these trucks ? any experiences to share ? in the awkward sexual experience thread maybe ?

[BMCsteve]

isn't that hole in the hanger the weak point of these trucks ? any experiences to share ? in the awkward sexual experience thread maybe ?

I've always heard great things about Krux durability.  Like all brands some people might have an issue here or there but most people that skate them praise them.  I've never seen an issue with the hole, the force on the hanger is actually disbursed around the hole and you can see the rest of the hanger is pretty beefy.

I think the best thing about them is the low kingpin so you dont have to worry about hanging up.  Definitely gonna pick up a pair for my 8.25 setup, just havent gotten around to it yet

[the snake]

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isn't that hole in the hanger the weak point of these trucks ? any experiences to share ? in the awkward sexual experience thread maybe ?

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I've always heard great things about Krux durability.  Like all brands some people might have an issue here or there but most people that skate them praise them.  I've never seen an issue with the hole, the force on the hanger is actually disbursed around the hole and you can see the rest of the hanger is pretty beefy.

I think the best thing about them is the low kingpin so you dont have to worry about hanging up.  Definitely gonna pick up a pair for my 8.25 setup, just havent gotten around to it yet

good to ear, they're gonna sell them like lil' breads (french expression)

[Tracer]

Other than crail, Krux is the only other brand to make a 8.25 truck

Are there others?

[BMCsteve]

Other than crail, Krux is the only other brand to make a 8.25 truck

Are there others?

Destructo makes an 8.25, Theeve and Tensor make an 8.18

[bbk]

and Jbones favorite Mini logo makes a 8.38

[the snake]

indy could make millions if they do 144 mm trucks, what are they waiting for ?