The Shimano CUES FC-U6000-1 is a clean, hard-wearing 1x crankset built for the LINKGLIDE drivetrain family. With a single 30-tooth steel chainring and a stiff two-piece aluminium crank, it keeps the chain settled over rough ground and delivers reliable, low-fuss power transfer for city, touring and trail riding.

Highlights

• Single-ring simplicity that works across 9, 10 and 11-speed LINKGLIDE setups
• Dynamic Chain Engagement+ tooth profile holds the chain and counters chain drop on rough terrain
• Two-piece crank design for an excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio and direct power transfer
• Hard-wearing steel chainring suited to everyday and mixed-surface use
• 24mm steel axle compatible with Hollowtech II bottom brackets

Built for 1x LINKGLIDE

This crankset is designed specifically for Shimano LINKGLIDE 1x drivetrains running 9, 10 or 11-speed cassettes. The 30-tooth ring gives you an easy, climbing-friendly gear at the front while LINKGLIDE handles the durability and shifting at the rear.

Stays on, even when it gets rough

The Dynamic Chain Engagement+ tooth profile is shaped to grip the chain and resist drops when the ground gets bumpy, so you spend less time worrying about your chain and more time riding.

Compatibility & fit

Suits 1x9, 1x10 and 1x11-speed LINKGLIDE drivetrains. This 30T version runs a 52mm chainline and is compatible with frame over-locknut dimensions up to 148mm (thru-axle) or 141mm (quick release). The 24mm steel axle uses Hollowtech II bottom brackets (for example BB-MT500, BB-MT800 or compatible) — the bottom bracket is not included. Crank length: 170mm. Q-factor: 180mm.