[Jesus]

Can't find much info on them. I know it will cost less than Saint, but will it be lighter or heavier?

One would think heavier, but you never know.

 

[Bulldog]

Judging by the sheer size differences, Hone has to be much lighter. That can be skewed by using 2-3 steel chainrings, but the arms have to be a lot lighter. I thought Hone was a beefier LX, not a cheaper Saint? An all-mountain groupo.

 

[CreeP]

I heard it was a cheaper saint and the arms aren't hollow either, and that it was heavier. One of these days we'll get the straight skinny i guess.

 

[heikkihall]

I thought they were supposed to be different badged xt arms?

 

[Incubus]

I thought they were supposed to be different badged xt arms?

I believe that to be the case. Then again, aren't LX different badged XTs as well? Different rings maybe?

 

[Bulldog]

Then again, aren't LX different badged XTs as well? Different rings maybe?

Different alloy is the main feature, but yes different rings too.

 

[Incubus]

These cranks are now on Jenson's site (albeit not in stock) with a price of $165. Which I assume is MSRP as I think Shimano mandates listing MSRP on e-tailers websites. That's a good price for cranks/rings/bb.

Unrelated... they also have LX branded hydro levers for $117 while XT levers are $58.

 

[sama1ter]

according to shimano rep:

hone is a step between the saint and lx group. it has more strength then the LX, but NOT THE STRENGTH OF SAINT. They should take a beating on moderatly sized stuff if installed correctly, but still not up the the caliber of saint. They will have LX Pricing.

 

[Grimey]

is it stronger than XT?

 

[CreeP]

i should think so but it still seems uncertain.

and what's with this every-shimano-crank-is-a-rebadged-some-other-shimano thing? they sure as hell look quite different to me! hone has a similar 'collar' around the base of the arm to the current hollowtech II but is completely different in shape.

 

[Bulldog]

is it stronger than XT?

Should be by design, although execution counts too.

Saint = DH/FR
Hone = light FR / "All-mountain"
Everything else = XC

 

[CreeP]

hmm, found this on ebay last night: