im pretty sure you can get 6 bolt shimano rotors. i saw em on chainreactioncycles. they may come stock with splined though.Just realized that the Brake Rotors isn't Bolt on....
Does the Saints have the Bolt on Rotor? I have Hadleys... i will not swap out Hubs if that is the case.
Find another place you can save 1/3 of a pound (or a 1/2 pound off the profiles). They are: tires, fork, ti spring, maaaybe wheels depending on what you're running. I'd say that's pretty significant.don't get the cranks. IMO they haven't really gone through that much of weight savings compared to last year, Incl BB the 170mm 1 Ring Saint w/ bash is 1060g. It used to be a tad less than 1200g so where talking about a weight savings of 12% or .31 lbs
You could just use the avid rotors on your bike now.. unless you plan on selling them or something.Just realized that the Brake Rotors isn't Bolt on....
Does the Saints have the Bolt on Rotor? I have Hadleys... i will not swap out Hubs if that is the case.
Yup. You can get the standard 6 bolt. I've also run a Saint brake with a hayes rotor with no problems.im pretty sure you can get 6 bolt shimano rotors. i saw em on chainreactioncycles. they may come stock with splined though.
Theoreticly, the Saint brakes should have more ramping up feeling like the Elixir, as the different sized pistons come out slightly different providing more power increase as the ever comes in.I would get new cranks for sure, but keep your codes unless you're really dissatisfied. The codes I've felt were very solid and easily adjustable. I don't think there's an inherent advantage to running saints. They're still split caliper, two piston setup. If your codes are really that bad, then swap, but it seems to me like you'd be moving laterally rather than up.
Agreed. Mine installed like any other derailleur I have ever used. Sounds like a fluke to me.Whilst Im sure you know how to set up gears - Shimano dont design derailleurs that dont work. Perhpas you had a dodgy one? I have one on my bike that has been perfect.
If you're looking for an upgrade, I'd recommend the dura-ace mechs. I've been running the 7800-SS (short) for the last two years and a tonne of races, and it has been great.I tried the new saint derailleur. Sucked into the hype. Did not like it at all. Went back to my old trusty 3 year old m952 xtr, no worries.
If you're looking for an upgrade, I'd recommend the dura-ace mechs. I've been running the 7800-SS (short) for the last two years and a tonne of races, and it has been great.
I changed over from a 952 of many years, and the dura-ace is lighter, gives snappier shifts thanks to a much stiffer spring, and the shorter cage stays out of the way. Pretty much an improvement in every way. Rollamajig makes it perfect.
Worrying about weight on a DH bike makes about as much sense to me as worrying your O2 mask doesn't work on a jet plane going into a mountain side.
I have only ridden the cranks and they are amazing. Fairly light, strong as hell, and easy to install/remove. Go for the cranks Dave!
I agree, I'm not a fan of the Saint shifter either. I reckon the Saint derailleur and a M970 XTR shifter would be the way to go. I run a M770 XT shifter with a Saint derailleur but wish I had the XTR...The new mech feels good, but the shifter doesn't, feel "cheap" somehow, and hard to change gears, not pressed(on a showq bike on the Shimano stand, local bike show)