Guys it seenms SLX cranks are a popular item lately .... shimano did them on the back of LX , but stated they were 100% stronger than XT , yet 40% cheaper . They are 100% better looking than XT too and come in the double action ... which most of us want anyhow.
Has shimano shot themself in the ass.... and will they probably rise the price on these awesome cranks ?
Bloody good deal, super strong and change the bashie for a lighter one and they are basically the same weight as XT if you are a weenie .
Im thinking they are the bollox for us between XC and Downhill .... AM/Freeride super cranks ?
Yeah, they look pretty good! Do they have the steel pedal insert these days?
yep , steel pedal inserts confirmed , DEFINATELY .
on the doubles they do, on the triples they don't
Yeah mate , im talking doubles , i cant see any point on getting the triple unless you are doing a bit of road riding. the double on big ring (2) and back 9 is the same as the triple on big 3 and back 7... hardly worth the hassle unless you are a die hard XC rider.
i cant see any point on getting the triple unless you are doing a bit of road riding. the double on big ring (2) and back 9 is the same as the triple on big 3 and back 7... hardly worth the hassle unless you are a die hard XC rider.
oh, no, look! worms! everywhere 🙂
worms ... where ?
LX HTII 44-32-22T = 936g
Hone HTII 44-32-22T = more, (inc. steel pedal threads/HT axle)
Hone HTII bash-32-22T = more (inc. steel pedal threads/HT axle)
SLX 44-32-22T = 889g, (inc. steel/composite middle ring)
SLX bash-36-22T =~ 1000g (inc. steel pedal threads/HT axle)
Even pre-'credit-crunch' prices for the double SLX were the same as the Hone double crank
I don't really see any revolution tbh?
The steel/composite ring on the SLX triple is a good idea though
"the double on big ring (2) and back 9 is the same as the triple on big 3 and back 7"
Thats assuming you are using a 32T middle ring and an 11-34T casette (where no. 7 is a 15T) Though close, the 44-15T is actually a higher (harder/faster) combination than 32-11T
A lot of people won't/don't use an 11-34T casette either because the 34T is rarely needed. A 32T is often more usful and gives a more even spread of gears
On a 11-32T casette no. 7 is a 14T and is obvuiosly higher/harder/faster gear combination again
whats the hone weight ?
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LX HTII 44-32-22T = 936g
Hone HTII 44-32-22T = more, (inc. steel pedal threads/HT axle)
Nope the Hone triple doesn't have steel pedal threads and is almost the same as LX other than colour the weight is the same.
guys , the big thing is the fact people used to buy XT because it was way mor replacable than XTR , now SLX is cheaper BUT stronger. and i comes already graced with a double . im not arguing the fact of the ratios , im only specifying it as nearly the same gear as having a triple.
I've just built my new bike up with XTR cranks. A couple of the guys I ride with have SLX and my comment would be this.
SLX rock. I got my XTR at pre increase prices (220 over 430) but even at the lower price the SLX look a bargain and at the new price... At a quick glance you wouldn't spot the difference. I've had a go of theirs and okay the XTR is better (and lighter) but for how often I change the front chainring is it really worth it? Does look cool on top of the car mind 😉
Very impressed with them. Don't get me wrong I love the XTR, but for value for money against performance, SLX are very good indeed.
The SLX rear mech looks great too, and at £27.50 from Merlin (a few weeks ago!) they are a steal
I've just built my new bike up with XTR cranks. A couple of the guys I ride with have SLX and my comment would be this.SLX rock. I got my XTR at pre increase prices (220 over 430) but even at the lower price the SLX look a bargain and at the new price... At a quick glance you wouldn't spot the difference. I've had a go of theirs and okay the XTR is better (and lighter) but for how often I change the front chainring is it really worth it? Does look cool on top of the car mind
Very impressed with them. Don't get me wrong I love the XTR, but for value for money against performance, SLX are very good indeed.
Thats what im saying mate , they are WAY stiffer than XTR , but nowhere near as light . I trash cranks dead easy and there is no way im spending $600 on a set of cranks to cry over . XT are sensational but i have a set of 8 month old that you wouldnt give me $10 for , the big ring is basically a bashie . The SLX are going to be a massive hit in the coming months/year , im just thinking when will shimano or the LBS's pump the prices accordingly.
😆 looks 😆 XTR always gets the looks .... and will do until something knocks it off the perch ... and SRAM has still not put an alu crank forward to even bother it on the top .
It will be there for a long time .... BUT in these days of many applications , we have waited for a crank to bridge the gap between DH/FR stiffness and XC weight , the SLX has done that ..... just buy a gamut bashie and its the weight of a XT triple.
According to the tech info an SLX chainset with 2 rings and bash is 976g and without the bash is 923g. XT is 853g with 3 rings on.
I pulled my Hone cranks apart to clean them when i swapped frames, also weighed them.
Hone Bottom Bracket, 96g
Hone Non-Drive Side Crank Arm, 228g
Hone Drive Side Crank Arm, 395g
Hone Middle Ring, 43g
Straitline Alloy Bash Guard, 123g
4 Crank Bolts, 12g
Total Weight for single chainring setup, 897g
The granny and extra 4 crank bolts would add about 50 to 60grams i think.
i can absolutely assure you the bashie weighs 149g alone !!!!!
A lot of people won't/don't use an 11-34T casette either because the 34T is rarely needed.
Cough. Cough.!
I use it. But then again I'm just old. Could I get a 36t on there...
[ponders]
My god, this is the most boring thread ever!
A Saint bash weighs 79g so an SLX one is twice as heavy? Or are you including bolts with this?
I still think the XT cranks look better
SLX is good, and excellent value, but a revelation? Not really!
hmm, alot a bit over excited over a pair of cranks???!!
i have the d&b slx & its exellent .
they are proving popular as they are exellent value & they are in a little catagory of there own they are certainly not budget performers but are a budget price plus slx is new so everyone wants it.
"LX HTII 44-32-22T = 936g
Hone HTII 44-32-22T = more, (inc. steel pedal threads/HT axle)
Nope the Hone triple doesn't have steel pedal threads and is almost the same as LX other than colour the weight is the same. "
Fair enough, I thought they did as a mate bought hone triples over LXs to gain the steel bits
"According to the tech info an SLX chainset with 2 rings and bash is 976g and without the bash is 923g. XT is 853g with 3 rings on. "
They used to be displayed as 889 and 1000g was from somewhere else as it wasn't on the shimano site for ages