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Shimano Hone Hollowtech II M601

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Average Rating 4.5/5
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Description:Shimano Hone M601 Hollowtech II Crankset w/ BB 2007 features 32-22T gearing with Bash Guard, steel BB axle, and steel pedal bushing for durability. Integrated bottom bracket and crankset design reduces the number of parts, significantly cuts down weight and increases rigidity. Hollowtech II designs allow the bottom bracket bearings to be spaced more widely. This dramatically changes the loads on the bearings to increase rigidity and bearing service life.



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    Submitted by cobym2 a Cross Country Rider from San Juan, Philippines
    Date Reviewed: July 23, 2008
    Favorite Trail:all of them
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $90.00
    Purchased At:Ross Cycles
    Strengths:Strong, reliable, excellent shifting
    Weaknesses:Looks exactly like an LX crank, only black
    Similar Products Used:Old Shimano square tapers, XT HII, Truvativ, Deore HII, Race Face, etc.
    Bike Setup:Heckler 4 all mountain. Van36, DHX coil, Hope ProII with Mavic F219 rims, 2.35 nevegals, X9, X0, etc.
    Bottom Line:When I bought these cranks, I noticed the shifting was more precise and consistent than previous cranks I had. But, I did not expect to stay with them long. I thought I would either be upgrading to a lighter crank, or a full-on All mountain/DH crank like the Atlas or Diabolus. The thing is, upon close inspection, they look exactly like the LX cranks, only black, and with a DH outboard BB. I cant really tell if the Hone was stiffer than others (except the old ones), but it was stiff enough for me.

    Lo and behold, after two years and 2000 kms of our typical trails with long uphill grunts followed by extremely rocky and steep descents, some drops and occasional air, the thing is still going strong.

    I've had to change the worn out middle ring, the arms are all scuffed and "polished" from shoe contact, but the BB is still smooth and solid. The crank axle/spindle is now scored from contact with the left bearing, but it seems to be structurally sound.

    In all, a very reliable crankset for great value.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Carl a Downhiller from New Zealand
    Date Reviewed: April 27, 2008
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $90.00
    Purchased At:Vorb.org.nz
    Strengths:Looks mean, chunky, strong, light,
    Weaknesses:None as of yet
    Bike Setup:Hardtail DH bike
    Bottom Line:Awesome crankset. Shimano's step down from the saints. Awesome crankset. Use it for anything, and it'll keep coming back for more.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by rhydr a Downhiller from england
    Date Reviewed: October 27, 2007
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $100.00
    Strengths:everything about it.
    light
    rigid
    strong
    looks
    Weaknesses:absolutly none.
    Bike Setup:custom dirt jumper/freeride.
    Bottom Line:This crankset is lighter than the saint version and if you feel that you dont need to go overboard with saints these will do fine, they are very smooth like new after 6 months!
    make sure you face you frame and install properly and it will serve you well. Good, strong and light enough for any type of rider.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by chad pwoell a Downhiller from isle of wight
    Date Reviewed: September 5, 2007
    Favorite Trail:lymington buckland rings
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $140.00
    Purchased At:Wight Mountain
    Strengths:Quite bulky and looks very smart, i love the hollowtech part :)
    Weaknesses:none really
    Similar Products Used:fsa jump crank
    Bike Setup:Gary Fisher Opie Frame, Marzocchi dirt Jumper 3 2007, Azonic double wall handlebars, Outland stem, DMR dirt saddle, DMR moto tyres, Diamondback grips, Shimano deore hydro disc, Single Speed, DMR v8's, shimano hone hollowtech cranks

    Bottom Line:very nice crankset but if u have the money to go the full way get the saints
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4






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