Mountain Biking - New 2005 shimano gruppo

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Neil H
03-18-04, 10:27 AM
here's a sneek-preview photo of a new groupset by Shimano called HONE, intended for use on 2005 trials bikes. The rear mech is a completely new design; the rest, XTR trickle down technology.

Jonny B
03-18-04, 12:22 PM
You mean trials or trails? Sure don't look like trials chainrings or rear derailer to me. Nice though.
a2psyklnut
03-18-04, 12:34 PM
It's trails. The HOPE line is not quite as beefy as the Saint, but moreso than the Deore Line.

L8R

DMulyava
03-18-04, 12:55 PM
So is this a line to be put on "trail-bikes" such as the Kona Dawg, Specialized Enduro, etc?

Any idea on the pricing? Around what current line is it priced, and what of the weight/strength differences?
Middi-zon
03-18-04, 01:10 PM
Velo news (or was it cycling news.........well, one of the two) said that the pricing will be about the same as LX.

-Middi-zon
Jay_2004
03-18-04, 01:39 PM
So is this a line to be put on "trail-bikes" such as the Kona Dawg, Specialized Enduro, etc?

Any idea on the pricing? Around what current line is it priced, and what of the weight/strength differences?

Im thinking that too...I dont think it would come close to the SAINT line of products....im not sure
Neil H
03-18-04, 01:41 PM
its aimed at enduro-type bikes and expected to be half the price of Saint
bigchina
03-19-04, 07:05 PM
sweet... when are they gonna be distributed to retailers?
KleinMp99
03-19-04, 09:38 PM
It's trails. The HOPE line is not quite as beefy as the Saint, but moreso than the Deore Line.

L8R


Hope huh?
forum*rider
03-19-04, 11:37 PM
it says HONE on nice giant letters on the parts...