hones??

Tony06
Tony06 Posts: 311
edited September 2007 in MTB buying advice
im thinking of investing in a set of hones. But is there anything else i should consider before i splash out 70-80 quid?? its for my hardtail which i do everything on, dh fr bit of xc so i want light and strong or a happy medium.

thanks for any help

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    LX. oh wait they are the same.

    get the Hones. dont forget to make sure that the bb shell has been faced.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • Tony06
    Tony06 Posts: 311
    ye ill be leaving it into my lbs to get it all done. will it cost much extra to get it faced?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    ask them if the cost of the cranks includes fitting?

    if they say yes then confirm that this includes having or checking that the bb is faced.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Scubar
    Scubar Posts: 453
    I have both LX and Hones, Choose whichever suits the look of you bike. They are identical apart from colour.
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  • Will Snow
    Will Snow Posts: 1,154
    Scubar wrote:
    I have both LX and Hones, Choose whichever suits the look of you bike. They are identical apart from colour.

    no there not!!! Have a look at them before posting this kind of thing!!! The hones have a much thicker axle!!! Which should (in theory) give them a higher strength thann the LX's.
    i ride a hardtail