Shimano HONEChainset Question
simonp123
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I’m after a bit of technical advice regarding a Shimano crank/chain set I have just got on a used Stumpjumper frame I just bought.
The set is a HONE, which after Googling appears to be a few year old beefed up version of the LX. This setup is a twin chainring and bashguard, but I want 3 chainrings, does anyone know if I can just replace the 2 inner rings for new ones and swap the bashguard for a large chainring, or would the setup be different? Also is there any information anywhere as to which chainrings can be fitted to which cranksets?
My current Kona Blast, which is the donor I am swapping some parts from for the new build, like the fork (Tora 302 Air) wheels (Hope Hoops on Flow rims) handlebars (Easton) etc, has FSA Alpha Drive Exo Powerdrive chainset, and I think the HONE will be better if I can do what I want with it.
The BB feels a bit rough, so replace that, but that is easier for compatibility, probably going for a Hope one.
Thanks.
The set is a HONE, which after Googling appears to be a few year old beefed up version of the LX. This setup is a twin chainring and bashguard, but I want 3 chainrings, does anyone know if I can just replace the 2 inner rings for new ones and swap the bashguard for a large chainring, or would the setup be different? Also is there any information anywhere as to which chainrings can be fitted to which cranksets?
My current Kona Blast, which is the donor I am swapping some parts from for the new build, like the fork (Tora 302 Air) wheels (Hope Hoops on Flow rims) handlebars (Easton) etc, has FSA Alpha Drive Exo Powerdrive chainset, and I think the HONE will be better if I can do what I want with it.
The BB feels a bit rough, so replace that, but that is easier for compatibility, probably going for a Hope one.
Thanks.
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Yep, the Hone chainset is a lot better quality than the FSA.
The Hone chainset has a standard Bolt Circle Diameter (BCD) of 104/64mm, and could be bought in triple or double/bashguard format.
Same cranks for both so you should be able to just remove the bashring & fit any outer chainring with a BCD of 104mm. Doesn't even need to be Shimano.
CRC have the following Shimano Hone 44T chainring:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=9234
However, I don't think you specifically need the Hone outer chainring - you can find a chainring that costs a lot less than the above (i.e. 42T Shimano Alivio chainring £16 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=19105)
I guess you first need to decide what size chainring you want...0 -
Cool, thanks for that. I reckon I will replace all 3 chainrings as the inner 2 look well worn, and I have a nealry new chain and cassette on the donor bike.
What is good value (not necessarily just cheap) on durable not too heavy chainsets? I have an XT cassette on the rear as they were on sale when I bought the new wheels.0 -
If you're thinking of a whole new chainsey, CRC have the Shimano SLX on offer for just £90 at the moment. Always gets excellent reviews, not far off XT for performance I believe
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=28020
Or, the RaceFace Evolve, for £80
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=26946
Although if you're after something specifically burlier...
RaceFace Atlas AM, £195
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=39091
Depends on your budget...0 -
is ti much more to buy the whole crank set? Probably not.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Sear ... +chainring
£60 for all 3 rings V £90 for the whole set. I am sure you could find a buyer for the SLX cranks and BB - in fact I would be interested as I need a set without chainrings for a SS!0 -
Hmm, I'd presumed it would be cost effective to just replace the chainrings, but maybe not then. Food for thought..0
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You can buy a whole Deore chainset for 50 quid.0
