Shimano Saint chainset review

Stepping up the standard, Saint style

Our rating

4.5

283.47
189.00

Published: January 22, 2009 at 10:00 am

Our review
Saint resets the all-round hardcore crank benchmark.

Shimano’s old Saint cranks were the benchmark for easy-use strength. These new ones are light enough to race but still burly. They’re a complete redesign on the proven hollow arm, integrated axle Hollowtech II platform, and use Duralumin alloy previously reserved for XTR and Dura-Ace.

They feel monumentally stiff and their strength is equally impressive. Ground and ankle clearance is improved too, while deep bearing cups and a permanently fixed pedal insert also boost user friendliness.

Recent Shimano bottom brackets are running a lot longer than original ones, too. This double version has a usefully broad 36/22-tooth range behind a honeycomb bashguard designed to absorb impact shock rather than smashing the spider if you really case it.

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