"gerrit van wijk" <
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> There is some more news on German bike-sites. For instance
>
www.bike-guide.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5475&mode=&order=0 &thold=0
>
> Apparently Hone is a enduro/freeride group bringing saint technology (including hollowtech II
> crank and dual-control) at half the cost.
>
> The name is derived from 'honing', a downhill term, where you descent a mountain using only the
> rear brake?
yeah, I see Kinky Cowboy just asked about Shimano's naming... That's interesting, thanks for the
education.
BTW, I think "Dura-Ace" is an awesome name for what it is. XTR is sort of unimaginative.
> Furthermore saint rear hubs will come in a new flavor, 150mm wide. Also rapidfire is overhauled
> for other groups. I've heard rumors Shimano is bringing dual-control as an option to more groups
> and ultegra will be 10 speed?
I've heard the Ultegra rumor from two LBS, but that may be wishful thinking on their part. I doubt
they are in the know. I wouldn't mind having a 13-27 10s Ultegra cassette for my bike, tho.
> More news is to follow in coming days.
Dave