Shimano Saint 2009
Shimano's Saint groupset was the component giant's first foray into parts specifically designed for "extreme" riding. The result was a great performer and undoubtedly very robust, but it came with something of a weight penalty. The heft of the original Saint parts meant that large parts of the target market (especially downhill racers) stuck with Shimano's lighter groups and took the chance that they'd hold together. With that in mind, the all-new 2009 Saint group (available from August 2008) sees a considerable weight reduction while still promising enhanced performance and durability. A clever trick if they can pull it off - let's dive in...more information, visit http://www.bikemagic.com