Shimano  Hone M600 Crankset

Shimano's Hone groupset hasn't been a massive success, but we reckon the chainset is well worth a look for harder than average XC riders. It's essentially the same as LX, but in a different colour and with reinforced steel inserts for the pedals to thread into. This is no bad thing though, because that adds a bit of toughness to an already stiff and sturdy chainset. Add the double chainring and polycarbonate bash guard option that we've been running - triple also available - and you've got a very tidy looking and thoroughly durable 'A ll Mountain' chainset.

• HOLLOWTECH II crankset design
• Gearing: 44-32-22T
• Steel BB axle and steel pedal bushing for durability.