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Chip Henderson
11-04-2007, 07:38 PM
Any opinions? I'm ordering new cranks tomorrow, and was set on Saints, but figured I'd ask around a bit first. Weight is a bit of an issue as I'm trying to get a new build as light as reasonably possible within my budget. I've always run Profiles in the past but I figured I'd give these new fangled MTB cranks a try.

Thanks guys,

Chip
gonefirefightin
11-04-2007, 07:42 PM
saints are alot easier and bomb proof. I tossed my last set of holzfellers and put on saints.
RideRMB
11-04-2007, 08:08 PM
Saint hands down. :clapping:
ctrailfreak
11-04-2007, 10:41 PM
Never had a problem out of my Holzfeller/Howitzer cranks, But then again.... My friend has never had a problem with his Saints either!

Both are great cranks, but mine came with the bike. If I had to go buy a set, I'd probably get the Saints.
Slater
11-04-2007, 10:48 PM
Holzfellers came on my SXT and after about a month or so they started creaking. If I took them off and put them back on they'd be alright for a while. After a year they were so bad I could feel the creaking in my pedals. Taking them off and putting them back on would solve the creaking for 10mins at that point. Happened to lots of people I know as well. Add to that the weight and there's no reason to get them. I picked up a set of XT's and couldn't be happier.
stinkyboy
11-04-2007, 11:04 PM
Four sets of Saints on four bikes without one problem.
arboc!
11-04-2007, 11:15 PM
ive had both and i like saints because they are easier to take off and they have pinch bolts (no destroyed spindles)!
El Gordo
11-05-2007, 01:10 AM
I love my Holzfellers OCT's they are light and super strong, they take a beating from my 235lb ass thats for sure.. The saints are nice too cant go wrong with either.. But for the price diff I think Holzfellers hands down.. What size are you looking for I have a new set of Holzfellers OCT 2.2 RG 175mm for $190 shipped..
Chip Henderson
11-06-2007, 10:50 AM
Thanks guys, 170mm single ring Saints it is :-)

Chip
scorpionsf
11-07-2007, 07:39 PM
yeah saints are a NO brainer, where and how much are you getting them for/from?
PepperJester
11-08-2007, 05:32 AM
I also have had creaking issues with my Hozefeller's (regular and OCT)