Using is for XC and road.
XT shadow RD with XT 08 rapidfire shifter
OR
X9 RD with X9 shifter.
Advantages of XT
-Shadow RD
-Low normal design
-Instant release for shifter
-2 way release for shifter
-Removerable gear indicator
-Very nice looking
Advantage for X9
-1:1 ratio
Can't think of more. Anyone can tell me more?
And which one is better? I'm more towards XT currently.
2007-12-09 06:00:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
Personally, i'll take the XT.
I like shimano's low normal design and the new shadow.
If you do XC, low normal will be a good choice.
The 1:1 ratio does'nt make much difference to me.
I tried the older XT shifter before.
Shifting is quick and i need to push only abit.
Very confortable to me.
Or another choice is the XT DCL. Dual control lever.
You can shift by pushing the brake lever up or down.
The best invention for mountain bike shifting ever! (in my opinion) Shifting can be simpler than ever.
But it will take time to get used to it.
So, my vote goes to XT. Mainly because of the low-normal design. I prefer low-normal to top-normal.
2007-12-09 06:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by ivan_up_down 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My current bike is equipped with high normal XT gear. I find when the chain is clean, the derailleur is perfectly adjusted and I let up just slightly as I shift, it is silky smooth.
Unfortunately, this is a mountain bike. The chain never stays clean for more than a few miles and if I get caught going up a hill, the last thing I want to do is let up and lose momentum. Thus, under most circumstances shifting, especially to a lower gear is rarely sweet.
I may try a low normal Shimano derailleur in order to avoid having to buy new shifters, but if money were no object, I'd immediately switch over to SRAM gear. In my experience, SRAM always shifts. No matter how coated in crud and how much pressure you have on the pedals it up and down shift flawlessly.
Hope this helps.
2007-12-09 21:05:40 · answer #2 · answered by sfr1224 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being in the business, I have started to move away from XT in favor or X-9. The shifting feels more solid (for roadies- more Campy like) and the "industrial" look is more attractive to me.
Unless you race, the instant release can be a drag, and the Shadow design- although pretty cool- is only useful if you do some pretty technical riding and tend to bash rear derailleurs. The removable gear display means nothing to most people after they have ridden for about a week so that feature is, well, meaningless except to the marketing guys.
2007-12-09 18:48:09 · answer #3 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I think that the shadow is top-normal, not low-normal.
People that have ridden both prefer SRAM over Shimano for the same level components.
I have XT and I really like it. But I just think that SRAM x.9 is a bit better.
2007-12-09 15:42:06 · answer #4 · answered by Roberto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the price comes to mind. i would get the xt since i do not believe that the 1:1 actuation ratio is all that. i'd use the savings on other upgrades. besides the shadow rd looks bad @ss.
2007-12-10 12:32:37 · answer #5 · answered by meltman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no no no. look al sram 0-x shifters. they have a 0 transfer shift nothing lost but expect high price like $200 ish. the xt is good but i think 0-x is the best.
2007-12-09 14:05:41 · answer #6 · answered by kkkk53564367 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are so close go with the one you seem to like: XT
2007-12-09 16:25:55 · answer #7 · answered by McG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shimano xt
carlos
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2007-12-09 19:50:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
XT
2007-12-09 14:41:54 · answer #9 · answered by Steve C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋