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What brand are you using? I've got a set of SLX M670 10 spd shifters in very good nic lying around. Sram X9 10spd rear der.

28c all the way!!!!! Mecheng89 mentioned looking for 28c, Specialized Turbo and Roubaix come in 28c and are not badly priced either.

28c all the way!!!!! Mecheng89 mentioned looking for 28c, Specialized Turbo and Roubaix come in 28c and are not badly priced either.

I own beautifully handcrafted Mercer road frame and fork with discs. I bit of a mix of old and new. Steel just has unique riding feel. As for floppy and heavy, that's 50 years ago. Steel has totally transformed compared to the good old days and in the hands of a proper framebuilder/craftsman will compete with any modern day material.

As for Argus seeding what happened to good old fashioned A - Z and then AA - ZZ?

It's not only the online vs LBS price difference. What sometimes boggles my mind is the price difference of the same product from shop to shop. How do they explain that?

Thanks for the response guys. 1 Chain is not worn, only couple weeks old and i am in the habit of gauging it regularly. 2 I've experimented with clutch on and off, the clutch does work as the howl drivetrain tightens up when engaged. Personally i don't like the feel of the shifting with clutch engaged but i suppose it's there for a reason. 3 Happens on low gears 11/12 tooth. Makes sense as that's when der cage has least tension and when using those gears you at higher speeds, hence more chainslap etc. Will have a look at chain length.

Hi guys, will appreciate some advise or input. I run a 1 x 11 drivetrain, M8000 XT der, cassette and shifter with XTR 960 crank and 34t Absolute Black N/W ring bolted to centre positioin where middle blade would usually be. Niner EMD9 hardtail. I am however experiencing chain drops on a regular basis over rough/corrugated terrain and as you have to stop to put chain back on, gets quite annoying. I've tried the clutch system engaged and disengaged. Is this a common problem or not? I am now seriously considering a chainguide.

I've been riding Shimano XTR pedals for years, but have to agree that the current design is rubbish and don't understand how the clever chaps back in Japan have not jet sorted the issues. The previous generation XTR pedal was perfect. I myself have gone over to one of the other brands.