The Drongo Posted April 14, 2011 Share Heheheh dont get me started on chains...lube and 26 vs 29er... Well that is simple:- Chain XT 9speedLube - Finish Line Dry26er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted April 14, 2011 Share Gets a nod from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-unit Posted April 14, 2011 Share Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drongo Posted April 14, 2011 Share MAMPARA !! Be those some sort of cooling fins on the calipers? (All I can imagine, other than nice *** collectors.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koukie Posted April 14, 2011 Share Personal choice. The same way I can not getting a liking in Megan Fox.There is something very wrong with you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted April 14, 2011 Share MAMPARA !! Be those some sort of cooling fins on the calipers? (All I can imagine, other than nice *** collectors.) Yes they are and are removable (if they build this on the new XTR design). It will be used mainly for trail and free riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngala24 Posted April 14, 2011 Share If it comes in bb30 option ill take it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drongo Posted April 14, 2011 Share Yes they are and are removable (if they build this on the new XTR design). It will be used mainly for trail and free riding. Schaweet. That with the new 'cooler' rotors, and mineral oil! Can't be beaten - move over Avid bling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Nino Posted April 14, 2011 Share Wow. Any LBS want to take my order? I will put down a deposit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted April 14, 2011 Share Yes they are and are removable (if they build this on the new XTR design). It will be used mainly for trail and free riding. Don't they do a Trail & XC version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubber88 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Wil want to get my hands on those brakes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted April 14, 2011 Share Please explain further? Well i use to have XTR and had lots of issues. If it rains outside i allready have shifting problems before i leave the house. Changed to X0 and in 2 years never once had a issue. Its crisp, direct and a dream. I also should add that shimano probably has the worst customer service. Snapped a front derailer once and had to bye a XT because i waited 3 F..... MONTHS to get a new one from them. None of my bikes will see Shimano again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackem Posted April 14, 2011 Share Ridden XTR, XT, SRAM X0 and X9 at various times and quite frankly in terms of FD/RD shifting, all are comparable (inlcuding triggers and twistgrip on both). Generally I dont fork out the cash for clusters and chains as I tend to find that LX clusters work equally well as an XTR one but cost a fraction of the price. Brakes however are a more personal choice - I have a set of 3 year old formula R1's which are transferred between bikes whenever they are bought and sold! Best brakes by far on the market with excellent stopping power, modulation and pad wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted April 14, 2011 Share Well i use to have XTR and had lots of issues. If it rains outside i allready have shifting problems before i leave the house. Changed to X0 and in 2 years never once had a issue. Its crisp, direct and a dream. I also should add that shimano probably has the worst customer service. Snapped a front derailer once and had to bye a XT because i waited 3 F..... MONTHS to get a new one from them. None of my bikes will see Shimano again Perhaps your shifters had arthritis.Like my gran - she can tell when its going to rain by how sore he knee is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big JD Posted April 14, 2011 Share Well i use to have XTR and had lots of issues. If it rains outside i allready have shifting problems before i leave the house. Changed to X0 and in 2 years never once had a issue. Its crisp, direct and a dream. I also should add that shimano probably has the worst customer service. Snapped a front derailer once and had to bye a XT because i waited 3 F..... MONTHS to get a new one from them. None of my bikes will see Shimano again Interesting... I had full XO & Avid brakes on my previous bike for just over a year and on my new steed I have a combo of XT & XTR which I rate as superior in every aspect. I guess it just comes down to personal experience. PS: I buy everything from Chris Jnr at CWC so customer service is equally great for SRAM and Shimano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted April 14, 2011 Share I stand by this, XO = bling, XT = reliable...and I have both. Price point wise XT is as good as it gets imo, it's light enough, strong enough, performs well enough, and not stupid expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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