SRAM XX Gripshift

[Li Mu Bai]

Biggest problem with XX is that maintaining it costs a fortune

[Bat-ass]

i enjoyed my last generation gripshift in the fun quick technical stuff, but long rides, especially wet rides, i remember the gripshift chowing my hands and gloves.... im sticking with my 2x10 X0 triggers, for now...

[Wannabe]

They seem to have done away with this on the later X0, only three discrete 3 clicks, but still works well.

 

I have had a problem getting replacement parts, like the indicator windows. Got the part nos, but local agents / various lbs not responsive. Replacement Twister rubbers okay (from CRC)

 

Uhm, how much for the relacement Twist rubbers? Mine is due for a replacement. Local guys are crazy, almost cheaper to buy new X9 twisters.

[kosmonooit]

Found a bit more info on the mtb forum - XX has Carbon body

 

Here , here and here and from SRAM here

 

"MSRP for the shifters is going to be $225 for the X0 version which includes the locking grips and $295 for the carbon fiber XX version which is going to include Gore Ride-On cables, locking grips and carbon fiber covers."

 

Availability looks like July - August

 

Can't be believe how they have taken their time this with product. Also all the re-engineering and redesign might be great but is quadrupling the price, what just for another click? Okay they look rather slicker as well.

 

http://blog.treefortbikes.com/wp-content/gallery/cache/654__520x_tf_interbike11_6307_0.jpg

 

What about 3x10 though?

 

Wannabe search CRC for products & prices, cant remember off hand. I found another place (Universal Cycles) that sells parts, but not the replacement windows I need for 2x otherwise good X0 twisters I have spare now.

Edited April 6, 2012 by kosmonooit