Which XT Brakes or XT Shifters

[awesme]

Hi guys

 

Looking at the next upgrade to my wheels.

 

Thinking either XT Brakes with the ice-tech rotors or xt (maybe xtr) shifters.

 

Currently have SLX brakes and shifters, I have a 10 speed setup, XT rear Derailer and XTR front.

 

comment/need advise?

 

G

[Cav']

Take the brakes

[Cruz Addict]

The brakes no doubt, they are unbelievable, stop like nothing I have ever experienced. On that note what year slx are you running? The 2012 groupset is( so i have seen said in a few reviews) is basically the same as the xt with a few extra grams.

Edited May 16, 2012 by Crackberry

[awesme]

Hi there

 

2011 SLX, as was part of Merida 1-20 500D, 2011 model.

 

So get the idea most ppl will be pointing me to brakes,

 

Anyone want to be more specific exactly which one's I should add to the basket?

 

G

[El Dodgius Bastardo]

The XTR shifters are REALLY sweet, but I'd still go with the brakes

[gummibear]

XT brakes are awesome

[Cruz Addict]

Ok specifically as follows:

Deor xt bl-m785 brake lever and calipers

Sm-rt81 rotors,203mm front and 180 back.

Just remember you will need new shimano spacers to move from the 160/180mm the bike comes with.

[awesme]

So

 

I'm leaning towards:

 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=67208

 

currently sitting With 180mm discs front and rear, Do I have to stay with those or can I increase? thinking the ice-tech rotors?

 

G

[El Dodgius Bastardo]

/shameless plug on

 

Check the classifieds, you could get a set of Formula ORO brakes with similar specs and a set of XTR shifters for the same price as the XT brakes.

 

/shameless plug off

[NotSoBigBen]

Unless you gonna be doing some downhill stuff 180 is already plenty enough ..... in fact I would (but that's just me) go down to 160 at the back .....

[gummibear]

So

 

I'm leaning towards:

 

http://www.chainreac...x?ModelID=67208

 

currently sitting With 180mm discs front and rear, Do I have to stay with those or can I increase? thinking the ice-tech rotors?

 

G

 

No need for 180 go with 160mm.I am heavy and i have not had any problems with my brakes.I did try 180mm on the front and my back wheel lifted a few times.

[arendoog]

No need for 180 go with 160mm.I am heavy and i have not had any problems with my brakes.I did try 180mm on the front and my back wheel lifted a few times.

I weigh 95kg .160mm plenty stopping power

[arendoog]

The XTR shifters are REALLY sweet, but I'd still go with the brakes

What makes the xtr,s better than Xt . i talking shifters

[awesme]

Am I correct in thinking though, going with a dif rotor size (at the rear) does imply having some sort of adapter to move the caliper housing to fit the smaller 160mm rotor.

 

Might be easier, and result in a more stiffer configuration to leave the caliper attached to the original frame points.

 

G

 

http://www.chainreac...x?ModelID=67208

&

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=67209

Edited May 16, 2012 by awesme

[gummibear]

Am I correct in thinking though, going with a dif rotor size (at the rear) does imply having some sort of adapter to move the caliper housing to fit the smaller 160mm rotor.

 

Might be easier, and result in a more stiffer configuration to leave the caliper attached to the original frame points.

 

G

 

http://www.chainreac...x?ModelID=67208

&

http://www.chainreac...x?ModelID=67209

 

Most frames are standard 160 and you need a adapter to go bigger.

[awesme]

My bike came out standard with 180 front and rear, don't see any sign of any adapters.

 

Merida 1-20 500D 2011 Model

 

G