Jakkals. Posted June 18, 2012 Share SLX = X7XT= X9XTR 3x9=XOXTR trial= XXXTR Race=?? Shimano has yet to catch up :-) 2012 xtr-race is far more superior than XX. Please see my changes above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysterperd Posted June 18, 2012 Share Who started the 2x10 movement. Need I say more some lead others follow :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakkals. Posted June 18, 2012 Share Who started the 2x10 movement. Need I say more some lead others follow :-) Yes, sram also started 1x10, but what sram starts, shimano perfections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backtrail Posted June 18, 2012 Share I'm currently riding old lx and its bullet proof,just goes on. That being said ,should I upgrade will be XT. On a budget I'll ride slx no complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysterperd Posted June 18, 2012 Share Agreed, but only after Sram has moved on to develop something new and what Shimano then perfects is basically old news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted June 18, 2012 Share No you all got it wrong here. Best groupset:SLX disc brakessram X0 Gripshifts/trigger shiftersXT front mechsram X9 rear mechXT crankset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesme Posted June 19, 2012 Share hmmm, below inline. G Please don't let anyone make you imagine that there is anything much more than weight and serious bling between today's SHIMANO groupsets. It's not like years ago where there was massive differences between them, at the cost of production and efficiency, many parts are exactly the same except for the finish/material being used. If you look at the 2012 deore, slx, xt and xtr you will see it evident in many parts such as brakeset's, shifters, mech's, etc etc. If you are starting off, there is nothing wrong with a bit of a mix and match, for example, my "dream recipe" for a beginner who want's a great SHIMANO groupset would be: Deore M596 2012 BrakesetSLX ChainsetXT Rear MechSLX Front MechDeore M591 Shifters Then, if you want something a bit more blingy: SLX 2012 BrakesetSLX ChainsetXT Rear MechSLX Front MechSLX Shifters If you want something with street cred: <GL> Very Close, just need the Shifters still, actually got a XTR front Mech XT 2012 Brakeset, i-Tech RotorsXT i-Spec Shifters mounted to brakesetSLX ChainsetXT Rear MechXT Front Mech If you want almost racer/sponsored, flashy XT 2012 Brakeset, i-Tech RotorsXT i-Spec Shifters mounted to brakesetXTR ChainsetXTR Rear MechXT Front Mech If you have loads of cash full XTR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bontie Posted June 19, 2012 Share SLX - mehXT - XTR - If cash is no object Just to give you a real life example of what I am talking about. I recently smashed an TR derailleur against a rock. Carbon age broken, pulley in th ebush and the derailleur bent, so written off. Replacement came to the following : 2012 XT shadow - £552012 XTR shadow - £165 XT does the job perfectly well enough at a third of the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysterperd Posted June 19, 2012 Share Agreed, whether it is Sram or Shimano, unless you are a weight weenie with money to burn I would as a rule always opt for either X9/SLX or X0/XT. Beter value and greater durability for much less bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKvoodoo Posted June 19, 2012 Share XT= kanniedood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesme Posted June 19, 2012 Share Now if my rear Derailer (XT) can just keep it's indexing points.got to agree, it's taken some punishment and it just keeps going. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLuvsMtb Posted June 19, 2012 Share SRAM XX 2x10 with gripshift. Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted June 19, 2012 Share Funny ... a couple of days ago everyone pissed their panties when a certain someone did not post in the correct forum....? XT by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted June 19, 2012 Share Deore = ok SLX = goodXT = betterXTR = best Value for money i agree with those , mix SLX and XT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted June 19, 2012 Share Everyone who says XTR is not considering an average rider doesn't want to replace chain-rings and cassettes every 5 minutes, SLX-XT mix is STILL the best mix, keeping in mind going with SLX is going to be no problem at all and will outlast XT and XTR. If you looking for ultimate brakes on a budget shimano's new ZEE is looking awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbearpig Posted June 19, 2012 Share Sram gripshift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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