Magnetic Posted October 20, 2013 Share Hi, I just wondering how would a shimano zee setup work on a xc rig... Seeing that the crank is 1x10 Any comments/view? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted October 20, 2013 Share Works well. Lots of guys running for XC/ trail riding. Check out the other 1x threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted October 20, 2013 Share Why not......but may be a little on the heavy side for XC.Heard they are weight weenies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted October 20, 2013 Share Hi, I just wondering how would a shimano zee setup work on a xc rig... Seeing that the crank is 1x10 Any comments/view? Might be a bit heavier than an XT/SLX 1 x 10 setup, but will work fine. (I don't know the weighta) With the standard chainring you might need a a chainguide, but a RaceFace Narrow wide or Wolfstooth chainring will fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted October 20, 2013 Share Also there's 2 versions. a narrow ratio and a wide ratio. I guess it kind of means short cage and long cage. I'm not sure of the difference cos visually they look the same to me but for xc you'd probly go with the wide ratio one. I'm coming off a Sram X9 and personally I really like the look of the zee and the lack of chainslap is the bee's knee's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted October 20, 2013 Share Also there's 2 versions. a narrow ratio and a wide ratio. I guess it kind of means short cage and long cage. I'm not sure of the difference cos visually they look the same to me but for xc you'd probly go with the wide ratio one. I'm coming off a Sram X9 and personally I really like the look of the zee and the lack of chainslap is the bee's knee's. AFAIK Narrow is for up to 11-28t and Wide is for up to 11-36t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetic Posted October 20, 2013 Share Yes there are 2 types a fr and dh. Fr can take an 11-36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted October 20, 2013 Share those Zee cranks and brake levers look really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycho Posted October 20, 2013 Share Ran the Zee rear derailleur on my hardtail for Sani - worked perfectly! Currently have it on an enduro bike, and still no hassle! What is great (even with the wide ratio) - the cage is really short - so less likely to catch on stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beesrib Posted December 30, 2013 Share hi there, I am thinking of running Zee on my single speed build. Crank and brakes? any suggestion or thoughts? Who sells them locally or do you get them through CRC? cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranky Posted December 30, 2013 Share Who sells them locally or do you get them through CRC? Anyone who deals with a Shimano distributor should be able to order them for you. I know Coolheat distribute the Zee stuff. Edited December 30, 2013 by Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G00SE Posted December 30, 2013 Share It will work fine as everyone else said, but it is heavier than SLX / XT, mainly because it is built to be stronger.Go with the SLX / XT crankset and then just convert to wolftooth or raceface narrow wide chainring.You dont need the strength of the Zee stuff on an XC rig, so why pay the weight penalty.Go with the zee RD if you really want a short cage, but other than that I don't see the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beesrib Posted December 30, 2013 Share cool thx for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted January 6, 2014 Share According to a review the rd weighs 10 grams more than xt shadow +. Only one shifter so the setup mixed with xt cank should actually weigh in less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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