Vangar Posted November 4, 2014 Share Cool thanks guys Old MTBer, but has never really caught on to what is best in the component range, thas why I posted. It may seem wierd to some, just though I would get your opinionsWould be upgrading my bike next year maybe, so need to consider the correct components or combinations Ahh that makes sense. I still think unless anything changes very drastically soon, Shimano's XT transmission group with either SLX or XT brakes match will be the best performance value for money, with all SLX being the best value for money overall. (SRAM fans may disagree but have to agree on the value) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted November 4, 2014 Share Cool thanks guys Old MTBer, but has never really caught on to what is best in the component range, thas why I posted. It may seem wierd to some, just though I would get your opinionsWould be upgrading my bike next year maybe, so need to consider the correct components or combinations It's a very valid question. Especially when looking at buying a brand new complete bike and wondeing which of the many options is better value for money. It helps to know that the although Brand S is more expensive, it comes with a pretty entry level drivetrain when compared to Brand Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewald3 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Have a look here: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/buyers-guide-to-mountain-bike-groupsets-42578/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted November 4, 2014 Share Ahh that makes sense. I still think unless anything changes very drastically soon, Shimano's XT transmission group with either SLX or XT brakes match will be the best performance value for money, with all SLX being the best value for money overall. (SRAM fans may disagree but have to agree on the value)+1 If I was in the market for a group it would be SLX brakes SLX crank XT Rear DR XT front DR XTR shifters SLX Chain SLX Cassette SPD-540 pedals All 10spd of course.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 4, 2014 Share +1 If I was in the market for a group it would be SLX brakesSLX crankXT Rear DRXT front DRXTR shiftersSLX ChainSLX CassetteSPD-540 pedals All 10spd of course..Yeah. Until I tried SRAM, I'd have been the same. BUT - my list would be SLX crankX9 RDX9 shiftersSLX / PC 1070 chainDeore cassette (11-36)SRAM Guide / Trail brakesFlats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted November 4, 2014 Share Velominati states the following regarding groupsets: Since gruppo is an Italian word, the only gruppo is Campagnolo. Shimano is a Group-San, and SRAM is a Bro-Set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayleyearth Posted November 7, 2014 Share Quite a few times already after guys find out I ride bicycles they ask me "what group set does your bicycle have"? (Even some here on the hub) As if 'the complete group set (from one make and model)' is what define of you are a serious rider or not. So when I say "a mix match" some have replied "oh so your bike doesnt have good components" or they just tell me it is impossible as if I did not understand what they asked. I have come across many riders now already that isn't aware that they can mix-match, for example they think if you have X0 cranks you must have X0 brakes (thus the whole drive train must be the same make and model). Maybe the fact that I mix-match is what makes me slow...I better look into what is said above about 'the best group set', it might make me get more QOM's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDan Posted November 7, 2014 Share You say tomatoe I say tomato Ascending Electronic XTRXX1XTR 10spXTR 11spdAlivio/X5 (either way entry level)DeoreX01X7Saint / ZeeX0XT 10 spd / X9SLX 10 spdBEST guide regarding value for money, including weight, cost and durability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanbean Posted November 7, 2014 Share Yeah. Until I tried SRAM, I'd have been the same. BUT - my list would be SLX crankX9 RDX9 shiftersSLX / PC 1070 chainDeore cassette (11-36)SRAM Guide / Trail brakesFlatsAgree, except for shifter, the X0 shifter is better, IMHO of course, and I run Crack Bros pedals (mud issues), so I swop between flats and mallets, and SLX brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat2forLife Posted November 7, 2014 Share @OP: There's this cool new thing that you can use to check this stuff out called internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Rat Posted November 7, 2014 Share @OP: There's this cool new thing that you can use to check this stuff out called internetThat's what he did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varkie Posted November 7, 2014 Share Sorry to hijack this thread, but can i run a shimano chain on a sram cassette, if both are 10 speed, because it seems i cannot get my gear tuning 100% perfect, neither can any bikeshop in cape town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vangar Posted November 7, 2014 Share Sorry to hijack this thread, but can i run a shimano chain on a sram cassette, if both are 10 speed, because it seems i cannot get my gear tuning 100% perfect, neither can any bikeshop in cape town. Yes you can. chains and casettes work fine as long as they are both 10 speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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