Beast Tech Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Pretty much building a whole new bike. And now I am stuck on shifters. I am just wondering if what applies to brakes may also apply to shifters. It is a well known fact that the SLX brakes do pretty much the exact same job as the XT ones just minus the shiny stuff. Now does the same apply to shifters? Any ideas? Running a 1x9 setup so just will be requiring a rear shifter.... PS... Not a Sram fan
Long Wheel Base Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I have both, My XT shifters are able to down shift 2 gears with one push(short tap or longer push). The SLX can only shift down one at a time. Both off new bikes.Hope that makes sense? does to me as i'v used it
shaper Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 if you are going to the extent of building a 1x bike, and buying parts, any reason why you are not going 1x10? It will give you more options in the future especially with cassettes and extenders
dirtypot Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I've been quite impressed by the new SLX kit. It shifts really smoothly and positively.I'd say you can't go wrong.But go for ten speed.
Beast Tech Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 if you are going to the extent of building a 1x bike, and buying parts, any reason why you are not going 1x10? It will give you more options in the future especially with cassettes and extenders I have been pondering this, I just have a brand new 9 speed XT cassette with a chain and a short cage XT derailer. So I am happy with them (only 3 months old). So rebuying the whole thing may be a bit pointless. I don't need those extra few teeth, but having a clutch derailer and removing the chain guide is tempting
s14phoenix Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 XT shifters are just a bit crisper... just a bit... SLX is great anyway.
Flippa Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I have been pondering this, I just have a brand new 9 speed XT cassette with a chain and a short cage XT derailer. So I am happy with them (only 3 months old). So rebuying the whole thing may be a bit pointless. I don't need those extra few teeth, but having a clutch derailer and removing the chain guide is tempting I'm running 1x9, obviously non clutch derailleur with just a small Paul Components chain guide on a full rigid and haven't lost a chain riding Thaba's blue trails. My brother, the_nerd, also runs a 1x9 setup, but with a N/W chainring, on a Trance X, same trails and also hasn't lost a chain. Two different ways of getting the same result.
shaper Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I have been pondering this, I just have a brand new 9 speed XT cassette with a chain and a short cage XT derailer. So I am happy with them (only 3 months old). So rebuying the whole thing may be a bit pointless. I don't need those extra few teeth, but having a clutch derailer and removing the chain guide is tempting Personally I would sell the 9spd stuff and upgrade to 10spd. You can get a 12-36 9spd cassette, but with the existing short cage RD, you wont be able to add a 40 or 42 extender to the cassette as many are doing for the 1x10 setup.
Beast Tech Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 I'm running 1x9, obviously non clutch derailleur with just a small Paul Components chain guide on a full rigid and haven't lost a chain riding Thaba's blue trails. My brother, the_nerd, also runs a 1x9 setup, but with a N/W chainring, on a Trance X, same trails and also hasn't lost a chain. Two different ways of getting the same result. At the moment I also have a little MRP chain guide upfront and never loose my chain... and it does pretty much everything. So no need... Personally I would sell the 9spd stuff and upgrade to 10spd. You can get a 12-36 9spd cassette, but with the existing short cage RD, you wont be able to add a 40 or 42 extender to the cassette as many are doing for the 1x10 setup. Thinking of this, at the moment I just don't get the return on it as I am happy, so maybe in a few months when I need to buy some new stuff. But I do see you point
Mannypot Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I have both, My XT shifters are able to down shift 2 gears with one push(short tap or longer push). The SLX can only shift down one at a time. Both off new bikes.Hope that makes sense? does to me as i'v used it That double shift is a really nice feature that works well. The XT also has two levers (three in total) for down shifting. i.e. One situated at your index finger and one situated at your thumb. When using the thumb shifter, you are able to keep the rest of your fingers on the brake lever which comes in handy in certain situations. Not sure if the SLX has this but just my 2c worth.
Spinnekop Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I miss my two shifting on the XT shifters.And the fact that I could shift with my thumb or my index finger.
s14phoenix Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 That double shift is a really nice feature that works well. The XT also has two levers (three in total) for down shifting. i.e. One situated at your index finger and one situated at your thumb. When using the thumb shifter, you are able to keep the rest of your fingers on the brake lever which comes in handy in certain situations. Not sure if the SLX has this but just my 2c worth. ummm there is only 2 levers. the index finger lever can just operate both ways - so can be pushed by the thumb or pulled by front finger. the second lever is the normal upshift one.
Mannypot Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 ummm there is only 2 levers. the index finger lever can just operate both ways - so can be pushed by the thumb or pulled by front finger. the second lever is the normal upshift one.My bad, that is correct. My mind is playing tricks with me... two fingers one lever.
Beast Tech Posted February 12, 2015 Author Posted February 12, 2015 Thanks guys, going for the XT ones on this one Sounds like you get your monies worth...
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