2017 Camber GX vs NX shifters?

[matthewproctor]

I've just gone from a 2016 Camber Comp Carbon to a 2017 model. I notice there are a few differences, none bother me except the trigger shift has gone from SRAM GX to a SRAM NX. 

Now I know we're talking proper middle of the road gear here but is there a noteable difference between them? Main reason I say this is because it's a part of the bike you're constantly engaging with - I was relatively happy with the GX, will I feel same with the NX?

 

Also I could upgrade now (recommendations?) or just ride it till it's spent and then upgrade?

 

Appreciate any input/comments 

[matthewproctor]

PS they both use GX derailers... Not sure why they changed to the NX shifter on the new one (budget cuts)

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

No noticeable difference as far as I've read. Just a bit heavier

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

PS they both use GX derailers... Not sure why they changed to the NX shifter on the new one (budget cuts)

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[Meezo]

have you tried the NX yet?

 

got NX on the trail bike, ridden my brothers GX and got X1 on another, all feel well quite the same, to be honest the NX probably feels the smoothest in shifting, but i can feel made up of slightly cheaper materials, barely noticeable though

[Headshot]

Why would you get a 2017 bike when you already had an almost new 2016 model... oh never mind :-) 

[Odinson]

I have a full NX group set and the shifter is fine. It's a tad plastic-y, but it doesn't skip a beat.

 

Don't let it worry you.

[matthewproctor]

Why would you get a 2017 bike when you already had an almost new 2016 model... oh never mind :-) 

 

Hahaha...

 

Swopped her for an Epic! Realised I prefer the Camber... 

[Grease_Monkey]

I have XO1 on my current bike, had NX on the last bike, I can't feel a massive difference at all, so I doubt you will feel the difference between GX and NX.

[stringbean]

Sorry to tell you but I think you made a downgrade.Most of the specialized bikes are a downgrade for 2017 from 2016.

For 2017 you now have a 11-42 cassette and cheap body for 11 speed.

In 2016 you had proper 11 speed with a 10-42 cassette xd driver body.

Don't get me wrong ,I'm a Spez fan but for 2017 to me they went real cheap.100K doesn't even get you carbon rims now.

[stringbean]

You won't feel difference between the shifters but you've lost that 10 speed gear which you will notice.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Sorry to tell you but I think you made a downgrade.Most of the specialized bikes are a downgrade for 2017 from 2016.

For 2017 you now have a 11-42 cassette and cheap body for 11 speed.

In 2016 you had proper 11 speed with a 10-42 cassette xd driver body.

Don't get me wrong ,I'm a Spez fan but for 2017 to me they went real cheap.100K doesn't even get you carbon rims now.

He swapped a camber for an epic and now realised that was a doofus move, so is going back to Camber.

 

 

Sorry to the OP. That's some expensive school fees, but you're better off for it. Really.

[Grease_Monkey]

You won't feel difference between the shifters but you've lost that 10 speed gear which you will notice.

Agreed, had a 11-42t cassette on my last bike, had to go 34t chainring to get good speed, and that sucked gling up hills!! 10-42t on the new one which allows me to go 32t chainring.

[Kalahari Vegmot]

But those 10-42 cassettes are expensiiiive

[Grease_Monkey]

But those 10-42 cassettes are expensiiiive

Other option is a wide range Sun Race cassette, 11-46t. Go two teeth up on your chainring (34 as oposed to 32), and you will effectively have the same range at a much lower price...

[Kalahari Vegmot]

Other option is a wide range Sun Race cassette, 11-46t. Go two teeth up on your chainring (34 as oposed to 32), and you will effectively have the same range at a much lower price...

I'd rather do this. I'm not too worried about cadence on mtb, as you're changing gears all the time anyway imo. Shimano now also make an 11-46 if I'm not mistaken