Next XTR: It is 12 speed !

[Eldron]

 

Let's also look at another very valid, and cold hard fact ..... 1 x is just so sexy! 

 

I'd guess that is the main reason for most conversions :-)

 

That and an ego thing - people not 'ard enough for SS aim for reflected glory in going 1x...

[Hairy]

I'd guess that is the main reason for most conversions :-)

 

That and an ego thing - people not 'ard enough for SS aim for reflected glory in going 1x...

bring what you brought

[Headshot]

Problem is the OEM’s don’t give you an option, most 2018 bikes in the shops I’ve seen are all 1x and don’t even have a place for the FD

Its the same problem with 26". No options there unless you look overseas or in the kiddy section - which, incidentally, is also where most of the 3x systems still reside.

[Traveler]

and my 2x has 545%? 1x was redundant before it was even a thing

 

 

SJOE....

 

[Sepia]

 Yes, bring it on.

Then I buy the new parts replaced by 12 speed right here on the Hub.

Maybe it might be beneficial to upgrade to 10 speed when the fashionista upcountry cyclists start splashing out for whatever is new on the market. 

 

I will take the cheap NOS with gratitude towards 12 speed "upgrades"

Some bargains to be had in the near future? 

[CAAD4]

Exactly. I went from 3x9 SLX to 1x10 XTR bought here, for tjeep tjeep. Lekker man lekker.

[Odinson]

Problem is the OEM’s don’t give you an option, most 2018 bikes in the shops I’ve seen are all 1x and don’t even have a place for the FD

 

Exactly. The Yankee bikes are dropping 2x compatibility like its hot. Ze Germans seem to be holding out a bit, offering new frames with 2x compatibility. 

[Baracuda]

Exactly. The Yankee bikes are dropping 2x compatibility like its hot. Ze Germans seem to be holding out a bit, offering new frames with 2x compatibility. 

 

If one rides XC in the Alps and Dolomites, the range of 2x becomes necessary.

Those mountains are insane. It is one of the reasons why e-bikes have caught on so well there.

[Headshot]

Exactly. I went from 3x9 SLX to 1x10 XTR bought here, for tjeep tjeep. Lekker man lekker.

I think he meant picking up cheap 3x and 2x parts, not converting to 1x :-) 

[Monark]

So now that this thread has been hi-jacked to death and Hairy has distracted us all with that gorgeous hardtail....

 

Any got any info on the new XTR?

[Headshot]

If one rides XC in the Alps and Dolomites, the range of 2x becomes necessary.

Those mountains are insane. It is one of the reasons why e-bikes have caught on so well there.

Have you ever seen an e-bike with a 2x or 3x drive train.....? I thought not. This just proves that all you need is the necessary strength to ride up anything with a 1x system. Woosies. 

[JA-Q001]

 

could be photoshop?

[jagged_horizons]

Pinkbike has some spy pics - no clarity as to 11 or 12 speed though

[ichnusa]

Lyk mooi!

[Headshot]

https://factoryjackson.com/2016/04/01/shimano-14-speed-xt-samurai-unveiled/

 

Its old news chaps!

[BikeisLife]

https://instagram.com/p/BjKTSQzFfit

 

 

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