ASTANA Posted March 17, 2009 Share great to hear the reports on the bike. Why did you change to Sram RD - see lots of guys are doing this - new "thing of the month" or whats the reasonsGrip shift is lighter - thats about it, O and easier to service Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/page/3/#findComment-593334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted March 17, 2009 Share great to hear the reports on the bike. Why did you change to Sram RD - see lots of guys are doing this - new "thing of the month" or whats the reasons Grip shift is lighter - thats about it' date=' O and easier to service[/quote'] he proberbly wanted gripshifts and the only way to do this is to change the rear derailleur. But you can get gripshifts that works with Shimano. . Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/page/3/#findComment-593343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip.maree Posted March 17, 2009 Share Once you have tried gripshifts you would love it. I prefer SRAM over the Shimano's as the shifting is smoother in my opinion. SRAM triggers are also very nice though but it purely a preference thing And they are lighter philip.maree2009-03-17 08:10:57 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/page/3/#findComment-593352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
M44SE Posted March 17, 2009 Share .......Once you have taking your bike thru the mud at Sabie you can only have SRAM RD it changes thru anything.....Gripshift is heaps better, my opinion less working parts on a MTB the better....i was always cleaning or fixing something on the triggers...... Enjoy your new Bike Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/page/3/#findComment-593377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeK Posted March 17, 2009 Share Hey Astana, I am in the market for a 2nd hand mtb. Winter training on the road is torture. Would you sell your mtb to a poor currently disadvantaged??? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/page/3/#findComment-593408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zula Posted March 17, 2009 Share Hey Astana, Congrats on ur new purchase. Im sure u gonna absolutely love it. I did my first race on Sunday with the TFS 900, and it never skipped a beat. That XT is rock solid. Mr Merida, I like ur taste! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/page/3/#findComment-593410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zula Posted March 17, 2009 Share phillip maree, I agree with u 100% on that saddle. I personally think its a disgrace. I mean you paying good money for the bike, but that saddle is basically a piece of plastic with a cloth covering. I put a specialized on and so far so good. Cant understand how they can manufacture such k@k Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/page/3/#findComment-593416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zula Posted March 17, 2009 Share Joek r u interested in a gt avalanche 3 disc?? R3500?? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/page/3/#findComment-593421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeK Posted March 18, 2009 Share Noche you've got a pm. Sorry for the hijack. Nice bike astana Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/35074-what-do-you-think-about-this-bike/page/3/#findComment-594212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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