XTR VS. XO

[Lukep]

I have normally ridden bikes with XO RD /XT FD and X9 shifters but my new bike has XTR RD/XT FD and XT shifters

The XTR feels smoother but not as racey and precise as the XO setup.

It also seems that all the top end bikes these days are going on the Sram kit.

Is XTR a thing of the past technology wise?

 

[Mackie]

I prefer SRAM XO, it stays dialled in for much longer. The 1:1 actuation ratio is also better, more responsive.

[Lukep]

I must agree, but it is brand spanking new so to throw it away now would be silly but I am def gonna change to X0 when is replacment time 

[Racer X]

It's a case of whether you prefer vanilla ice cream or chocolate.

[Lukep]

Which make is Vanilla and Which is the Choc?

[levett]

Rumour has it that XTR is going 2 x 10-speed next year - as per SRAM XX

 

Existing XTR will then become the XT upgrade? Or will there be some other nomenclature? As SRAM introduced XX.

[Racer X]

Which make is Vanilla and Which is the Choc?

 

It doesn't really matter. Both makes provide excellent shifting. I prefer Sram because of Gripshift.

[Danger Dassie]

And man, does the SRAM look sweet pimp! .... So nicely finished and if you're looking to finish of the look of a bike, the SRAM is brilliant!

 

 

[Racer X]

Rumour has it that XTR is going 2 x 10-speed next year - as per SRAM XX

 

Existing XTR will then become the XT upgrade? Or will there be some other nomenclature? As SRAM introduced XX.

 

Its not a rumour a 2 x 10 XTR groupset is set for release in the last quater of 2010. XTR 9spd will fall away and be replaced by 2 x 10 and 3 x 10 options.

[Lukep]

Maybe a silly question but how much have they really change the technology of the RD and FD for the XX setup? And how much will it change on the XTR? The pricipals remain the same jus the gearing that changes??? Or am I completely off here?

[Scoe]

No, you're right... The chain will just be narrower and there'll be more cogs in the cassette... oh, and the shifters will have more(10) and less(2) clicksScoe2009-12-14 09:11:01

[RossW]

I've recently moved over from Shimano to SRAM and will not be going back! The change is snappy and exact - okay, also relies on how tuned the system is. I've got X9 shifters and X0 RD but the Shimano XT FD