L'Bie Posted April 6, 2010 Share Maybe I am the exception but I am sick and tired of a poor operating XT rear deraileur. I just can not get it to shift up AND down every time. So I am considering mu options. Money is tight and a complete new setup is not possible. BUT I have had my eye on the SRAM X9s for a while now. The big question is if the SRAM will work with the Deore rapid fires? Anybody?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted April 6, 2010 Share No. Actuation is different. What's wrong with your XT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivster Posted April 6, 2010 Share SRAM rear derailers work with shimano trigger, but not grip-shifts as far as I know. have your LBS check it for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted April 6, 2010 Share No , you would need shifters as well. Sram 1:1 Shimano 2:1 I have never heard of an XT not working properly, have you tried new cables ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Squires Posted April 6, 2010 Share This has been discussed quite a few times. It won't work. They have a different ratio system. However I have some X9 shifters going for a song. They are 2008 and in very good order. R250.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted April 6, 2010 Share Not at all compatible. I can not see why you can not sort it out. Either your cables are busted or you frame/derailleur hanger is bend. You can always try Microshift. It's on Planet-x-bikes.co.za Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted April 6, 2010 Share Would be interesting to hear what the actual problem is, never had issues with mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L'Bie Posted April 6, 2010 Share What's wrong with your XT? If I get the downshift to work with every click, the upshift sometimes require two clicks before it shifts. If I get the upshift to work, the downshift sometimes want two clicks before actuation. Its a pain.I checked the cables - clean and smooth without bends or nicks.I asked for the Hangdown allignment to be checked - OKBUTThis weekend I stripped and uppon reassembly, I checked movement without the chain. It is clear that the responce up/down is not linear. THis explain the behaviour. What I don't understand is that I bought the bike new and it did this from the beginning if at a lesser extent, but it slowly became worse. I now hate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L'Bie Posted April 6, 2010 Share This has been discussed quite a few times. It won't work. They have a different ratio system. However I have some X9 shifters going for a song. They are 2008 and in very good order. R250.00. Where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted April 6, 2010 Share im no techie but heres my 2c - is the cage of the derailler ok ? did you not maybe fall over and its now skew ? also have you tried playing with the barrel adjusters by the shifters, maybe the cable is slightly slack and is causing the bad shifting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L'Bie Posted April 6, 2010 Share Isuspected the ratio is something to take note of and hense the question. Thanks for all helping to make that very clear. I heard that XT is good and if I look atr how many bike are out there with XT and appearant happy cyclist, then something is definately off on mine. That is what I am trying to establish hoping soemone out there had a similar experience. I guess I'll have to get a second opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuxstir Posted April 7, 2010 Share i'm having a similar problem. i have xt shifters and a acera derailers. and i kow where the proble lies. i need a new hanger. is ever so slightly out of square. and that is causeing bad shifting., if i bend the hanger it improves. try a new hanger before you go to the expense of a new system. just my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Bornman Posted April 7, 2010 Share There is nothing wrong with that derailer. The problem is in the cable, anchor bolt or hanger. Have someone competent look at it and sort it out for once and all. XT derailers usually outlive their owners. My XT and I have a dice on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L'Bie Posted April 8, 2010 Share i'm having a similar problem. i have xt shifters and a acera derailers. and i kow where the proble lies. i need a new hanger. is ever so slightly out of square. and that is causeing bad shifting.' date=' if i bend the hanger it improves.try a new hanger before you go to the expense of a new system. just my 2 cents [/quote']Hanger is fine and aligned. the lbs checked it in front of me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L'Bie Posted April 8, 2010 Share My XT and I have a dice on.... Where is the finishing line?? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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