2005 LX vs. 2010 SLX

[Neg]

which of the two would be the better, stronger and more reliable Shifter? the 2005 LX SHIFTERS and Front De rail. or the 2010 SLX SHIFTERS and Front De rail. my bike is a 2005 model, recently bought it barnd new. (if you can believe that) but the components are from Noa's ARK!! so looking to up grade.

[LazyTrailRider]

SLX without a doubt. I've had LX, when SLX came out I bought the full group.

 

You'll find that SLX shifters are much more pronounced and crisp in their click action, as they're actually the same hardware as 2008 XT models, but without metal thumb levers.

 

Go for SLX, you won't regret it.

[Fleming]

Honestly, I would stick with the LX. Sure, the SLX is nicer but the old LX stuff certainly wasnt bad. It was actually quite good. I have a bike that is still using a set of 2000 LX shifters and never misses a shift.

 

I would rather spend the money on upgrading other areas of the bike where you will notice the performance improvement. I dont know what bike you have but if it doesn't have hydraulic disc brakes that would be the first place I would look at upgrading.

Edited November 22, 2010 by Fleming

[Neg]

I have a Giant VT.

has XT M770 (long cage?) rear de rail, LX front de rail and shifters. hayes nine brakes. 203mm front and 180mm rear. Race face crank. Sram cassette. bike is 9speed.

my plan.-

 

XT shifters.

XT rear De rail.

SLX front De rail.

 

or would the SLX rear De rail be a better choice? apparently its tougher than XT??