SRAM vs. Shimano

[HowellingWulf]

'sup Hubbers. Not really a product review but here is an interesting video of how the X0 compares to the XTR RD. Interesting how the XTR bounces all over the place whilst the X0 is reasonably stable. I wonder if it is noticeable whilst riding. SRAM man myself

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZQf1bduGYs&feature=grec_index

 

[Stevief]

wow thats quite a difference, not sure what that means but it looks as if the shimano takes a lot of strain

[HowellingWulf]

wow thats quite a difference, not sure what that means but it looks as if the shimano takes a lot of strain

Saw on the Youtube comments page that the Shimano moves more because it has more pivot points or something along those lines. They, the Shimano fans, argues that that is the reason that the SRAM RD's don't last.

[Skaap]

shimano looks alive!!!

[andretraut]

Does not look like a XTR to me, if it is, it is a very old one!

[MTB_Roadie]

Agree'd...I am a shimano fan, even if it gets bad reviews...why? Because it never gave me bad experieces before

[scotty]

Only ridden SRAM3 and 5 and currently riding mix SLX/XT.

 

I find the SRAM smoother and easier to change but the SLX/XT more precise.

[Crustyy]

One of the main functions of RD is to absorb chain slap, so movement is good! (like a shock absorber, no use if it don't move...)

[HowellingWulf]

One of the main functions of RD is to absorb chain slap, so movement is good! (like a shock absorber, no use if it don't move...)

Agree with you. The SRAM seems to have more of a forward and backwards movement on the pulley cage to take up slack where the Shimano moves all over the show.

[Thumper]

Agree with you. The SRAM seems to have more of a forward and backwards movement on the pulley cage to take up slack where the Shimano moves all over the show.

My XTR moves a lot so the sram wheelsuckers can't lock on a tracktorbeam

Edited December 6, 2010 by Thumper

[HowellingWulf]

My XTR moves a lot so the sram wheelsuckers can't lock on a tracktorbeam

Especially in that granny gear you use all to frequently

[Thumper]

Especially in that granny gear you use all to frequently

Bud all you saw was that granny gear and white pant disappearing into the distance!

[Laz]

Wow.... big difference in hold

Edited December 6, 2010 by Laz

[HowellingWulf]

Bud all you saw was that granny gear and white pant disappearing into the distance!

You know it! Then I got tired of straining my neck to look behind me and just left you in my dust.