SRAM 2 X10(XX) VERSUS SHIMANO 3 X 10(XTR)

[swoosh1973]

I am busy upgrading my bike. Like my Specialized XC pro dualie so much decided to respray and get a new Groupset and wheels.

 

Not sure what to choose. Please help before I lay out hard earned cash. SRAm says you dont need more gears because their drive train gives exactly the same power to effort ratios as 3 x 10 providing that you choose a 12-36 cluster in the back.

 

Shimano lovers say when the climb is steep and long you will wish you had more gears. Guys whats the facts here. Please help me choose!

[stewie911]

Sorry to say, but your poll is doomed for failure. Rather ask what the opions are.

 

Here's mine. If you have the cash go for sram xx.

 

I ride a 2x9 setup with only a 11-34 casette. Front I have 29-42. Did the isuzu 3 towers on this setup and I could ride all the hills fairly easy and believe me there were hills.

 

I really like the idea of not shifting too much in front. Except for hills, I always ride in my 42 chainring.

 

Regarding your last statement, if a hill is steep and long the amount of gears doesn't matter. Its the ratios and SRAM has that sorted with the bigger casette.