Submitted by
fusedmaniac
a Cross Country Rider
from Whitby, Ontario Date Reviewed: October 12, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Instant release and two way release, very mechanical feel (you know exactly how many gears you've changed). Nearly instant shifts coupled with my XTR rear der.
Weaknesses:
Maybe a bit heavy for what I do but, I'm glad I went with these over just another pair of XT's
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XT, Shimano XTR, Shimano Dura Ace (if that counts as a similar product) Sram X.9, Sram X.7
Bike Setup:
A far from stock Norco Fireball hardtail XC rig. Hayes Stroker Gram brakes, XT cranks, XTR rear der, E.13 LG1+ chainguide 1x9 setup, a Sram PG990 cassette in mango and of course the Saint shifter.
Bottom Line:
This product is beautiful. Very low key but the all black shifter pod with sharp angles and the gold tension adjuster just look amazing together, yet another good looking Shimano product. The best part is that it performs as great as it looks. I'm used to riding both Sram and Shimano setups and I prefer to use my thumb for shifting in both directions, so the two way release is great for me. Being a cross country rider does mean that I demand a lot of from a shifter especially when climbing, having the instant release is excellent for that but, being able to shift through my entire cassette in only two throws of my thumb is the bee's knees. I'm only giving 4 chilis for value because for an XT comparable product you do pay more than for just plain old XT. If you want a good looking product Shimano always delivers and shifting performance is top notch. I would recommend this shifter to any DH riders as well as any XC riders with a 1x9 setup like myself.
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