SRAMs best MTB shifters.The X.0 rivals any other shifting system for weight, reliability, and smooth shifting.Rear is for use with SRAM ESP 1:1 rear derailleurs only. Front works with any front derailleur. Weight: 175 grams (Estimated) Compatibility: 9 , ESP 1:1 ratio for Sram ESP rear derailleurs only Cables: Cables included without housing, Grips also included
Submitted by
toadlywilde
a Cross Country Rider
from Thousand Oaks, CA
Date Reviewed: August 10, 2011
Strengths: Precise Shifting, Simply Clean (Less stuff to break in a crash), Price, Weight
Weaknesses: I can't make fun of my buddies' sram attacks anymore. Ergonomics (Subjective)
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I was a skeptic. Now I really like them. I've only ever used the Shimano Deore rapidfire shifters and the XO twister shifters. I used the same set of rapidfires for 10+ years on my 26" nukeproof hardtail without problems so I have nothing negative to say about them. The XO twisters are a significant upgrade so you might say I'm comparing apples to oranges here. Maybe so, but here's what I like about the twister shifters: Precision. Lets say you're in your middle ring in the front and a tall ring in the back. Sometimes, even with a well tuned system, you can get a little bit chain rub on the front derailer cage. I hate that. But with the twister shifters, you can give or take a half click to fix any rubbing issues. I haven't used XO or XT triggers, but I couldn't do the half click stuff with my deore rapidfires. There's nothing quite like the natural feel of triggers. I haven't had any trouble getting used to the twister shifters, though.
These shifters rock. they give you more of a 'hands on' sense of where you are in your gearing, no more thumb aches. I swear theyve made me faster. crisp fast shifts every time without much need for maintanance or adjustments.
Similar Products Used: xtr trigger, shimano/paul thumbies, sram trigger
Bike Setup: Vicious cycles metal guru, race face cranks, xtr fd, x0 rd, chris king components, thomson post, paul motolite
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Submitted by
barnhorse
a Cross Country Rider
from Las Cruces, NM USA
Date Reviewed: January 5, 2011
Strengths: I put them on my bike a year ago. I have never looked back. I will never use a trigger of any kind again. I can select where I want to be, twist it that many clicks, and I am there instantly. Wonderful. And mine haven't required anything much in the way of adjustment.
Similar Products Used: Both SRAM and Shimano triggers through the years.
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TTTURNER
a Cross Country Rider
from LA QUINTA, CA
Date Reviewed: March 11, 2010
Strengths: Solid and flawless shifting. The fastest shifting of any shifters. They don't hesitate when doing multiple shifts. The cable provided is good.
Weaknesses: They don't have my name on them.
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These shifters are bulletproof. I haven't had to adujust them in over a year.
Bike Setup: Turner Flux Prototype, Fox (Pushed front and rear), Sram XO, Mavic SL Disc
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Submitted by
BokorSolo
a Weekend Warrior
from Prince William, VA, USA
Date Reviewed: January 3, 2010
Strengths: Cheap, compared to any other top end shifter. Clean and crisp shifting. Built solid. Very light.
Weaknesses: None.
Bottom Line:
These are the best shifters I have bought for my riding style. They work great, weigh close to nothing and if they do break are so cheap to replace. I had issues with slip-shifting during a climb because my hands were on the grips. But I remedied this by purchasing a wider bar and some regular sized lock-ons. It gave me better leverage and I can climb without accidentally shifting. I can dump the cassette without a problem on the climbs and drop to my high range on the flats and downhills without an issue. Best shifting setup for the discerning XC rider.
Similar Products Used: x.9 gripshifters, SRAM x-ray.
Bike Setup: XC
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Submitted by
spartan034
a Racer
from Dahlonega, GA
Date Reviewed: December 20, 2009
Strengths: fast, positive shifting, can cover the whole cassette in one shift, rather than 2-3 cogs with triggers
Weaknesses: Look a litte big?
I wish the grips where easily replacable and companies could produce grips to put on that match your grip. But that is a bit much to ask for I think
Bottom Line:
If you ride a bike, these are for you.
Except if you are a bike ninja, then they are too loud and will give away your presence.
Shifts now, right now, up or down, without fuss or any messing about. Super comforable grips that you can keep your hands on without worrying about accidental gear changes. A Godsend for those of us with arthritic or damaged thumbs. Granted, they're a bit noisy - there's no sneaking up on anyone if you have to shift to get there. These came on a bike I bought used, unseen, thinking it had trigger shifters; I got over my disappointment about 5 minutes into my first ride. I'm deducting one chili only because of the noise. Even so, I'm never going back to triggers.
Bike Setup: Specialized Stumpjumper Elite, stock front derailleur (LX- why?); SRAM X0 rear derailleur
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Submitted by
DingDong
a Racer
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 28, 2009
Strengths: extremely responsive & accurate, lightweight, durable, simple, not a lot of parts
Weaknesses: 'click' sound way too loud? Half the it's good (warns people you are nearby), sometimes annoying. Perhaps the rubber grip is too long. I've gotten used to it now, but it's not needed. The rubber and notches are grippy enough as it is.
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My first gripshift! I'm never going back! They are a godsend during winter riding with thick gloves. I've used them with 3 different derailleurs (1 sram, 2 shimano) and they just work, no fuss! One of the best cycle investments I've made in a long time. Put about 6,000km on them and they are still clicking like day 1. Combined with a premium derailler (I have X.0 derailleurs) I love how you can rip through all your gears in one swipe... it's great when you're racing and situations change in mere seconds.
Submitted by
Thyman
a Cross Country Rider
from Sacramento, CA
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2008
Strengths: Quick, Clean, Precise, light and easy to use.
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
I used lower end twist shifters and really liked them and thought they would be easier than triggers. I was correct. They exceed expectations, quick and precise. You can select 1 gear or all nine with just a slight motion. I watch guys attempting to dump gears and get stuck in the wrong gear while i spend half the time and get immediate results. Not even a fair comparison the Sram X-0 twist far out perform other types.
Submitted by
chase wesley
a Racer
from Lubbock, texas, usa
Date Reviewed: January 9, 2008
Strengths: Crisp, clean, quick, sharp,feels more natural, helps me to keep my elbows in, light, inexpensive
Weaknesses: at first it is hard getting used to when you've been using triggers for the past year. But after a while of using them it smooths out.
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Shimano who?? Sram is the real deal, its crisp clean and quick, lighter than xo triggers and on a budget better price than x9 triggers. I will never go back to shimano, and wont go back to triggers. Value is 5 b/c of weight and price and benefitis to riding ability, overall a 4 b/c id expect sram to keep imroving in the future.
