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Submitted by
ehigh
a Weekend Warrior
from San Luis ObispoDate Reviewed: February 8, 2012
Strengths: I love the way these shift. If you're a picky rider, these definitely feel good. It's easy to adjust and makes my drivetrain smooth. I really enjoy how solid of a feeling these have.Weaknesses: The cable routing could be a little easier.Bottom Line: I'd recommend these if you've got the budget for it.
Favorite Trail: 2 sheiks and a dog
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Art's Cyclery
Similar Products Used: X7 shifters
Bike Setup: blah blah blah, it's fast
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judyklien
a Weekend Warrior
from SingaporeDate Reviewed: January 23, 2011
Strengths: Looks nice
Crisp shiftingWeaknesses: The aluminium levers on these shifters are flawed fundamentally. They bend too easily and break soon after that. Totally NOT SUITABLE for MTB - and I am only a weekend warrior from Singapore aka no-mountain country...Bottom Line: The shifter performs well, shifts crisply and generally looks bling.
However, with the kind of money going into each of these things, you would have thought that they last longer than 2 months.
I have moved on to a XO drivetrain from a XTR M975 set for about 6 months now. I am already into my 2nd (and potentially a 3rd set of right-hand-side shifter). The problem is I did not even suffer an epic crash but the right hand side lever seems to bend after rounds of "intense shifting" - if you can call mine that.
The first sign of fatigue is when the aluminum lever get stuck as you shift down to a looser gear at the back (because it got bent upwards and got stuck by the plastic downshift lever). Then after weeks of moving the lever back manually, part of the lever will begin to break. Which is also the time when you should change those levers unless you want to run the chance to be stuck with 2 gears up front when you are in the middle of an enduro ride....
Very disappointed. I wouldn't have bothered with the chillis but 1 chilli is the lowest I can give. IMO, they are worth less than that. oh yes, because most LBS 9even Sram Singapore distributor don't stock them and recommend you to change the entire set - yes, left and right)
Favorite Trail: Chiangmai Doi Suthep
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$120.00
Similar Products Used: M975 XTR
Bike Setup: Ibis Mojo/36 Talas/X.O drivetrain/I9 Wheels
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racehorsetx
a Racer
from Columbus, texasDate Reviewed: November 15, 2010
Weaknesses: this is the worst design for cable changes ever.Bottom Line: Back to Shimano
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Bike Setup: X9.0
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dombonic
a Cross Country Rider
from blaw blaw blaw, USDate Reviewed: August 2, 2010
Strengths: SRAM DUDE...Pls read below and HELP your loyal fans.Weaknesses: Changing the cables out can be a headache. SRAM...common guys, think about the shop wrench having to change these out in a hurry for a customer!!! Think about the weekend warrior at home on Friday night in his garage with a six pack getting ready for tomorrow's ride. Changing these cables out should be a one minute jobby. 1. Cables head is hidden under the spring 2. Having to pry the cable head out with a blunt object. 3. Routing the new cable through a 1mm glory hole at a 1/2" radius...This should-be one minute task just turned into an hour and SHIMANO has you beat right here. SRAM Engimneers>>>think of the users!!!!!Bottom Line: I will continue to use these shifters but I will search for the solution prior to backing out the fancy little "IMPULSE" carbon-plate keeper.
HELP: If you have rigging to make this a one minute jobby please share with me.
Favorite Trail: Single Speed Capable I guess...
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Similar Products Used: XT, XTR
Bike Setup: Doesn't matter...it still doesnt shift with out a cable
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Reeper
a Cross Country Rider
from WisconsinDate Reviewed: July 26, 2010
Strengths: Crisp, clean shifts. Easy setup.Weaknesses: Price and the fact that you'll need a SRAM rear derailluer.Bottom Line: These shifters are bomb. Crisp, clean shifts and thumb-thumb is the way to go - steep leanring curve.
Favorite Trail: All
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$140.00
Similar Products Used: Shimano SLX, XT
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Spokaned
a Cross Country Rider
from Spokane, WA. USDate Reviewed: September 15, 2009
Strengths: Crisp shifting and light weight. Very adjustable too.Weaknesses: ExpensiveBottom Line: Great stuff, well made, and great under pressure.
Favorite Trail: Porcupine Rim
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: Jenson online
Similar Products Used: XT combo brake/shifter lever. (They sucked).
Bike Setup: '08 Specialized Enduro SL PRO CARBON with SRAM XO drivetrain.
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plaggie
a Cross Country Rider
from OttawaDate Reviewed: June 29, 2009
Strengths: The price is steep for these pieces of (very) functional jewelry, but if you’re looking for the best feel on the market at the moment, they are worth every penny. The thumb-thumb style of shifting may not be your cup of tea, and that alone may keep you from considering them when the time comes to chose new pods. SRAM does almost everything right, but cable changes are a royal pain in the butt, and these pods won’t always mate up well with every kind of brake system.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Awesome
Favorite Trail: Gatineau
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: Pinkbick
Similar Products Used: XT/XTR
Bike Setup: Jamis Dakar XC Comp
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johnstoc
a Cross Country Rider
from Corvallis, ORDate Reviewed: April 15, 2009
Strengths: Incredible, positive, mechanical feel when it shifts. Light and strong. CNC levers are awesome.Weaknesses: Carbon plate is so-so, can vibrate a little if not kept tight. Be extremely careful when changing shift cables, you have to sneak the cable head out from behind 2 springs and if you flinch.... they launch into obscene places in your garage and you'll spend hours getting it back together.Bottom Line: No shimano shifter will ever feel this good. You can feel the positive mechanical snap from when this thing shifts in your bones and it feels great... I dream about it.
4 flames for value because they are spendy and changing cables is lame. 5 overall because it does what it does ridiculously well.
Favorite Trail: Gnarly Singletrack
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Yard sale!
Similar Products Used: Shimano XT, deore, etc.
Bike Setup: X.0 shifters/rd, XT fd, XT cranks, XT cassete. Drivetrain is money.
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Grum27
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, AustraliaDate Reviewed: April 15, 2009
Strengths: Great shifting action, light weight, Bling, work great with Shimano front mech.Weaknesses: Price, the alloy thumb lever has been known to remove skin of the un-weary. Dodgey fitting screw cap and carbon top.Bottom Line: When using the rear mech the shifting is so fast you don't have time to blink. The alloy lever is adjustable to whatever feels like a comfortable position, I only found this out after taking the skin off my thumb a few times!
The left shifter works best with any of shimano's front mechs. I am using a Deore at the moment and it changes much more smoothly than using a SRAM X-Gen or even Shimano shifter/mech combo. the lever pull takes up shifter cable so much quicker than shimano does, making shifting a easy on the thumbs affair.
The only real downside to these shifters (keeping in mind mine are 06 models) is that the top carbon plate sits quite loose and the fitting screw does not engage properly all the way in. This can be fixed with a correct fitting washer or rubber seal. The new models may have this issue addressed I'm unsure.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: Internet
Similar Products Used: Shimano Rapidfire
Bike Setup: Giant Trance SRAM XO
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tgoss
a Cross Country Rider
from ColoradoDate Reviewed: March 23, 2009
Strengths: Fast, Precise, BlingWeaknesses: Can't find any.Bottom Line: These are money. Very swift and precise. I'm very please with these and going with new Elixir CR brakes the matchmaker hinge is ridiculously convenient.
A great addition to the ride.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Bike Source
Similar Products Used: Sram X.7
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kiwijames
a Racer
from Lafayette, CADate Reviewed: November 10, 2008
Strengths: Lightweight, quick shifts on short trigger travel, matches up with numerous front Derailleurs. Great fit with the Avid Juicy combo mount. Can adjust the lever paddle degrees. Don't wear out your gloves like the grip shifters.Weaknesses: Thumb thumb took some time to get used to after years of XT/XTR. No gear indicator..yes, I still look for it still.Bottom Line: After being a Shimano fiend, I've been happily surprised. I went SRAM red on my roadie and am stoked and it opened the way for me to go SRAM on the MTB. If you are used to the thumb/finger of Shimano...you'll make a few bad shifts during the learning curve. If you love the X.0 RD, the grip shifters are a good alternative too, just get beefed up gloves for your pointer finger.
Favorite Trail: Anything in Joaquin Miller Park
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Colorado Cyclist
Similar Products Used: Years and Years of XT/XTR rapidfires.
Bike Setup: SC Blur LT2, X.0 w/triggers, Talas 140 RLC, Float RP23, easton Havoc AM, Juicy Carb, WCS Ritchey Carb stem,bars and WCS pedals, Joplin remote, RF Dues XC
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Daniel
a Cross Country Rider
from GreensboroDate Reviewed: March 21, 2008
Strengths: Quality, Short shifting action, adjustable paddles.Weaknesses: People afraid of Change (rumor has it that Shimano has a patent on the Thumb Finger Action) Thumb Thumb is easy to adapt.Bottom Line: This is the same review I gave on the 2006 X.O Trigger shifter review because at the time they did not have this posting. I have the 2007 shifters:
I chose these shifters after using an XTR shifter on a demo bike in Crested Butte, CO. I used twist shift for 10 years because I was not happy with the older shimano shifters, too much travel to shift. The new shimano XT, XTR are worlds better than they used to be. I was going to buy them but I had a Sram XO dérailleur, not compatible. So i went with the 2007 Sram XO shifter. The shifting action is spot on. you here a loud "Click" then it shifts. it is like a short throw shifter in a sports car. The thumb thumb took me only one ride to get the hang of them. I adjusted the top paddle to right where I needed it. I recommend you pay a little extra for the XO than the X9 if you have the means. Adjusting the paddle made it a lot easier to use. I really like these shifters and highly recommend them.
Favorite Trail: Still testing
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At: Price Point
Similar Products Used: Twist, Rapid Fire
Bike Setup: XTR, XT, XO. I have both Shimano and Sram on my bike. I do not discriminate. Both companies make great products. competition benefits the consumer
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