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Brandon
a Racer
from Gravenhurst, ONDate Reviewed: July 21, 2000
Strengths: XT mystique, Shimano NameWeaknesses: Strength and durability, shifting forceBottom Line: Used to love it when new and set up. But put in a few races this year and within past month have worn out two front derailleurs, one rear, and a cassette, and that's only about 2 rides + 4 races going through two chains as a precaution and weekly maintenance(and I'm not a big or abusive rider). I've also always hated the shifters. I like rapidfire but the higher end has too light a action, not enough shifting force at the lever. I was happier overall with the STX but shifting couldn't be dialed in nicely as new XT. Next year - full sram 9.0 with their new triggers and cassette. But then again you could all ignore me cause us Canadians dislike Shtickmano
Favorite Trail: secret
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: alivio/stx, lx/xt, xtr, sram 9.0
Bike Setup: Rocky Mountain Stratos, 98 SID, raceface crank, full xt drivetrain, sram 9.0 brakes/levers
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Devon Vig
a Cross Country Rider
from Grande Prairie, Alberta, CanadaDate Reviewed: April 5, 2000
Strengths: -cheap
-strong
-shifts pretty good
-mostly blackWeaknesses: -rear derailleur makes me mad
Bottom Line: This is an excellent group for the amount of money I paid. (750.00 Canadian for entire kit, everything but fork and frame at Airbomb Canada). It shifts well in most conditions and is a lot stronger than XTR (cheaper too). The only problem I have is with the rear derailleur which isn't as fast as I'd like it to be.
Favorite Trail: yup
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Shimano Alivio, Acera(terrible), LX
Bike Setup: Schwinn S-10 F/S
Full XT
Rhino Lite Rims
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Dustin
a Cross Country Rider
from St. Thomas, Ontario, CanadaDate Reviewed: January 14, 2000
Strengths: the xt rear derailler shifts with authority. shifters nice with big thumb lever. brakes strong and smooth. cant even feel it shift!Weaknesses: SQUEAKY front brake, they still work thought. stay away from short cage rear derailler, it limits some of the 9 gearsBottom Line: the most bang for your buck, no need to spend twice the price for xtr. Solid and strong
Favorite Trail: Dalewood, a little trail in my town
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: LX, STX-RC, ALIVIO
Bike Setup: 1999 trek vrx-200, jet xc, full XT group
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Tsunami a wanna be
a Racer
from NorCalDate Reviewed: December 19, 1999
Strengths:
9 speed! I can just about camp out in the middle chainring
Price! $500 less than XTR build kit (cranks w/ rings, deraillers, hubs, chain, shifters/brake levers, brakes, bottom bracket, cassette) for comparable performance, and only weighs a little more
Shimano Reliablity! any other deraillers or drivetrain component that shift as nice or as reliable?
Looks cool!Weaknesses:
Reliabilty. 9 speed is reliable so far but know that going to smaller chainrings and chain can only mean trouble (experience from motorcycles)
Does not work as nice as 8 speed when dirty
Looks kinda plain. XTR w/ King set-up looks way prettierBottom Line: Why would you need anything else? I cannot see going XTR unless if your sponsored and your parts are paid for. The little grams that you do save by going to XTR does not justify cost. I like the 9 speed set-up but really did not see anything wrong w/ 8 speed. 8 speed is more durable and reliable. So far I reluctantly have to give a 5 because the system has been flawless, but i'm gonna try to use this for the next to years and do another post then.
Favorite Trail:
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Similar Products Used:
Owned: Suntour XC Expert/Pro, 8 Speed LX/XT
Tried: 8 Speed LX, XT, XTR
9 Speed XT, XTR
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Superlight w/ Z2 Xfly
XT build kit, Mavic 517's
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Frank
a Cross-Country Rider
from Laguna BeachDate Reviewed: November 9, 1999
Strengths:
Predictable, reliable, great gear range. Like the 11. The extreme low gear is unnecessary but extends the range of the middle ring nicely. Great value.Weaknesses:
Its not XTR. Squealy front brakes even with several adjustments and sets of pads.Bottom Line: If you can't afford XTR this is the ticket. Good for the extra bike you don't ride as much or if you need money for food or stuff like that.
Favorite Trail:
SB Mtns Angelus Oaks
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
full XTR on other bike
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumper XC Pro - with XTR rear derailler
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BC
a Cross-Country Rider
from WHS, NJDate Reviewed: August 18, 1999
Strengths:
Great value, reliable, strong - set-up and forget - Shimano magicWeaknesses:
NoneBottom Line: Big improvement over 98 XT. New brakes and rear derralieur are much stronger, 9 speed gives great range.
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
1998 XT, LX, STX
Bike Setup:
1999 Obed, SID
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A.S.
a Downhiller
from NYDate Reviewed: July 2, 1999
Strengths:
wide gearing range, rather durable, clean shiftsWeaknesses:
rough terrain can cause ghost shiftsBottom Line: I like the 9 speed group, i have the 11-34 cassette, it gives a huge gearing range. It shifts fast and clean, and the only problem i have is when it is real bumpy, the chain tends to skip around. Keep things tight!
Favorite Trail:
song
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Similar Products Used:
Alivio/STX
Bike Setup:
GT STS
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