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RJDofthePhilippines
a All Mountain RiderDate Reviewed: September 2, 2012
Strengths: works as shimano claims it would do..
the switch from the shadow plus is just amazing i have now been riding with the shadow plus for about 3 months now all on agressive trails and in the blazing heat that my country has to offer.. i havent even adjusted the tension thingy after the intial break in period since bought and installed from my local bike shop..Weaknesses: i cant say price is a weakness, yes its expensive but you know what they say..
"you get what you paid for" other than that none..Bottom Line: you wont regret it, it really works even when doing 40-50kph downhill on a really agressive trail, just mud, soil, dirt, pebbles, roots, sand and even with the sun blazing at you all the way down.. bike still as quite as a mouse after all that obstacle.. works too well even.. lol..
Its a price thats not for everyone
i have to save for it but it was really worth the wait..
but it would be nice to have a shorter cage length though aside from buying the new RD 2012 saints..
Favorite Trail: buhisan-guadalupe route, cebu city
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: bikecology @ Banilad
Similar Products Used: deore slx
XTR shadow
Bike Setup: trance2 (2008)
drivetrain XTR brakes
2012 Saints, 203mm ice stop, mavic 317 with maxxis 2.5 high rollers 3C.
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Eddiecycle
a All Mountain RiderDate Reviewed: August 17, 2012
Strengths: Haven't lost the chain once on a 1x10 with no chain guide at all. Unsurprisingly shifts well also.Weaknesses: Little heavier, little more expensiveBottom Line: I actually have the SLX derailleur, so this is a review more of the Shadow Plus clutch mechanism than the derailleur itself. I am usually a retro-grouch more out of cheapness than anything else, but I made the jump to a 10 speed drivetrain as soon as the XT and SLX clutch-equipped parts became available. The big question I had that I hadn't found a good answer to was whether I could get away with a 1x10 no front chainguide at all. After 150 miles of only a SS ring and a bashguard on various singletrack, I'm happy to say that I haven't lost the chain once. I even tried to make it jump for the first couple of rides, jumping hard on the pedals while coming out of bumpy curves, but the chain has always been there waiting to pedal again. I've seen the word "gamechanger" used tons of times to describe clutch-equipped derailleurs, and I've got to agree with that word after trying it out.
Favorite Trail: Warrior's Creek
Duration Product Used: 150 miles
Similar Products Used: Old derailleurs
Bike Setup: Specialized Epic with a schmorgesborg of parts. Drivetrain is XT shifters, SLX derailleur with clutch and medium cage, SLX cassette
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Herzalot
a Weekend Warrior
from Laguna Beach, CA, USADate Reviewed: March 15, 2012
Strengths: Works as advertised - stops 95% of chainslap in the roughest conditionsWeaknesses: Not sure yet - maybe a little finickyBottom Line: I've only ridden this twice, but it is an absolute game changer. It does a better job at stopping chainslap then my chain tensioner did, without the weight, drag and chain line penalty. If the durability and reliability are there, it will divide the bike world into two distinct eras - the old days when derailleurs did not stop chainslap, and the current state of the art - quiet chains that don't drop off the chainrings no matter how rough the terrain. I had read that the clutch puts a lot of resistance to shifting, but I did not notice any significant difference. I am using an XT shifter, and it feels (and works) just fine.
Let's face it, derailleurs have been pretty damn good since the invention of ramped cogs. There has been very little innovation since the early 90s - they shifted great then, and they shift great now. This is different. It adds a function that we all want - a quiet chain. For carbon frame owners, it's a must. I am sure SRAM will be introducing something similar (if not, it's buh bye SRAM).
Favorite Trail: Aliso, Whistler
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: Pro Bike Supply
Similar Products Used: XT Shadow, Saint Shadow
Bike Setup: '09 Yeti 575, Marzocchi 55 micro Switch TA, DT Swiss EX 1750
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