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SRAM X9 9-Speed Front Derailleur
Product DescriptionSRAMs new X.9 front derailleur handlesTriple cranks with ease. Works with any left (front) shifter, includingShimano Wide-spaced pivots for crisp shifting and a long life 160 grams Forged aluminum alloy construction
User Reviews
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Jono111
a Weekend Warrior
from London Date Reviewed: March 18, 2010 Strengths: Can't think of any - ummm, it hasn't broken yet. Weaknesses: Utterly rubbish in my books - shifts to the big ring are slow and agricultural, may as well reach down and lift the chain off myself. I'm not an SRAM hater - x9 rear mech works well, fast, precise and positive shifts. But the front mech? Steer clear. Its so slow to shift that I'd advise taking a book out with you to read while its deciding what to do. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: xt for the last five years, performance is far superior on the front mech, rear mech, x9 is arguably better. Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Chameleon 
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medicdude
a Weekend Warrior
from Sacramento, CA, USA Date Reviewed: July 1, 2009 Strengths: Much stronger than the x5 that came on my bike. little to no flex, unlike the x5. all metal, again unlike the x5. easy to install and adjust, unlike the x5. shifts great, unlike the x5. very fairly priced, especially from price point. Weaknesses: none so far. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: None yet Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $60.00 Purchased At: Price Point Similar Products Used: SRAM x5 Bike Setup: 2009 Diamondback Response comp, stock aside from this Front Der. 
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AwP
a Cross Country Rider
from 904 Date Reviewed: February 8, 2009 Strengths: Stiff. Wide linkage provides sure shifting. Traditional pull works just as well as top-swing. Weaknesses: Um... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Ridgeline Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: Deore Bike Setup: XTC. X-9 d-train. Mavic Crosslands. 
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PissedOffCil
a Weekend Warrior
from Montreal Date Reviewed: June 10, 2008 Strengths: - Crisp shifting, until it bends Weaknesses: - Weak product Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $100.00 Similar Products Used: Deore, LX, XT Bike Setup: 2006 Norco Six One 
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Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Fort Meade, MD Date Reviewed: August 11, 2007 Strengths: Strong design, heavy spring tension makes down shifts very snappy Weaknesses: cage design is bulky, and tuning takes a lot of fiddling Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only Similar Products Used: Shimano XT Bike Setup: X-9 triggers, RD, LX crank, and now back to XT FD
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Michael Spugnardi
a Cross Country Rider
from Grand Forks, ND Date Reviewed: July 1, 2007 Strengths: Easily adjustable. Plastic insert holds derailleur in large cog position for easy installation (Shimano uses an insert that serves the same purpose). Very sturdy design. Weaknesses: The cable offset using the top pull derailleur could be a problem for some setups. In order for the outer cage to clear the large cog (without alteration), the derailleur must be installed high and can cause the chain to drag along the bottom of the derailleur cage. For this reason the outter cage must be altered to ensure an optimized fit. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: maah daah hey Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $35.00 Purchased At: Online retailer Similar Products Used: Shimano XT
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Donnie Anderson
a Weekend Warrior
from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada Date Reviewed: June 18, 2007 Strengths: Actually works Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: All Shimano Models Acera through XT. Bike Setup: Full X.9 with Gripshift
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sacred
a Cross Country Rider
from toronto Date Reviewed: February 23, 2006 Strengths: stiff, strong. Very positive downshifting. Weaknesses: Plastic frame adapter fits very poorly. Shifting into big ring is very sluggish and unreliable. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: tight&twisty Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: cambria Similar Products Used: Shimano XT............ Bike Setup: Superlight
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Elvis
a Cross Country Rider
from NC Date Reviewed: December 29, 2005 Strengths: H@LL yes this is the best der ive ever used!!! Weaknesses: none Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: sh_tmano
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Eric
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Canada Date Reviewed: April 20, 2005 Strengths: wider, stiffer pivots Weaknesses: a tad heavier than shimano Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: price point Similar Products Used: shimano FD up to XT Bike Setup: cross country hardtail
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Marc Coen
a Weekend Warrior
from Sint-Gillis-Waas (Belgium) Date Reviewed: November 17, 2004 Strengths: Looks great, shifts better then XT, build very strong Weaknesses: a bit heavier then XT Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: local shop in Belgium (Seaspeed) Similar Products Used: shimano LX, XT Bike Setup: Cannondale Jekyll 1000, Sram 9.0 shorty shifters, X.9 rear Derailleur and X-Gen front, magura Louise FR brakes, mavic Crossmax SL wheels with IRC mythos XC II tires, RaceFace Cranks
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