Submitted by
slyfink
a Cross Country Rider
from Ottawa, NCC-istan, Canada Date Reviewed: May 4, 2009
Favorite Trail:
censored by the NCC
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Chain Reaction Cycle
Strengths:
It's strength? It's strength.
Weaknesses:
Not the crispest shifter, but keep your cables cleaned and lubed and you should be good.
Similar Products Used:
XTR, XT, LX. Haven't used SRAM over the years for some reason.
Bike Setup:
see previous post - not much has changed (maybe Stans Flow rims - another great durable product)
Bottom Line:
This is an update of my previous review. I can't believe I've had this derailleur for two seasons, and it's taking on its third. The system works, its too bad they've discontinued it. I used to go through 2-3 derailleur hangers a year, and at least a derailleur a year. I bike in East Coast mud, rocks and roots at least 3 times a week.
I might just have to get an extra rear derailleur that will last me another 3 years when this one finally gives up the ghost.
Its a real shame Shimano isn't carrying over this product. A real shame.
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Submitted by
Sly
a
from Ottawa Date Reviewed: July 24, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Chain Reaction Cycles
Strengths:
Strong: goodbye derailleur hangers!
Weaknesses:
Integrated system: have to buy the hub (& possibly rotors too). Not a crisp as XTR or even XT. It's a hassle if you have to take the wheel off for whatever reason...
Similar Products Used:
XTR, XT, LX, X9
Bike Setup:
05 Enduro, stock except for the Hone cranks, rear hub and derailleur.
Bottom Line:
As someone who seems to always bend derailleur hangers, I'm quite happy with this product. It definitely does not shift as crisply as the XTR that it replaced, but I don't care, caus' I can adjust it properly so the alignment is always perfect. This also makes up for the hassle of the derailleur and chain being loose when removing the rear wheel.
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Submitted by
Joe Williams
a Weekend Warrior
from Kingsport, Tn. USA Date Reviewed: October 29, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Warrior's St. Park, Tn.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
stock on bike
Strengths:
Very smooth shifting. No problems at all other than cable stretch which was quickly adjusted out. Mounted up, out of the way.
Weaknesses:
None so far........
Similar Products Used:
XT, Sram
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
Good, strong product.
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