SRAM X0 Rear 9-Speed Derailleur
SRAM X0 Rear 9-Speed Derailleur
USER REVIEWS
[May 05, 2015]
Warburrito
All Mountain Rider
Strength:
Light, Strong, Never needs adjustment
Weakness:
none This derailler has completely sold me on SRAM. When it comes time to purchase a new one I will just try an updated model, with a clutch probably, but will never spend money on another Shimano derailler again. This Derailler has been on 3 frames and the first 2 seasons it NEVER needed an adjustment all year. Now I've had it 7 years (but only rode 5 seasons...had a baby and was busy)Since then I only need to adjust a time or two a year. Shifting is amazing and fast, even paired with my X-5 trigger shifters. It holds the chain so tightly compared to a Shimano. Chain slap was significantly reduced compared to my XT. Over the years it has become a little more slack but c'mon, its 7 years old now. Can't compare to X-9 as I've never used it, but this baby has me completely satisfied with SRAM drivetrains. Similar Products Used: Shimano Deore, LX, XT |
[Sep 25, 2012]
m0ngy
Strength:
Strong, reliable, set & forget, maintenance free, damn sexy. Mine's 5+ years old and shifts like new.
Weakness:
None really... At some point MTBR have, for some unknown reason, amalgamated the 9 & 10 speed X0 rear derailleur reviews. Anyway, reading through the combined 9 & 10 speed reviews, a lot of people are complaining that this derailleur is weak, that the carbon cage snaps. For example; "A stick got caught-up in my back wheel, snapped several spokes, ripped the rear wheel apart, and sucked the rear derailleur into the wheel, where it was destroyed. This derailleur sucks." The rear wheel gets shredded and you think the derailleur's the weak point? No derailleur is designed to withstand carnage like that, what the hell were you expecting? I've said it before and I'll say it again, there are a lot of stupid people on these forums.
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[Feb 21, 2012]
afullsodacan
Cross Country Rider
Strength:
Precise shifting, quick, doesn't hesitate (unless horribly adjusted). Lightweight
Weakness:
hex bolt that attaches it to the derailleur hanger seems a bit weak as the head of it is somewhat stripped This is by far the nicest derailleur I have ever owned. It came on a my Giant that I got on Craigslist for a REALLY good deal. It works great. It shifts smoothly, precisely, and quickly when adjusted properly. It shifts how I want it to when I want it to, nuff said. I hardly ever seem to have trouble with it throwing a chain or misshifting, unless I really take a hard hit. If you can dish out the cash (or luck out and get it on a bike as an added bonus like me) I would say definitely get it. You should not be disappointed. It shifts like a dream. I give it 4 chilis for value because it seems overly expensive, although, I guess it is worth it. Similar Products Used: SRAM X4 derailleur |
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