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Description:
- Instant-release shifts at the first click of the release lever
- Multi-release shifting allows for up-shifting two gears
- Variable positioning, inboard or outboard of the brake lever
- Release lever shifts up with a push or pull of the lever
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Submitted by
Jorge Liwanag
a Cross Country Rider
from Fairfax, Va
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | E-bay Store | | Strengths: | Many possible position. Accurate and precise shifting. You can also use only your thumb in both upward or downward shifting!!! Not only that but also on the same push motion!!! - on two different levers. | | Weaknesses: | Need to remember for the 1-2 weeks which lever is up shift and down shift. - if using the above strength. | | Similar Products Used: | Nothing I know with the same advantage as the above strength | | Bike Setup: | Full-suspension cross country build up | | Bottom Line: | The BEST upgrade I had. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Muell Torvald
a Cross Country Rider
from kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Date Reviewed: October 20, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Fort Custer | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | Custer Cyclery | | Strengths: | Smooth responsive shifting, adjustable pod position without moving clamp, dual action release lever | | Weaknesses: | Not a weakness, but most user should be aware there's no gear indicator | | Similar Products Used: | SRAM X.9, Shimano XT | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher Big Sur, Crossmax SL, Rockshox SID, XT crank and XTR shifter/derailleur | | Bottom Line: | I was an original shimano XT shifter & derailleur user. Derailleur broke, so I decided to try the Sram X.9. The 1:1 actuation meant longer actuation travel for the thumb shifter. Shifting performance was smooth, but I got stubby thumbs, which made it slightly uncomfortable to shift. I really liked SRAM's thumb up and downshift, so I decided to move back to Shimano once I've found out they had something similar. My greatest initial concern with the XTR was that the release lever can unload 2 gears instead of the standard 1. One may think this can cause accidental mis-shift. I'll be honest, it can, but only under extreme conditions, such as while trying to shift on a very bumpy ride/climb (very rare). It did took slightly more effort to get the 2nd click on the release lever. My XTR shifter is tied to my XTR derailleur, so shifting performance was very very smooth and predictable. Overall, I'm very happy with the performance of the product and it had lived up to the past reputation of XTR products. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Todd
a Cross Country Rider
from Raleigh, NC
Date Reviewed: October 19, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | all of them | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | online retailer | | Strengths: | The adjustable mount. | | Similar Products Used: | Older XTR shifters | | Bike Setup: | TiSport GMan, XTR, Hope, Velocity rims, Fox fork< etc. | | Bottom Line: | The shifters operate flawlessly as you'd expect. The dual release is a nice feature that gives you a choice of thumb or index finger shifting. The fact that you can move the shifter on it's mount will help you find the exact reach for your hand and offer a bit more selection for lever placement. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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