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Submitted by
michael
a Racer
from Berkeley, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: April 22, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | the one with the dirt | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Universal Cycles | | Strengths: | Set it and forget it. Front der. trimming ability. Ability to keep your fingers on the bar. No "gear indicator" nonsense. Brainlessly simple operation. Cool carbon fiber finish (poseur points...) | | Weaknesses: | None (period) | | Similar Products Used: | Rapidfailure. | | Bike Setup: | blah blah | | Bottom Line: | I'm a long-time rider, mechanic, and part-time racer. I recommend sram drivetrain components to any rider seeking advice. Don't even bother with that other S company. SRAM stuff is so sweet: put it on, set the limits, pull a little cable tension, go ride. It just works. Maybe feed it a little grease once in a great while and replace a worn-out grip. I supposed if Shi*ano ever figures out what SRAM is doing so well, we may have to worry, but thankfully they're too busy making flourine bushings and other fiddly stuff that's supposed to be replaced every 6 - 8 months. Yeah right.
Shut up and ride.
Got to get a shout out to Mike at Universal Cycles. Check 'em out, great deals and excellent service. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Eckley
a Weekend Warrior
from Avon Lake,Ohio, USA
Date Reviewed: March 13, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | any of 'em | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay new | | Strengths: | crisp shifts-looks(cleaner looking cockpit) feel-ease of maintenance | | Weaknesses: | no longer made | | Similar Products Used: | other sram shifters - shimano Deore-LX-XT | | Bike Setup: | Last of the medium Zaskar TEAM: XTR front, rear was 9.0SL soon to be XO, Sid carbon race | | Bottom Line: | much faster shifting than my '02 Stumpjumper Pro setup with XTR derailleurs and XT rapidfire shifters. I will be switching that rig to some N.O.S. Sachs power grip extremes I found on ebay cheap! ($25.00)U.S. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
weather expert
a Weekend Warrior
from iowa
Date Reviewed: June 23, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | new from eBay | | Strengths: | quick shifts, firm grip, light. | | Weaknesses: | maybe the grips that came w/ the shifters? i never used them. | | Similar Products Used: | lx, xt...oh wait those aren't anything similar. | | Bike Setup: | Mrazek XC rig. | | Bottom Line: | fast and intuitive shifts with positive but not loud clicks. light action. i could retain a firm grip on the bar when i shift. not bulky as later models, and no indicator gimmicks. stealthy and utilitarian look. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ralph
a Cross Country Rider
from El Segundo, CA
Date Reviewed: May 27, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | Santa Ana River trail | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Simple, light, durable, shifts extremely well, ergonomically perfect for me | | Weaknesses: | SRAM stopped making the shorty shifters for a while -- D'oh! | | Similar Products Used: | Various Rapidfire | | Bike Setup: | Airborne Lucky Strike, Titus Locomoto | | Bottom Line: | Shifters were OEM, outlasted the original frame, and now are on my Airborne. I know shifting method is personal preference, but I just love the ability to dump gears instantly with a flick of the wrist, and to be able to trim the front derailleur. Very simple to overhaul also. I love the way these function and will never go back to Rapidfire. Just bought another pair for my Loco-Moto frame I have built up, see you on the trail... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Zeke 'The Man'
a Downhiller
from Ashland, Oregon, USA
Date Reviewed: February 15, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | anything challenging | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | Jenson USA | | Strengths: | Solid click lets you know when you shift, easy to shift, light but strong, cool looking | | Weaknesses: | one of the little grease port covers fell off in moab, whatta bummer | | Similar Products Used: | XT | | Bike Setup: | KHS alite 4000 (i use this for downhill!) sram 9.0sl rr der.,LX, XT, SRAM, KORE, thomson, rhyno lite and avid | | Bottom Line: | i don't know what other people are talking about when they say this is a bad shifter. the majority says it good, and that's what it is. so far, nothing has screwed me over, it's easy to shift while braking(although it is stupid to do that anyway). they are not in the way, and it is so easy to shift that i do it without thinking and it isn't a noticeable effort. there is a loud reassuring click that lets you know when you have shifted, and the carbon fiber design is totally awesome. if you are on a budget, don't even think about this one. it costs a lot, and you can get some good shifting at teh 9.0 and 7.0 range without sacrifing much. if you have th eextra cash though, go for it. i love it adn there is no reason why you shouldn't either. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jay brown
a Racer
from greenville, nc, usa
Date Reviewed: February 13, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | Bicycle Post Trails/ECU Home Course | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | supergo | | Strengths: | Awesome....the best. 1 for 1 action increases gear choices on climbs. | | Weaknesses: | Once you dial in the front....see ya later. | | Similar Products Used: | xtr mega 9, xt duel mega 9, sachs 8 speed shifters | | Bike Setup: | 2001 TREK 8500, Dolomite wheels, King Headset, XTR Brakes Levers, Avid Magnes. Brakes, Forte Saddle...ect. | | Bottom Line: | These are the best....find a used pair and gooooo! | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
nate
a
from Washington,Spokane
Date Reviewed: January 27, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Crisp shifting, nice feel | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | 7.0 | | Bike Setup: | Cannonndale F900SX, Lefty Fork, 9.0 derallers, everything else is CODA | | Bottom Line: | This Shifter is awesome! Im glad i bought them. The bike came with rapid fire , so i got 7.0 and decided to get 9.0 and i love em'
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Submitted by
kenneth
a Downhiller
from arlington, virginia, usa
Date Reviewed: January 23, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | universalcycles | | Strengths: | light, fast, smooth lookin, more precise than a hummingbird, barrel adjuster, easy to maintain | | Weaknesses: | none! | | Similar Products Used: | xtr, X-ray | | Bike Setup: | azonic ds-1, z2 bam, 9.0 sl, xtr/xt, xtr to 521's, raceface, thompson, azonic hammer, mrp | | Bottom Line: | these are the sh!t. no contest. some may complain that they are just expensive pieces of plastic. so! high density polymers (called composites) are plastics yet they have properties that make them far superior in weight and cost than metal - AND they still cost less than a xtr setup.
oh and try this if you dont like the diameter of the mechanism - trim an oury grip down an inch and it will match the shifter. it feels great and your hands are free to move all over the grip surface. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hanny
a Cross Country Rider
from College Park, MD, USA
Date Reviewed: November 16, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | anytrail | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Universal Cycles | | Strengths: | Precise, light, cool looking, | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano Rapid Fire LX, XT | | Bike Setup: | Catamount, 9.0 Rear Der, LX F.Der. | | Bottom Line: | Nice product, please consider this product. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
gav mackenzie
a Weekend Warrior
from golspie
Date Reviewed: November 3, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | The Ben | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | bicycle bothy | | Strengths: | very well valued grips, smooth changing when under pressure better than LX | | Weaknesses: | not everybody's taste | | Similar Products Used: | 7.0 | | Bike Setup: | fine for me | | Bottom Line: | DE best | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
FritzMan
a Cross Country Rider
from Ottawa - Canada
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Like I'm gonna tell you... | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Universal | | Strengths: | Light, predicatable shifting, ability to shift under torque, price, and looks. | | Weaknesses: | Absolutely none!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Crappy plastic gripshift with XTR rear derailleur | | Bike Setup: | GT Zaskar, RST-XMO 02 fork, Magura HS-22, SRAM 9.0sl shifter and 9.0 rear derailleur, CT2 handlebar, & crappy wheelset | | Bottom Line: | This is my best upgrade (even more than the fork) that I've done. I'm shifting 20% more frequently than before which translates into higher average speed & fun.
Haulin' down a new trail and run into a steep hill around the corner? No problem, grab a handlfull of the SRAM shifter and select any gear you want. It's ability to shift under torque, and to always get the right gear is downright impressive, and something that I never knew was possible. I'm more pumped than ever to ride my bike.
I actually find the shifting resistance perfect (some have posted that they're stiff) especially compared to my previous setup, where Popeye forearms were required. Purchased for $89 US at Universal (for 9.0SL shifters and 9.0 derailleur), you can't go wrong.
At first I thought the lack of exact shifting for the front derailleur to be a nuissance, but the micro adjustment has turned out to be really cool to quiet the chain-to-cage noise that occurs on extreme ends of the cogset. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
moonlighter
a Cross Country Rider
from Rochester, New York , U.S.
Date Reviewed: May 16, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Flt at Letchworth | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Long term durability , ability to shift full range of gears with one motion and to trim (multi detends)front
shifter | | Weaknesses: | None . | | Similar Products Used: | Xt , Xtr | | Bike Setup: | Gt Zaskar , 9sl rear der. , Sram 9 brakes , xt crank (ol squeaky) , rock shock seat post . | | Bottom Line: | You can not beat these shifters for performance or durability ! They have shifted flawlessly each and every
time I call on them . Shifts are handled instintaniously
and with such precision it is still surprizes me ...two
years after installing them on my bike ! I love outshifting
my rapidfire friends . Unexpected hills ....I leave them
eating my dust as I shift thru my full range of gears and
pedal away . They are left pushing or pulling wondering where I went . Dont be a follower ! Try these shifters . | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jack Meoff
a Racer
from Newhampshire
Date Reviewed: April 5, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Your MOTHER | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | easy set up
light weight when compared to shimano
uncluttered handle bar
looks? | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | old GS from 96 they sucked
shimano lx rapidfire they where ok but this is lighter and easy to use | | Bike Setup: | 98 m2 stumpy
z2bam mustang rims specialized/xtr hub db alloy
rf sprinkeled throuh out and ride on cables | | Bottom Line: | Great product
lighter faster and easier to use than shimano
if u race on hacked terrain that requires quick shifts u can do that in one motion with these with shimano it took many motions and there fore slower
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Submitted by
Damien
a
from Chicago IL
Date Reviewed: January 17, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Cant tell ya its a secrete | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Its not rapid fire, and it is extremely smooth. The 1999 stuff looks awsome with the graphite look. | | Weaknesses: | Takes allot more torque to shift between gears than most rapid fire. I also dont like their 2000 line as much as I like their 1999. | | Bottom Line: | I first had Shimano LX shifters and an XTR rear deralier. They shifted fine and smooth, but when you are in the big ring and peadling as fast as you cat at an uphill it takes longer for you to shift into the small ring with rapid fire. I think my gripshift is great. It seems like you can go through all the gears in less time with grip shift.
With my rapid fire shifters when I would go off of a big drop or do some jumps I always would shift into some other gear. But with the gripshift that doesnt happen. And I have to say that the 9.0 and 9.0SL line looks so much cooler than XTR.
I also had problems with my rapid fire system. I would have to contanly re-adjust my gearing, not with grip shift though.
All in all these kick the poo poo out of that shimano stuff.
I think these deserve 5 Flamin' Chilis | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh Radlein
a Cross-Country Rider
from Colo Springs
Date Reviewed: August 29, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
ones without horses... | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Smooth
Light
Easy to maintain
Company support
not Shimano | | Weaknesses: |
none yet | | Similar Products Used: |
XTR 8Sp.
Shimano STX-RC, GripShift MRX line | | Bike Setup: |
S.Cruz Chameleon, Z-2 Bam, XTR Vees, ESP 9.0 R der., RF Cranks & BB, Avid Ult. levers | | Bottom Line: | SRAM is the topline in shifting technology. They are both a hometown favorite and have always been there to support their consumers. I will not hesitate to recommend these shifters as a year of hammering has yet to reap the damage most other shifters see. 5 burning worms. I await my halfpipe... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
j.johnston
a Downhiller
from oak,ca
Date Reviewed: June 9, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
jacoby creek | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
clean shifting | | Weaknesses: |
none | | Similar Products Used: |
base level grip shift | | Bike Setup: |
Gary Fisher Mt. Tam
Judy DH
sram 9.0sl rear der. | | Bottom Line: | I have been riding this setup for about a month and have only good things to say so far. The deraileur is strong and works perfectly with the shifters. The shifting is smooth and never misses. A little jonnysnot through the slot and basic cable maintenance and these should last a long long time. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chris
a Cross-Country Rider
from cobourg, ont canada
Date Reviewed: May 20, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
simple
indexing
light
twist it | | Weaknesses: |
none yet | | Similar Products Used: |
rapid fire lx,xt,xtr
srt 600's, x-rays | | Bike Setup: |
1999 Rocky Mountain Thin Air | | Bottom Line: | Light, crisp, smooth shifts that you twist. Actuates the front derailluer in very small increments therefore, the shift on the front can be fine tuned. xtr look out. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BUTCH
a Cross-Country Rider
from VERMONT
Date Reviewed: May 13, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
SMOOTH SHIFTING
LIGHT
DURABLE | | Weaknesses: |
??????? | | Similar Products Used: |
CRAPIDFIRE | | Bike Setup: |
STUMPJUMPER MANITOU SX | | Bottom Line: | THESE SHIFTERS ARE AWESOME!!!! THEY ARE EXTREMELY ACCURATE AND THE SHIFTING IS SMOOTH AS SILK. TEAMED WITH AN XT FRONT DERAUILLER IT HAS NEVER MISSED A SHIFT. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Al
a Cross-Country Rider
from collehge station, tx
Date Reviewed: April 15, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Works absolutely awesome. Best shifter, by far, that I've ever used. Plus, it's light, good lookin, and durable. AND I have yet to service it. | | Weaknesses: |
What? | | Similar Products Used: |
srt 500's, x-rays, alivio, stx, lx, xtr Rapidfailure | | Bike Setup: |
Barracuda A2M (sweet!) with Maguras and Manitou Pro | | Bottom Line: | Some people just can't stand the gripshift action and say that rapidfire ergonomics are better. Don't worry, the survival of the fittest theory says that those with substandard genes will soon be weeded out. My 900 sl's are the best shifter bar none ever made and should last a lifetime. If you've got the dough, spring for it--you will never regret it. FYI: I ride about 2000 miles per year and wore out multiple RF shifters before using these. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a Cross-Country Rider
from NJ
Date Reviewed: April 9, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
-light
-smooth shifts
-carbon look | | Weaknesses: |
Can be stiff if not treated properly. | | Similar Products Used: |
LX/XT Rapidfire | | Bottom Line: | Let's get one thing straight. The kind of shifter you use is a matter of personal opinion. And everyone who says you can't shift/brake at the same time is lying. ESP shifts like a wet dream if taken care of. Not babied, just taken care of. They also look and feel great. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doctor
a Cross-Country Rider
from Denver
Date Reviewed: April 6, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Buffcreek | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
Smooth shifting | | Weaknesses: |
ergonomic grips | | Similar Products Used: |
Grip Shift
Shimano SIS | | Bike Setup: |
Barracuda A2V
Manitou SX
Magura brakes | | Bottom Line: | The shifting can't be smoother. It never misses a beat. However, I hate the ergonomic grips. My hands get fatigued because the grips are too fat. Because of this I would not buy these shifters again. Sram should have flat grips as an option like previous grip shift products. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim
a Cross-Country Rider
from Green Bay
Date Reviewed: March 26, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Esker Ridge | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Light, strong, awesome warranty and not in the way during crashes like rapidfire. | | Weaknesses: |
If I think really hard... well maybe a bit stiff, but thats all | | Similar Products Used: |
XT rapidfire
XTR Rapidfire
Sram 8.0 | | Bike Setup: |
Schwinn Homegrown 4130 with Manitou SX Ti Race face cranks, Crossland... | | Bottom Line: | Super awesome shifting and I paid a bit extra and got the 10th aniiversary Betsy model with the stars and stripes-really cool. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick Phan
a Cross-Country Rider
from Temecula
Date Reviewed: March 23, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Superman | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
-Light
-Strong
-Crisp | | Weaknesses: |
Without good, lubed cables it is hard to shift. | | Similar Products Used: |
STX-RC RapidFire | | Bike Setup: |
RockHopper
RaceFace Crankset
XT Weels | | Bottom Line: | Good for dry weather conditions. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Larry Magoo
a cross-country rider
from 1000 Oaks
Date Reviewed: February 2, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
These GRIPSHIFTS 9.0SL are by far the smoothest, lightest shifters/deraileur you can buy!! My only gripe is they released the front der. yet and can't get Pauls anymore so I am relagated to the Shitmano XTR. I've been using these since the SRT 600 days and they have only gotten better since. The wimp who complained above about having to shift SRAMS best after 24 miles of racing is a WUSS! Shitmano is crap and they design their stuff to need replacement often. If you use Jonny Snot (shifter lube) and Ride-On cables, these beauties will out last your frame set. I replace cables every 500-700 miles and these things have yet to fail. divermagoo@aol.com They deserve a full 5 Chiles! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh C
a cross-country rider
from NC
Date Reviewed: February 2, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I recommend the SRAM 9.0 SL to anyone who wants to improve there bikes performance. My DBR X2 was equiped with Shimano XT rear derailleur and LX shifters. I had problems with the derailleur from the first ride. I finally got fed up and went to the 9.0 SL. Havent had one problem since. Shifts are smooth and solid. No such thing as overshifting. The gripshift also allows you to dial in the front derailleur so the chain can pass through without any rubbing. Your handlebar is also less cluttered. This is the best upgrade i have made so far. The 9.0 SL is worth its weight(maybe more then its weight considering it is light as hell)in gold.
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Submitted by
Rick
a cross-country rider
from cal
Date Reviewed: January 30, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Got my first set from supergo as part of their build kit. I had the pieces of garbage XRay shifters before these and almost didn't buy the kit. But I really wanted the rest of the package and heard the 9.0 SL's weren't too bad. So I gave them a second chance. The new/improved shifters are great! Shorter twist compared to the Xrays and the action is precise. And regardless of what's said by other's, you don't need popeye arms to twist these things. Anyway, if your wrist realy are that weak, even after a 24 mile race, I guess you should be home on the couch with a nice remote with soft buttons. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
UNgasha
a racer
from College station, texas
Date Reviewed: December 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I race mountain-bikes for Texas A&M University, and I have had these shifters for about 5 months now, and I've absolutely loved them. My only gripe is that ONCE, and only ONCE, during a wet race, the right shifter's grip started coming off. I readjusted it, and figured out my other problem: I have a bottom-pull router on the bottom-side of my bottom-bracket. The screw loosened during the race, making me have to really yank on the shifter because the router would turn and snag the cable. THAT is what caused the grip to come off, and it wasn't SRAM's fault. It was mine for not checking out my bike thoroughly before that race. These things are tough! I've crashed all over the freaking place, and these shifter pods have taken every hit in stride. I honestly believe that Shimano hasn't made a product that I haven't broken. I HAVEN'T broken any of SRAM's products, so get them. You WON'T be sorry!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brett
a cross-country rider
from Georgia
Date Reviewed: November 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Wow, this product beats anything currently coming out of Shimano's factory! I just put the Shifters/9.0sl rear Derailleur on my bike, and I must say this stuff is crisp, precise, and lightweight. The shifts are acuurate when gooped up with Georgia clay as well....I can't say the same about shimano stuff. Also, the customer service is unbelievable, if a problem does arise SRAM will hook you up. The new SRAM stuff is for real - give it a try. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jon myers
a racer
from Portland, OR
Date Reviewed: November 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have been riding the 1998 ESP 9.0sl system for 8 months. It has lasted
the entire racing season (25+ races) using cheap generic cable and housing
with no adjustment that I can remember. It has shifted great from the muddy
Oregon spring to the dusty summer. Fantastic system! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ed
a cross-country rider
from Raleigh, NC
Date Reviewed: November 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These shifters are without fault. I'm surprised at Racer X's review - although he does allow that the 9.0's are lighter and more durable. Obviously it's a matter of preference whether you use Rapid-Fire or Gripshift. I don't have a problem with the twisting motion and it does'nt effect my control. I've had the 9.0SL shifters on my bike for 5 months now and have not had to tune the derailleurs once - something I have never been able to say about Shimano shifers/derailleurs. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Racer X
a racer
from Maryland
Date Reviewed: November 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I personally do not know why people are so enamored by Grip Shift. The only thing that it has going for it is light weight, simplicity, and maybe more durable during crashes since it does not protrude from the handlebar.First, the 9.0 does note give you a fair value for the money. Guys, you are all paying for some expensive pieces of plastic. Though improved from last year, it is still too stiff for my standards. During a race, I literally try to wear out my shifters. The constant changing using the wrist is just unnatural. Let's see, usually at the end of a 24 mile race, the last thing I want to spend excess energy on is shifting gears. Rotating your wrist causes me to have to deviate from my standard hand position during downhills, a no-no i n my book. Very difficult to shift and brake at the same time. You better be strong in order to shift these things once it is wet or muddy. I don't want to have to buy that Bassworm or Gore cables in order to make this thing work as well. Shimano XT works with standard cable without that stinkin' bassworm, and can't be beat with Gore cables.I would consider buying these things if the action was lighter, and if they actually made a rear derailleur that lasts for a while. I know of at least two people who have gone through at least two of the carbon-composite rear derailleurs that these things use.Back to the drawing board SRAM. I do admire the perseverance of going agains the Big S though. But the bottom line is that these products need more work. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter Gold
a cross-country rider
from Moraga california
Date Reviewed: September 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These shifters are the absolute best made by anyone. They are light, trouble free, and work better than any Sachs or XTR shifter. I've used these things in all conditions and the work hella great. If you are in the market for new shifters, buy these bad-ass things. Anyone who disagrees is a damned retard!!! Sram rules!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
T Haas
a cross-country rider
from Virginia, USA
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've been running the 9.0sl system since May, all in all I think it's the best twist shifting setup I put my hands on. It out performs Shimano/Gripshift combis because, once adjusted the shifts are clean for months. I use Gore cables also, so this may help. In all fairness to Shimano, I think Rapidfire is is still a little more consistent overall. I love twisters, so ESP difinately gets the nod from me. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter Van Lintch
a downhiller
from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date Reviewed: August 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This shifter really kicks ass!!!!! It easely beats XTR, specially when we're talking about downhill. U can shift from the 1 to the 8 in less than a second, the derailleur rocks!!!! The composite material it's made of is extremely resistant and looks cool. If u're a downhiller, don't think twice, GO ESP 9.0SL components, throw SHITMANO stuff in the trash and follow the example of the masters of downhill who use SRAM stuff; Shaun Palmer, John Tomac, Peter Van Lintch and many others!!!! hehehehehe | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sean
a cross-country rider
from nh, usa
Date Reviewed: June 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got the 97' ESP 9.0 set. I Really screwed up when I installed them because I tried to set them up like Showmano crap and they didn't shift well. Then I met up with a Sram service Tech at a race. After some chuckling he asked if it was OK for him to redo my shifters. Does a bear...of course.!! After stripping off the Rola-ma-jig, and Brake cable housing he hooked me up with new cables, Housing, and new cogs.. For free!!! once he was done (about 15 minutes)I experienced the best shifting known to the human race!!
They got a customer for life!!
I put 1500 miles on that derailier last year. 400 this year.
Mud, Snow, sand, sand&mud, pine needles & mud, Moose crap ETC.!! Simply Flawless!! always shifted Right. EEEvery time.
They got a customer for life!!
Then it happened......
Nice cross-up table top..Landed right on the derailier at about 20 mph.
OOps! dead!
Well, I Emailed Sram and told them about it.
I didn't even have to lie to them.
They replaced it free of charge even though I told them straight up that I thrashed it!
Awsome!!
Try getting that out of Shitmano!!!
They got a customer for life!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joey
a cross-country rider
from muf
Date Reviewed: June 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These systems are the worst pieces of garbage I have ever ridden with. The rear deraileur sucks too. The thing broke on me and I had a ton of problems with the springs. My buddy has those sachs they work great. They might not look that trick but they get the job done | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mack
a weekend warrior
from Rochester, NY
Date Reviewed: May 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These things are great. I used to run SRT 600's, then my new bike came with XT's and I missed being able to trim the derailleurs and force shifts. On my second ride ,a stick bent my XT rear derailleur so I bought the ESP 9.0sl setup. It works great but don't waste the extra money on the sl model. The derailleur isn't much lighter, and the shifters are exactly the same. Price Point has the best pricing on these parts and they got them to me next day. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kyle glabb
a cross-country rider
from canada
Date Reviewed: April 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I hfav the esp 9.0sl and they work great way better than the old 9.0 and it kicks ass to shit the entir cassett in one motion. the new cable hatch port is awsome but I don't like the compisite look I do like xtr the best though. oh yah x-rays suck! | | Overall Rating: |
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