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M952 grouppo-Upgrade or keep?

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Jimms

Discussion Starter · Jan 3, 2010

So, after many years of sitting there in the garage, my old Kona Hot is being reborn. To many work trips and deployments have kept it on the wall.

Bottom line- I LOVE this bike. It is tight in the corners, stable at speed, climbs like a billy goat with its ass on fire--frame has been refinished. Has a new Fox fork waiting for it, still running Vbrakes on my Mavic Crossmax ceramc wheels.

So the question: The XTR grouppo was the best at the time, still in great shape, running a 3x8, with Gore cables. Can anyone think of a reason to upgrade the grouppo or any part of it? Besides that it is not sexy like some of the CF stuff out there. I have the money, but no real reason besides that it is old.

What would you guys do?

If I dont, I will be building a SS 29er with the money. Happy New Year everyone!

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reptilezs

· #2 · Jan 3, 2010

i would keep it unless it was worn out

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crazy8

· #3 · Jan 3, 2010

Your question is more complicated than whether or not to upgrade your 952 3X set up. IMO XTR 952 has proven performance and durability and and with no issues I would continue to ride it, but it sounds like your wanting to upgrade and build a SS 29'r, which can't be compared to a geared 26". If you were thinking of building the Kona for SS the 952 and a spiderless SS ring would be a excellent set up.

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Pisgah

· #4 · Jan 4, 2010

In my humble opinion, the XTR 950/952 grouppo was one of Shimano's best. Run it.

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boomforeal

· #5 · Jan 4, 2010

Pisgah said:
In my humble opinion, the XTR 950/952 grouppo was one of Shimano's best. Run it.

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