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Post by beansontoast on Jul 24, 2015 8:04:36 GMT
Better than Shimano
Cheaper than Shimano
Proper 10-42 cassette
I was a die hard Shimano drivetrain fan....... Until I tried SRAM.
I find SRAM smoother, quieter, quicker.
Don't dismiss the SRAM GX range in favour of Shimano's XT 11 speed range until you've spent time on a SRAM equipped bike!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2015 8:43:56 GMT
I thought about buying GX but didn't think it was worth the extra over XT 11 speed. My last 2 bikes have all been X01 equipped so I know how good SRAM's 11 speed systems are
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Post by beansontoast on Jul 24, 2015 8:47:46 GMT
I thought about buying GX but didn't think it was worth the extra over XT 11 speed. My last 2 bikes have all been X01 equipped so I know how good SRAM's 11 speed systems are GX is cheaper than XT on CRC (the bible of bike bits). Unless I'm looking wrong which, to be honest, is a distinct possibility.. |
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Post by Jan on Jul 24, 2015 8:50:32 GMT
I'm going for sram x1 11 speed rear derailleur and shifter with shimano xt 11 speed cassette on my next build. Just waiting for crc to get them in stock.
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Post by beansontoast on Jul 24, 2015 8:52:47 GMT
I'm going for sram x1 11 speed rear derailleur and shifter with shimano xt 11 speed cassette on my next build. Just waiting for crc to get them in stock. Why have you chosen the Shimano cassette over the SRAM? Just curious! |
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Post by Jan on Jul 24, 2015 9:06:10 GMT
I already have the wheels and dont want to fork out for the xd driver. I also have sram x1 crank and guide brakes. If it doesn't work I will sell the sram stuff and go for xt instead.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2015 9:14:55 GMT
XT M8000 is more expensive by a pound, it comes in at £299 where as GX comes in at £298. With the XT system you don't need to buy an XD driver for the freehub, that normally costs around £60 so will bump the price of GX up to around £360
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2015 9:16:09 GMT
TBF the only reason I'm going with the Shimano XT is I won't have to change anything on the Chief - I THINK I'm right in saying if I went Sram I'd have to get a hub convertor and possibly new cranks? Or I could be talking rubbish again.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2015 9:17:08 GMT
XT M8000 is more expensive by a pound, it comes in at £299 where as GX comes in at £298. With the XT system you don't need to buy an XD driver for the freehub, that normally costs around £60 so will bump the price of GX up to around £360 Cheers Euan - yeah...what he said! ^ |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2015 9:17:41 GMT
TBF the only reason I'm going with the Shimano XT is I won't have to change anything on the Chief - I THINK I'm right in saying if I went Sram I'd have to get a hub convertor and possibly new cranks? Or I could be talking rubbish again. You'd only need the XD driver, cranks are all interchangeable between SRAM and Shimano |
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Post by beansontoast on Jul 24, 2015 9:18:11 GMT
XT M8000 is more expensive by a pound, it comes in at £299 where as GX comes in at £298. With the XT system you don't need to buy an XD driver for the freehub, that normally costs around £60 so will bump the price of GX up to around £360 Hadn't thought about the freehub. In my mind, Shimano not needing a 'special' one is a big plus for them. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2015 9:18:29 GMT
Better than Shimano Cheaper than Shimano Proper 10-42 cassette I was a die hard Shimano drivetrain fan....... Until I tried SRAM. I find SRAM smoother, quieter, quicker. Don't dismiss the SRAM GX range in favour of Shimano's XT 11 speed range until you've spent time on a SRAM equipped bike! Wouldn't it also be fair to say to you - don't dismiss Shimano's 1x11 version until you have tried it?  |
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Post by beansontoast on Jul 24, 2015 9:24:13 GMT
Better than Shimano Cheaper than Shimano Proper 10-42 cassette I was a die hard Shimano drivetrain fan....... Until I tried SRAM. I find SRAM smoother, quieter, quicker. Don't dismiss the SRAM GX range in favour of Shimano's XT 11 speed range until you've spent time on a SRAM equipped bike! Wouldn't it also be fair to say to you - don't dismiss Shimano's 1x11 version until you have tried it? Obviously.. People being people will mostly, and automatically, go toward Shimano without giving a second thought to SRAM. I don't think there is any danger of Shimano's XT 11 speed stuff being 'dismissed'. There current XT 10 speed range is the most popular in the world, no doubt the 11 speed stuff will be the same! |
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Post by beansontoast on Jul 24, 2015 9:25:15 GMT
And I meant the dismissal in general. Not just concerning 11 speed.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2015 9:26:13 GMT
I think you make a very good point Mr Toast. I'm not sure your blend of common sense, logical and fair minded posts will catch on around here though.  |
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Post by steormy on Jul 24, 2015 9:58:13 GMT
I've just bought the XT stuff from the Germans .Trigger , derailleur and cassette . £140 job's a good un
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Post by marsbarman on Jul 24, 2015 10:00:14 GMT
M'eh, I hadn't tried the 11spd SRAM stuff, but I did have a load of 10spd, all of which decided to pack up on me at once. Moved over to Shimano and didn't have any problems what so ever. My XTR kit is awesome and if the XT is even half as good it'll be a winner.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2015 10:03:39 GMT
I've just bought the XT stuff from the Germans .Trigger , derailleur and cassette . £140 job's a good un Good price that mate - I'll be doing it early next year. In the meantime you can guinea pig it for me |
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Post by steormy on Jul 24, 2015 17:30:23 GMT
I've just bought the XT stuff from the Germans .Trigger , derailleur and cassette . £140 job's a good un Good price that mate - I'll be doing it early next year. In the meantime you can guinea pig it for me Had an email today. It's on it's way |
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