Any Diff between XT and XTR?????
Carson
from a few people that there is not that much difference in the two. Could
someone help me out and tell me if it would be just a waste of money???
Also, I have a sort of cheap pair of Avid brake levers and V-brakes and want
to know if it would also be a good idea to switch over to Shamanio XT or XTR
or just upgrade my Avids to a newer and better version.
Well Thanks for your time!!
Carson
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Keith
can't help about the Xt/XTR debate, but re. the Avid/Shimano/Avid question:
I've got "cheap" Avids on my bike. And they are bloody brilliant.
I have to ask: just HOW "STOPPED" do you need to be?
If you're THAT desperate for an improvement, buy an anchor!
All the best,
Keith,
Blyth, Northumberland, UIk
Carson wrote in message ...
LoLo11111
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XTR has bearings in many components (like brakes and shifters) where
XT does not. XTR is lighter. The rear derailleur is rapid rise (spring
assest upshift) with a rollamajig instead of a rear loop housing.The
rear cassette has titanium cogs. You get the idea. Basically the
engineers at Shimano are let loose to design an all out system which
ends up costing almost twice as much as the XT. In terms of what it
will deliver, well, if you are a racer looking for the little
advantage....its good. If you are a 40+ techno-DINK who loves gadgets
and has tons of cash....also go for it! If you are a student on a
budget, or a fat-ass or a bike courier....forget it.
Glenn Dowdy
J63...@nospam.com wrote in message <37a5c9f5...@news.nemonet.com>...
>>can't help about the Xt/XTR debate, but re. the Avid/Shimano/Avid
question:
>>
>>I've got "cheap" Avids on my bike. And they are bloody brilliant.
>
>Who makes Avid stuff?
>
Avid makes the machined parts. The lower priced stuff is made off-shore.
>Do you have their web page address?
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Glenn Dowdy