Trek_4300_Mike
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Reged: 10/12/2008
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whats better XT or SLX ? This would be for my front mech but in general what is better. 
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rb2000
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Reged: 25/09/2008
Posts: 800
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XT is the range above SLX, therefore it is the better product, its more expensive, looks a bit better, and prob is slightly more reliable, but SLX is really good stuff and reasonably priced.
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Chiz
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Reged: 27/03/2008
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Loc: Newcastle upon Tyne
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XT for me thanks. Although I'd probably try to scrape the pennies together to go for XTR/X0.
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Tango
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Reged: 16/09/2008
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Loc: Preston Lancs
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would like to be able to justify the new X0 stuff. in Tango finish of course 
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Chiz
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Sram XX will be out soon!!
I don't know much about it but I know I want some!!
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Tango
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hmm, maybe i meant XX
I know it is available in different colours
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Chiz
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That'll be the X0 Noir stuff....
http://www.sram.com/en/designyourride/
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Tango
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http://www.sram.com/en/designyourride/
yummy
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rb2000
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Sram XX is going to be sick!
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Chiz
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The emphasis seems to be on XC, which sounds to me like it could be a bit fragile.... Could be wrong.
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gorehound
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You mean this stuff.
http://www.bikemagic.com/news/article/mps/uan/7053
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Chiz
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Yep, that's the stuff...
http://www.sram.com/en/XX/products/
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DISGreece
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after mopping up the drool......
SLX is regarded as being a tougher more durable set. The XT range is much lighter.
If you are going to knock your steed about a bit - and dont worry about a little more weight, save your pennies and get the SLX. If you want a lighter (smoother?) set, XT!
I've got XT chainset etc and XTR mechs - works well and cant seem to be able to justify going full XTR 
(well not yet, anyway!)
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col
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Reged: 28/09/2008
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Loc: St Helens
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Oh my god, that redwin would look amazing on my bike. I wonder how long it would take me to save up for them if i stopped feeding my children?
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JamieD
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Reged: 16/04/2008
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Quote:
Sram XX will be out soon!!
I don't know much about it but I know I want some!!
Yup, Muldoon's been riding it in the next issue (Summer). It's expensive. Very expensive - you could buy a complete trail bike with the amount it costs!
Tis good though, it seems
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Sir_Queuesalot
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Al very nice but will the longevity be up there with the pricing I wonder.
From someone who goes through 2 XT rear mechs a year, 3 Casettes and 7 chains!!
I'll be sticking with my XT/XTR/Race Face combo.
Oh, and ditto DISGreece, XT lighter but not as tough as SLX.
Horses for swimming pools etc.
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fredmundo
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wow, that's some drive train wear Q...
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Sir_Queuesalot
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What can I say??
I like going up hills and it's gritty where I live!
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fredmundo
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You must REALLY like climbing a lot of hills....
I live in Sheffield and I maybe get onto a 3rd chain in a year, that's including my commute everyday (about 7 miles in total).... I thought I was wearing them out quick...
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greeneye
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Loc: shitsville
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sir_qu needs a drive train to match his stamina, there isnt one and until there is shimano will reap the profits.
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