SRAMX9 Rear Derailleur Short
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MajesticMOOSE
(Mar 12, 2009 at 14:10)
Running this derailleur for 2 seasons now. I haven't had ANY problems with it. It shifts crisply and is fairly light. I'd recommend it to any DH or Freerider using an 11-26 cassette. If you have a larger range cassette (11-32+), go for a long cage X.9
Amazing shifting is amazingly smooth and fast, and really strong no plastic on it at all, its polly carbon and metal. i have a demo 9 which is a very long bike and big derailleur's get smashed up through tight trail sections but this is always up and out of the way. Its also supper light for being a DH/FR Derailleur. If your getting a new Derailleur i'd say at least make it a SRAM
Without going to the X.0 bling level, this derailer tops it. Never had problem with them - I bent one riding through dense scrub and a stick got between the gap in the hanger - nothing could have saved it. Never will have to replace this, never want to. Although that new X.0 red bling is tempting...
Absolutely love it! way better then any Shimano derailleur I`ve ever ridden. I've ridden Xt and others and I love my new X9 great pricepoint for 1, crisp shifting,, love that it has the zero bob (set B height). Looks kool too. Recommend it to anyone on a budget cause it shifts pretty much as well as the X0 at 120 bucks less or so (half the price). Hockeynut recommends it.
Awesome Derailleur, after bending my standard derraileur I opted for this and it hasn't dissapointed.
Have used it for about 4 months now and haven't had to adjust it. Changes very quickly. Really happy with it.
Pros:
-Performs well
-No noticable drag
-Shifts quickly, even when under pressure
-Solid construction
-Clears mud well
-Great range, I use dual rings up front and an 8 speed downhill cassette and it works flawlessly
Have used it for about 4 months now and haven't had to adjust it. Changes very quickly. Really happy with it.
Pros:
-Performs well
-No noticable drag
-Shifts quickly, even when under pressure
-Solid construction
-Clears mud well
-Great range, I use dual rings up front and an 8 speed downhill cassette and it works flawlessly
Does what you want it to do, changes smoothly and when you want it to. It also stopped any chain slap on my bike. I've had it for about three months now and have had no problems except that it stopped shifting up briefly, I think this was due to the shifter not the derailleur but it fixed itself both times after a couple of minutes, probably just had some grit caught in it.
After using a Shimano rear derailleur for the past year and then choosing to switch to a SRAM it has totally changed the entire riding experience for the better. It has amazing shifting which is fast, smooth and reliable, However the best thing about this shifter is that it does not need the constant maintenance like the Shimano. If your looking for a no fuss, set and forget rear derailleur this is a great choice in my opinion.
I've had a few X9 rear derailleurs as well as a couple Shimano XT units. The SRAM units have always shifted much smoother and been more reliable than any shimano products I've owned or ridden. Don't personally think the Saint rear derailleur is worth the $$$.
The SRAM X.9 rear derailleur is my derailleur of choice. This derailleur has always work extremely well for me and still shifts just as well as the first day I got it. It gives a satisfying click into your gear of choice, and you don't have to worry about it failing on you! I recommend this over the X.0 only because the X.9 can be found for more than half the price of an X.0.
Pros: reliable shifts, durable, easy to adjust, compact design
Cons: really can't think of one
Hands down the best short cage rear derailleur for the money. I highly recommend this derailleur to riders running a single chain ring/chain guide system on their all mountain, free ride or dh bikes.
Cons: really can't think of one
Hands down the best short cage rear derailleur for the money. I highly recommend this derailleur to riders running a single chain ring/chain guide system on their all mountain, free ride or dh bikes.
I have the super short cage. This has the quickest and most precise shifting iv had from a derailleur. The tension on the chain is perfect for DH, its not slappin' all around while your hitting the rocks and features. Its also very well priced for what you get.
The short cage stays up and outta the way! Rarely ever have to do any adjustments, but when I do the limit adjustments are really simple. Paired with the X9 shifter thyis thing is unstoppable!
crisp shifting. feels unreal light when holding it in hand.
- mines bent, not quite sure how but my hanger bend on one direction, and my derailler bent in another. not off by much, still shifts crisp.
- mines bent, not quite sure how but my hanger bend on one direction, and my derailler bent in another. not off by much, still shifts crisp.
tis came on my demo as stock and i got the bike last year and the shift still works perfect. the cage is unbendable because it is made frome a composit material very good for downhill.
Great! Sometimes a bit of a nuisance to get the gears running perfect, but when they are? oh they are crisp changes. Works like a dream and have no intentions of changing. Awesome product from SRAM.
Tough, Smooth, and looks great. I have the newer and the older model. They really made the new even stronger with the metal short cage. Love it. I will only use this derailleur on my bikes.
great shifting, bomb proof, made by SRAM - not much else to say really!It is great quality for the price and does the job; who needs to spend loads of money when you can get this?
Amazing shifitng, why get the x0 when this is equally as good and cheaper 
, never had any problems with it well worth the money
, never had any problems with it well worth the money
Just bought this. I haven't had any problems. I bash my hardtail around on the jumps, rough trails and parks. No problems what so ever. I just wish I had this on every bike
great derailleur, no banging in frame to annoy you, shifts great, great price, amazing strength 
what more could you want from a derailleur?
what more could you want from a derailleur?
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pro: incredible shifting no skipping nice a cheap for what its is, con: it likes to snap when landing very big gaps.
Amazing looks, strong, precise shifting, very light. Great rear derailleur if you don't have the money for X0.
beast quality/price match you could possibly have. i run it with x9 shifter on two of my fr bikes and it's just perfect
Super strong and shifts really well. Always rode shimano before this but I am really impressed by the performance.
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SRAMX9 Rear Derailleur Short
(MSRP $99)
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# Stylish and Strong! A forged 6061 aluminum B-Knuckle improves stiffness while the X.9 styling exudes our commitment to quality. X.9 is now available in three cage sizes.
Specifications Compare to other Derailleurs
| Release Date | 2009 | |
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| Price | $99 | |
| Weight | 208.65g | |
| Actuation Ratio | 1:1 |
Actuation Ratio - is typically seen in shifters and derailleurs. SRAM primarily uses 1:1 ratio while Shimano primarily uses 2:1. It is imperative that riders check to make sure that their shifters and derailleurs are compatible with one another. If they are not compatible, they will not work.
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| Speeds | 8/9 | |
| Front or Rear | Rear |