SRAM X9 Trigger
This is by far one of the best shifters for the price. It shifts very well and precise. When shifted, it feels very solid. Also, its super easy to install and fits very well with most brakes. The only con about these brakes is... nothing! The levers are perfectly positioned and are the perfect length. If price is a factor, go with these and you will not regret it. If price isnt a factor, go with the X0. The only difference weight. They perform exactly the same.
Best shifters I've ever had. Matched with an X-9 rear derailleur, the shifting is crisp and instantaneous. I've ridden a lot of Shimano stuff over the years, but personally prefer SRAM's 1:1 ratio. There is a ton of trickle-down XO technology in these. For the price/performance, why get anything else?
Its SRAM, so thats good enough by itself. But its lever position is well though out. Both are easily accsesable from the thumb, which is great, since you odnt have to take your finger off the brake to shift. And the barrel adjusted stays still and is effective.
It's the shit... 'nough said. Apparently not, Pinkbike wants me to say more. Well, lever position is amazing and shifts true and crisp every time. Only go X0 if u want the small weight savings and an adjustable lever blade... which you dont need because the X9 is in prime position.
After a lifetime of riding with Shimano components, I went on the recommendations of a few trusted riders and tried SRAM...I'll never go back to Shimano! There is absolutely no comparison to SRAM's 100% positive engagement, there's no trimming-on-the-go...just straight goodness! HIGHLY Recommended!
Just as good as the X.0 offering from them that I have on my XC bike, but with a very slight weight penalty. Stronger clamp, lever and top cap for DH use, I use one on my Demo, and an X.0 for my XC bike, they mechanically perform exactly the same, just no lever blade adjustment. The best bang for the buck!
Great design, really comfortable and mates to the avid levers perfectly. When used with the X9 short cage rear mech your set. It has the most solid shifting i've ever experienced!
LOVE the crispness of the shifts, and the one-to-one ratio. Also the fact that you don't have to take off your braking finger is greater than people realize.
looks great, works great, had no problems with this!! hit the trigger and the gear is changed what need i more fore shifting!
These are sick shifters. I run them on my Rocky Mtn Slayer and they havent missed a shift yet and I dont think that they ever will.
That is so good! I have that on my DH bike. derailleur is X.7 and they work well together. It`s also very easy to change gears on the trail because you need only one finger!
this is simple, great quality, not insanely hard to put back together if you disassemble it for "educational purposes", and looks really nice
I have the 2011 model and i love it! SRAM is the best you can buy. I use it on my downhill and have never ever had it come loose or change gears expectingly. Just buy it.
Crisp and percise shifting is always a pluss. Takes almost no time to get used to the impulse way of shifting.
this is a briliant shifter it has the best shifting i have felt and is great quality and looks smart
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SRAM X9 Trigger
(MSRP $57)
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SRAM X9 Trigger Shifter.
Specifications Compare to other Shifter Pods
| Release Date | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $57 | |
| Weight | 235.86 g | |
| Color Options | Black | |
| Speeds | 9 | |
| Front or Rear | Rear |
cons: expensive compared to sram x7 shifter but better priced than a shimano xt shifter.
The X9 is hands down the best performing shifter on the market for the money. The shifting is crisp and feels positive- meaning you really know when you have made a downshift or upshift.