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ralph1988
- Member since Jun 27, 2012
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ralph1988 mikelevy's article
Jun 27, 2012 at 4:50
Jun 27, 2012
SRAM XO Grip Shift Review
I changed from 2011 9sp XT, to 9sp X0 gripshift (with X9 rear der) to try it out as it was on sale. After 3 months I don't like the thicker grip all that much but usually don't notice that and instead always enjoy being able to immediately change up or down the whole cassette. No accidental shifts. I run the shifter with the front brake lever on the right but it's so fast to change gears that braking doesn't interfere with being in the right gear. I secretly like the dumb feeling I might be riding a motor sickle and twisting the throttle. I'm sticking with the gripshift for now I think it's better than triggers.
ralph1988 mikelevy's article
Jun 27, 2012 at 4:37
Jun 27, 2012
SRAM XO Grip Shift Review
I've tried the X0 9sp gripshift with X9 RD for 3 months as it was available cheap, for a change over my XT. I like it for quickchanging many gears but the thicker grip is occasionally annoying. But I'm keeping it on the bike and the 2011 XT bits stay on the bench. Won't change to 10sp until prices come down.