Submitted by
ProStacks
a Cross Country Rider
from Tasmania, Australia Date Reviewed: August 16, 2008
Favorite Trail:
None in particular
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Geard Cycles
Strengths:
Smooth gear change, hides away nicely to avoid getting damaged, strong (can take a hit), good appearence and good price.
Weaknesses:
Sometimes 'sticks' and takes a few seconds to shift, difficult to clean.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano Deore LX, XT
Bike Setup:
Giant Alias '09: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU/bikes/mountain/2178/31858/
Bottom Line:
Altogether good rear derailleur, Damage resistant and nice gear change. Good price, and only minor problems. Good for entry level-ish to medium Cross Country, but if not you will still like it.
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Submitted by
Steve Guerzon
a Cross Country Rider
from Fremont,CA Date Reviewed: July 22, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Mission Peak, Saratoga Gap
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Garage
Strengths:
No chain slap at all. Low profile prevents snags. Smooth and precise shifting.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
XT
Bike Setup:
2003 Specialized Enduro- bomber fork and Fox shock-XT Drivetrain.
Bottom Line:
I wanted to get the XT version but my bike is near the end of its lifecycle so opted for the cheaper SLX. About $ 60 less. Functionally speaking it has the same general technology. I haven't taken it out on a really gruelling ride yet but so far this is a vast improvement over my old XT derailleur(s) I have had to replace 3 of them due to the tendency for them to break or get torn off. The low profile will probably reduce this and seems to fit very well with the Specialized set up. The chain slap is completely gone and the shifting is 2X smoother than the previous set up. Only 4 chilis because I don't know how long it will last. Hopefully until I decide to get a new bike.
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