[Big_Papa1080]

I broke the shifters on my old Trek 820 and i want to get them replaced. I would like some opinions on some decent shifters for under $65. I was looking at the Deore LX series shifer/brake levers. are they any good?

 

[Cracker]

They're probably fine, but for buttery smooth shift I recommend going to the XT's I've got them and they are great. Huge difference over the Deore's on my gf's bike. Worth the bills too.

 

[ohio]

Originally posted by Big_Papa1080
I broke the shifters on my old Trek 820 and i want to get them replaced. I would like some opinions on some decent shifters for under $65. I was looking at the Deore LX series shifer/brake levers. are they any good?

For a trek 820, LX will tr5eat you just fine.

Just make sure that you get right number of gears. If your trek has an 8-spd rear, it might be hard to find the 8-spd shifters.

 

[WTGPhoben]

diff between lx and XT:

lx has bushings, xt has two bearings, making them feel smoother.

 

[Shibby]

keep your old brake levers and spend the extra coin on a set of shifters-only...

 

[-BB-]

Did you break BOTH?
If not, you only need to replace the one.

 

[crazybastard]

for the 820 LX is more then enough but if you are looking to upgrade to something nice at the same time get some xt

 

[Big_Papa1080]

Originally posted by -BB-
Did you break BOTH?
If not, you only need to replace the one.

no just the front. pissed me off cuz i had 2 go home really slow and i was already late.

 

[Zonic Man]

Shimano XT.