is this going to be the new shiznit?
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/shimanos-new-slx-groupset-14555?img=4
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/shimanos-new-slx-groupset-14555?img=4
To be like Sony and always insist of sticking to their own standards?Why, why do they insist on making splined hubs?
Honestly, if you've ever used Center Lock, you would see that it's light years better than a standard 6-bolt IS setup. They still make IS hubs too.Why, why do they insist on making splined hubs?
I am expecting mine anyday now! Pics forthcomingIt looks pretty solid and there is some new Saint stuff too - although I haven't seen any of that yet.
How can this be considered light years better? I n performance? In idea?... light years better than a standard 6-bolt IS setup...
How can this be considered light years better? I n performance? In idea?
read the article again they didnt say that2x the strength of the XT crankset? count me in.
"reinforced 'double strength' crank with polished face "read the article again they didnt say that
Another silly claim:2x the strength of the XT crankset? count me in.
Poly BG weight more than Al ones and who the f*ck can't ride all day if you add an extra 100 gram[max] on their bike:while a polycarbonate bash guard keeps weight all day friendly.
For an equal comparison gamut's poly BG weighs more than their Al model and the design is almost the same with focus on weight.have you ever picked up a shimano bashie?
Lite.
They also fail, consistantly.have you ever picked up a shimano bashie?
Lite.
I don't have the 08s but the old XT work fine in cold weather. I've ridden mine (05 XT) plenty of times in freezing weather without an issue. A few weeks ago I was on ride and it was 17 F.their brakes still don't work below 32 degree's
2008 xt cranks don't have steel threaded inserts for pedals.so, do the '08 xt cranks have a replaceable steel pedal insert as well?
If not that def. would make me lean towards the SLX instead...
thanks, looks like I may be in the market for a set of those slx's2008 xt cranks don't have steel threaded inserts for pedals.
I didn't say they were any good! At least shimanos warranty is stella.They also fail, consistantly.
I disagree, the saint rotor develops play after some time in the riveted interface, and all you can do is replace the rotor (I went through a few due to that, thankfully no one wants them so you can get them cheap/free)... so it's certainly not a tougher design. Beyond that, there are lighter 6-bolt rotors available so there's no weight saving to be had either. It's certainly not easier to manufacture, more complex if anything (riveting, two types of metal in rotor, non-standard hubs, machined 2-piece lockring instead of standard bolts).the splined rotor shimano is much more user friendly
and more bullet proof in terms of installing than standrd 6 bolt
+ives
- no stripped bolts
- its quicker to install rotors
- tougher design
- most likely easier to manufacture
-gatives
you need a special tool (for oversized version model)
(im assuming ppl generally have the splined tool
to install casettes)
The main problem with it is it hasnt been accepted
by other companies purely because its a "shimano"
thing.
Riveted rotors can have issues but Shimano was just following the trend. Hope, Shimano, Magura, etc. Just borrowing tech from motorcycles though.I disagree, the saint rotor develops play after some time in the riveted interface, and all you can do is replace the rotor (I went through a few due to that, thankfully no one wants them so you can get them cheap/free)...