Can't really decide. On a bike that is definitely going to get the crap beat out of it, is it worth it for X.9 components, or should I save some money and go with X.7 stuff? I'd either get a whole X.9/PC-99/PG-990 setup or an X.7/PC-69/PG-970 setup.
Which drivetrain components for a DJ/urban bike?
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X.7, it's cheaper to replace when it breaks (yes, "when") and I found it shifts just as well as X.9 stuff. Why can't you go X.7/PC-99/PG-990? IMO that would be the best combination.
I guess there's no chance of switching to a 105 derailleur with Attack shifter? That'd be my preference for both shifter setup and durability in the derailleur department. Then run the PC99 and PG990.
Ben I run a X9, PC-99, and 990 cassette on my DJ bike, it is a great setup. You could do like the other guy said and get a X7 rear mech if you want to save money.
Yeah, I have an X.9 setup on my DH bike and it's super fantastic and all, and I figured it's time to upgrade my 4-year-old XT drivetrain on my hardtail. Decisions, decisions... we'll just have to see what the price difference between the X.7 and X.9 stuff is.
I got an x.7 derailleur and a right side x.9 shifter for my jump bike from cambria about two months ago. It all works. I got the 04 stuff but they changed some things about the 05 line to make it a little tougher. From what I can tell it's not like you're going to feel a difference in shifting with any of the sram components, they all work great. The only derailleur that seems to be any tougher is the x.0. I'd go cheap if it's between the 7 and 9.
because you can get an x9 in medium cage, and the x7 only comes in long, it's worth the few dollars to run a shorter chain and have less slap.
BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Toshi said:
For Urban......single speed !!! The coolest !!!
ya, that's what i was going to say. At the very least get a super short cage and a tight ratio cassette. You really don't need a huge gear range in a million increments. The only people that really do are people buying a kona bear or the like, real all mountain stuff, you know, like mountainbiking. I find that all those low gears are more crutch than anything else. You don't actually need em for anything.
urgey
I'd say SS too.
otherwise:
105 short cage rear der
road cassette
PC-59 (save money and replace it more often)
-r
otherwise:
105 short cage rear der
road cassette
PC-59 (save money and replace it more often)
-r
replace huh? what do you do with alll that trash you generate? I fuking hate the idea of disposable bike parts, it's ridiculous.