Originally Posted by Cadd

Another dumb question. I was at the LBS this past weekend and I test rode both the Hardrock & Rockhopper.

The RH is seems lighter and I was able to accelerate quicker.

Anyway, I thought I somewhat knew Mtn bike components. When I had a hybrid a few years back, the components were Deore. I thought it is the following:

Deore
Deore LX
Deore XT
Deore XTR

Is this no longer the case? Both the HR & RH uses another line of Shimano. I really didn't remember the name.

But can someone match up the "new" component to the Deore line????

Thx.

PS - Are Deores better or is this new line better?