Originally Posted by
WickedThump
I have my sights set on bikes that have Deore DX components. The LX line was a little too cheap, while XT seems to be reserved for high end bikes. I think the DX equipped bikes had better frames too. I rode a Diamondback apex for many years, and all the DX gear was working very well when I gave it up. I sorta wish I'd kept the components.
Interesting, as my 1992 Trek 950 was mostly DX, and the MSRP on it was higher than the 1993 model. I guess they downgraded the parts a touch to meet a price point.