Originally Posted by
GravelMN
My question is, how do the current production Deore and XT 9sp RDs compare to each other and to an approximately 8 year old LX?
I would buy something new but lower end. Technology from the top groups trickles down over the years and i'm sure there was also some development since then.
I just bought a Claris RD for my beater road bike and i'm very surprised how good it performs, and it only cost 25 bucks brand new at my local shop...