Originally Posted by
Bonts
Doesn't seem to be a difference. Since you've seen allot of them, do you prefer or dislike any for any particular reason. For the record, the over-bar indication window is a disappointment. They're tilted so far forward that it makes it tough to see. It now makes sense that most windows are under the bar.
I'll see how new grips feel and will consider this. These were $25 take-offs, so it's not like I'm all that attached to them.
Deore, XT, XTR, in the ascending order of great. The XTRs on my DB ascent are incredible... SLX is cool too, but only made for higher gear counts... i shop ebay and Craigs for bargains or gotta-have-its for repairs here.... used, i mostly buy Deore.
and i never look at the indicators.. i just ride.... some models actually allow the indicator to be removed.
Altus 310 series are worlds better on the 3x side.. the 315s have a really quirky throw increase to it that bugs me.
alivio doesn't have that issue.. and deores are always more responsive/easy to used... XTR demand a high price, even the really old ones.
Acera goes back a few years, IIRC. ergonomics got better as the designs advanced.
the indicator windows are at about 40* rotation from the lever plane on the ones i just looked at... the windows point just about straight up on the top side ones..., which, surprisingly, is about right when you do need to take a peek.... i just ride and ignore them..