Originally Posted by deuce_nuts
I am also noticing a trend that a lot of bike manufacturers tend to place a better rear versus front deraileur.
what mael said, and the fact that a bike with an XT rear/Deore front is far more appealing to some people than a bike with xt front/ deore rear.
Originally Posted by deuce_nuts
maybe some small 1-2 ft drops

when we get you out on the trails, a 2 foot drop is not as small as you think!