Please post a components list from good to bad
11-18-12 | 11:53 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Banned.
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 643
Likes: 7
From: baned from foo so for sure im not there .
Bikes: Felt nine flow
Please post a components list from good to bad
Like what is the best deraliers from good to bad on both road bikes and mountain bikes i tryied to use google but it didnt help.
11-18-12 | 12:51 PM
#2
Banned
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 43,586
Likes: 1,380
From: NW,Oregon Coast
Bikes: 8
Does expensive = best in your mind? then you have a simple sorting method. Price.
Railroad jargon, to derail is coming off the rails, a derailleur shoves the chain sideways.
they all work .. if not worn out or damaged.
Railroad jargon, to derail is coming off the rails, a derailleur shoves the chain sideways.
they all work .. if not worn out or damaged.
11-18-12 | 01:57 PM
#5
Thread Starter
Banned.
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 643
Likes: 7
From: baned from foo so for sure im not there .
Bikes: Felt nine flow
Id still like a list i recall slim posted a list a few months ago i copied it down but lost it.Reason i want list is my dad does the garage sale thing but he know nothing at all about bikes. so i figured id print out a list of the better componets.i tryied google and every result was diffident i trust you guys way more
11-18-12 | 02:01 PM
#6
LET'S ROLL
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 4,789
Likes: 59
From: NEW YORK, NY - USA
Bikes: 2014 BMC Gran Fondo, 2013 Brompton S6L-X
__________________
One day: www.youtube.com/watch?v=20X43026ukY&list=UUHyRS8bRu6zPoymgKaIoDLA&index=1
One day: www.youtube.com/watch?v=20X43026ukY&list=UUHyRS8bRu6zPoymgKaIoDLA&index=1
11-18-12 | 02:06 PM
#7
Banned
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 43,586
Likes: 1,380
From: NW,Oregon Coast
Bikes: 8
I like to watch other people work too..
Note: what makes the current crop of indexed shifting systems work better
is the whole set.. not any one part.
a Hub that has a cassette, and indexed shift lever on the handlebars,
matched to the rear derailleur, compression less housing , die drawn slick cables, .. chain , chainrings with shift ramps and pins. and all that.
may I recommend a trip to a Bike Shop and a new bike ,
where all is working together and new and so Un Damaged.
Note: what makes the current crop of indexed shifting systems work better
is the whole set.. not any one part.
a Hub that has a cassette, and indexed shift lever on the handlebars,
matched to the rear derailleur, compression less housing , die drawn slick cables, .. chain , chainrings with shift ramps and pins. and all that.
may I recommend a trip to a Bike Shop and a new bike ,
where all is working together and new and so Un Damaged.
Last edited by fietsbob; 11-18-12 at 02:13 PM.
11-18-12 | 02:10 PM
#8
Thread Starter
Banned.
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 643
Likes: 7
From: baned from foo so for sure im not there .
Bikes: Felt nine flow
would you all agree this list MTB:
LEVEL 1 (entry level)
SIS-5 speed/6 speed/7 speed.
ALTUS-7 speed.
ACERA-7 speed/8 speed.
The above (3) are mainly used on bikes that are used on weekends,bike path riding and some commuting bikes.
LEVEL 2
ALIVO-7 speed/8 speed.
DEORE-9 speed.
These (2) are used a lot by people who commute most days as well as for bikes which are ridden on weekends. This componentry is suitable for off road use and is generally a good starting point for racing components.
LEVEL 3
DEORE LX-9 speed.
LX is a very good quality component which is well weighted and designed. LX is mainly used for serious recreation and racing. As well as for those people who want a very stable and strong commuting bike.
LEVEL 4
DEORE XT-9 speed.
XT is once again a very smooth and reliable group set, used on many racebikes as well as top end town bikes. XT is remarkably strong and very durable as well as being a delight to use.2004 saw a big change in LX when the hollow tech 2 crank set was introduced, as well as the introduction of the rapid shift levers
LEVEL 5
DEORE XTR-9 speed.
XTR is predominately used on top end race bikes. It is very light and smooth, however it does require some maintenance as it is such a precision made component.XTR also has the Hollow tech 2 crank set with an awesome disc brake and wheel set being available.
The above groupsets are how the bicycle industry group the qualities of parts, meaning the parts on the bike such as gears, brakes, hubs, cranks etc., to a bike. For example a bicycle with an Alloy frame and ALIVO components will vary in price from $500-$700 depending on the other components such as rims, handle bars, seats and forks.
ROAD BIKE PARTS.
LEVEL 1 (entry level)
SIS.
SORA.
SIS is not found on many road bikes now. However Sora is extremely popular. Many general commuting and entry level road bikes will be Sora equipped. Sora has STI levers and a very reliable gear and braking system, without being too pricey. Sora is a 8 speed group set and will come on bicyles ranged between $700-$1200.
LEVEL 2
Tiagra.
Tiagra is the first road group set that is 9 speed. Tiagra is used a lot by road cyclists that want the reliablity and smoothness of 9 speed without the price tag.
LEVEL 3
105.
This is a very commonly used component set a lot of top road bikes and training bikes will be equipped with 105 as it is exceptionally smooth in its changes and a very durable and reliable group set. 105 is also a 9 speed group set and its body predominantly made of alloy, thus making it very light. People who want good stuff that will last this is it.
LEVEL 4
ULTEGRA.
Once again used a lot for top end racing. Not often used for training bikes, however it is durable enough to do so. Very smooth and very light on its actions. This means changes with little effort.
LEVEL 5
DURA ACE.
The top of the line. Fairly expensive for the general rider.Dura Ace has been converted into a 10 speed system, with massive changes to the levers and crank sets, both so much smoother and lighter to use.
LEVEL 1 (entry level)
SIS-5 speed/6 speed/7 speed.
ALTUS-7 speed.
ACERA-7 speed/8 speed.
The above (3) are mainly used on bikes that are used on weekends,bike path riding and some commuting bikes.
LEVEL 2
ALIVO-7 speed/8 speed.
DEORE-9 speed.
These (2) are used a lot by people who commute most days as well as for bikes which are ridden on weekends. This componentry is suitable for off road use and is generally a good starting point for racing components.
LEVEL 3
DEORE LX-9 speed.
LX is a very good quality component which is well weighted and designed. LX is mainly used for serious recreation and racing. As well as for those people who want a very stable and strong commuting bike.
LEVEL 4
DEORE XT-9 speed.
XT is once again a very smooth and reliable group set, used on many racebikes as well as top end town bikes. XT is remarkably strong and very durable as well as being a delight to use.2004 saw a big change in LX when the hollow tech 2 crank set was introduced, as well as the introduction of the rapid shift levers
LEVEL 5
DEORE XTR-9 speed.
XTR is predominately used on top end race bikes. It is very light and smooth, however it does require some maintenance as it is such a precision made component.XTR also has the Hollow tech 2 crank set with an awesome disc brake and wheel set being available.
The above groupsets are how the bicycle industry group the qualities of parts, meaning the parts on the bike such as gears, brakes, hubs, cranks etc., to a bike. For example a bicycle with an Alloy frame and ALIVO components will vary in price from $500-$700 depending on the other components such as rims, handle bars, seats and forks.
ROAD BIKE PARTS.
LEVEL 1 (entry level)
SIS.
SORA.
SIS is not found on many road bikes now. However Sora is extremely popular. Many general commuting and entry level road bikes will be Sora equipped. Sora has STI levers and a very reliable gear and braking system, without being too pricey. Sora is a 8 speed group set and will come on bicyles ranged between $700-$1200.
LEVEL 2
Tiagra.
Tiagra is the first road group set that is 9 speed. Tiagra is used a lot by road cyclists that want the reliablity and smoothness of 9 speed without the price tag.
LEVEL 3
105.
This is a very commonly used component set a lot of top road bikes and training bikes will be equipped with 105 as it is exceptionally smooth in its changes and a very durable and reliable group set. 105 is also a 9 speed group set and its body predominantly made of alloy, thus making it very light. People who want good stuff that will last this is it.
LEVEL 4
ULTEGRA.
Once again used a lot for top end racing. Not often used for training bikes, however it is durable enough to do so. Very smooth and very light on its actions. This means changes with little effort.
LEVEL 5
DURA ACE.
The top of the line. Fairly expensive for the general rider.Dura Ace has been converted into a 10 speed system, with massive changes to the levers and crank sets, both so much smoother and lighter to use.
11-18-12 | 07:21 PM
#10
Thread Starter
Banned.
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 643
Likes: 7
From: baned from foo so for sure im not there .
Bikes: Felt nine flow
Aweume sent list to my dad he finds crazy good stuff at garage sales but he has no idea what good bikes is.since i dont drive im letting him look for me he loves garage sales
11-18-12 | 11:46 PM
#11
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 15,095
Likes: 4,721
From: Beaverton, OR
Bikes: Yes
There are a few things that are out-of-date there. Some of the 9-speed groups are now 10-speed and such, but the list is ordered correctly. As the technology trickles down, the lower groups get better. I think m590 Deore stuff is better than older Deore LX. The new 9-speed Sora stuff is supposed to be pretty good too, whereas a lot of people used to not like it.
__________________
My Bikes
My Bikes
11-19-12 | 11:21 AM
#12
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 437
Likes: 0
From: Albany, NY
Bikes: 80's Treks, cargo bike, Lugged LeMond, Eddy Merckx 7-11, Ciocc resto-mod, All City MM disc, and some more
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
minorhero
General Cycling Discussion
48
08-11-13 09:03 AM
