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11-04-02 | 11:04 PM

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Shimano VS Sram

For mtb components.

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11-05-02 | 12:04 AM

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Shimano drive train, Sachs chain. I can't stand grip shift.

11-05-02 | 09:06 AM

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mmmm....I love my grip shifts! I have the x-rays (yes, old) and absolutely love them.

11-05-02 | 09:49 AM

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Either way!

Right now I'm running XTR, so I voted Shimano. But, the new Sram XO stuff is sweeeeeeetttttt!

When Gripshift first came out I didn't like it because I test rode a bike and shifted while bunny hopping a curb. Almost crashed a new bike and swore alliegence to Shimano. Lo and behold had a opportunity to get a great deal on a new bike that had Gripshift on it and swapping out wasn't an option. Tried it out, got used to it and loved it! I really like GS for microadjusting the front derailleur. Never had a problem and swore I wouldn't switch back. Guess what? Yep, next bike had XT Shifters and XTR Rear derailleur.

To me it's no big deal either way. Takes a few minutes to retrain your brain to doing it the other way. I would say that Gripshift is easier to get used to.

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11-05-02 | 10:20 AM

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I prefer SRAM to Shimano shifters. This may be a little off; I also prefer Avid brakes to Shimano. I like Shimano derailleurs.

11-05-02 | 03:54 PM

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xtr guppo.. sachs chain. for mtb of course.

11-05-02 | 05:39 PM

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I voted Shimano, I do not like gs either. SRAM does make good quality components.

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11-05-02 | 10:03 PM

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I small hands, so sram shifters seemed a little big to hang onto..
but it was a very short test ride...
I miss my SRAM chain, esp. when it comes time to clean it!

11-05-02 | 10:33 PM

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Does the sram / sachs chain fit on shimano rings. At least this is something I was told.

11-05-02 | 10:34 PM

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Shimano. Just like the feel of their shifters, and their derailers work fine for me.

Avid V's all the way!

Simpler, lighter, better looking IMO.

11-06-02 | 06:18 PM

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Yes Maelstrom, you can use a Sachs / SRAM / Shimano chains interchangeably.

(MEC has well priced SRAM / sachs chains, and shipping is free....)

11-06-02 | 08:03 PM

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Yeah I thought so.

Mec has a lot of cheap stuff. I am finding a lot of useful things there almost half price of my bike shops

11-06-02 | 09:16 PM

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thats because MEC buys a lot more chains and little bike accessories then some of the shops do. More they buy the cheaper they pay, the cheaper they can sell it for.

11-06-02 | 09:57 PM

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Chain wise, Sram.

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11-06-02 | 11:05 PM

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Shimano shifters. Hate grip shift. Cassette and chain I always use SRAM.

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