Shimano RSX
03-04-06 | 09:36 PM
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Shimano RSX
I've been riding a 1999 (i think) GT Force. It has Shimano RSX components on it (brifters, front/rear derailleurs, hubs). I know Shimano doesn't make the RSX line anymore, but what is it's equivalent current lineup (Sora, Tiagra...)? I hope to upgrade to a new bike sometime within the next year with 105's or Ultega on it, but I'm just going to make the best of what I have now. Thanks for any information anyone might have.
03-04-06 | 10:05 PM
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I think its similar to tiagra. I had a bike with RSX and it was tough -- I rode it across Canada. I probably put over 10,000 miles on the components. The only things I had to change were the large and middle chainring when they wore out and the rear derailleur when UPS broke it while shipping.
03-04-06 | 10:25 PM
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The old RSX levers are WAY better than the new Sora and Tiagra stuff!!!!
Totally different unit -- can't compare them.
I can't remember if it's the RX100 or the RSX, but one of them was apparently the exact same mecahanism as the 105, but with a different cover.
I still have RX100 and RSX levers working perfectly, and my similar 105 levers (mid 90s) are only just starting to wear out after about 30,000 miles!!!!
Totally different unit -- can't compare them.
I can't remember if it's the RX100 or the RSX, but one of them was apparently the exact same mecahanism as the 105, but with a different cover.
I still have RX100 and RSX levers working perfectly, and my similar 105 levers (mid 90s) are only just starting to wear out after about 30,000 miles!!!!
03-04-06 | 11:44 PM
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It's not a perfect way to compare things but here's the general lineup disregarding a technological timeframe factour.
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Series Name Class 7800 Dura-Ace 10s 7700 Dura-Ace 9s 7400 Dura-Ace 8s 6600 Ultegra 10s 6500 Ultegra 9s 6400 Ultegra 600 8s 5600 105 10s 5500 105 9s 1050 105SC 8s A550 RX100 8s 4400 Tiagra 9s A400 RSX 7s? ... M960 XTR/DCL 9s M950 XTR 9s M900 XTR 8s M800 Saint 9s M760 DeoreXT/DCL 9s M750 DeoreXT 9s M740 DeoreXT 8s M700 DeoreXT 7s M630 DeoreDX 7s M580 DeoreLX/DCL 9s M570 DeoreLX 9s M560 DeoreLX 8s M550 DeoreLX 7s M520 Deore 9s M510 Deore 8s ...
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03-04-06 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
I can't remember if it's the RX100 or the RSX, but one of them was apparently the exact same mecahanism as the 105, but with a different cover.
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1999 K2 OzM
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03-05-06 | 06:11 AM
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RSX and RX100 stuff is very good quality for lower-end. I used RSX brifters on my Pina for a few years and I still use some RSX brake calipers in a couple of my bikes. Good polished finish, sturdy construction. Not sure how they compare with Sora and Tiagra, but definitely useful. Yeah, 105 or Ultegra would be a nice upgrade. Start with the rear-derailleur. You can get a 105 rear der. for $25 on e-bay.
03-05-06 | 08:39 AM
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What's your rear dropout spacing?
If it's 130mm, I'd be looking at Tiagra or 105 9-speed stuff. I doubt I'd want to pay the cost penalty for 10-speed on a bike of that age and quality.
If it's 126mm, It's hospice time. Just do whatever's necessary to keep it operating for as long as you can the way that it is.
If it's 130mm, I'd be looking at Tiagra or 105 9-speed stuff. I doubt I'd want to pay the cost penalty for 10-speed on a bike of that age and quality.
If it's 126mm, It's hospice time. Just do whatever's necessary to keep it operating for as long as you can the way that it is.
