Warning signs that a rapid fire shifter is about to die

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11-02-16, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Abu Mahendra

For the price and price premium over XT, I'd expect it XTR to use the space-tech lube used on the Mars rover.

I doubt XTR costs any more to manufacture than XT or Deore. It's a few grams lighter, that's all.

11-02-16, 01:44 AM

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For its price, XTR has no business showing up on this thread. How old is it?

It is an original part on my 2001 Cannondale Jekyll. It isn't what I would call broken, it is however not perfect between just those two gears. I will take it apart and hopefully find some gummed up old lube. But I've got a couple other projects that take priority. fwiw, I love my xtr and xt components.

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For the price and price premium over XT, I'd expect it XTR to use the space-tech lube used on the Mars rover.

lol. That's why I buy used unless absolutely necessary.