Dumb Question

"Greg Chernoff" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Just wondering about the range of shimano components...xtr, xt, lx, deore...etc...

can anyone put these in order for me as I don't really know what is better thab what!

The only reason it's a "dumb" question is because you answered it! You got the order, from highest
zoot to lower...

Bill "XTR snob" S.

Greg Chernoff said:

Just wondering about the range of shimano components...xtr, xt, lx, deore...etc...

can anyone put these in order for me as I don't really know what is better thab what!

thanks!

You've got the right order so far from top-bottom.

It goes XTR, XT, LX, DEORE (used to be STX-RC), Alivio, and then altus and other general [censored].

Jon Bond

Greg Chernoff said:

Just wondering about the range of shimano components...xtr, xt, lx, deore...etc...

can anyone put these in order for me as I don't really know what is better thab what!

thanks!

You got the order right if you're talking about price. Depending on your needs you may not want to
go XTR/Top of the line.

Generally speaking XTR components save a couple of ounces here and there,....BUT XT or LX will
probably be more durable and last longer.

XTR cranks have larger chain rings than XT or LX. You may not want to push those larger
rings...think about your style and what you're used to. Don't blindly get XTR thinking its the best.
The lower priced model may be better for you.

Make a wise decision.

Peace, Bill

The mind serves properly as a window glass rather than as a reflector, that is, the mind should give
an immediate view instead of an interpretation of the world.
:-]

LX is a nice place for most riders. I would not go lower than that. Above that the price goes up
fairly quickly and most ordinary riders are not likely to notice any difference.

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Just wondering about the range of shimano components...xtr, xt, lx, deore...etc...

can anyone put these in order for me as I don't really know what is better thab what!

thanks!

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Just wondering about the range of shimano components...xtr, xt, lx, deore...etc...

can anyone put these in order for me as I don't really know what is better thab what!

thanks!

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Alivio, and then altus
and other general [censored].

Been riding an Alivio/Acera mix for 2 years (it's what came on the bike) with no problems yet. Guess
I'm not riding hard enough...... ;-) Steve

Stephen Baker said:

Jon Bond says:

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Alivio, and then altus and other general [censored].

Been riding an Alivio/Acera mix for 2 years (it's what came on the bike) with no problems yet.
Guess I'm not riding hard enough...... ;-) Steve

I broke my alivio within a year... snapped front derailleur, (almost) seized bottom bracket, and I
think the chainrings were getting a bit wonky too.

Jon Bond and I'm only an elevated skinny!

Bill Wheeler said:

used to.

should be "use to" The mind serves properly as a window glass rather than as a reflector, that is,
the mind should give an immediate view instead of an interpretation of the world.
:-]

No it shouldn't.

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Bill Wheeler said:

used to.

should be "use to" The mind serves properly as a window glass rather than as a reflector, that is,
the mind should give an immediate view instead of an interpretation of the world.
:-]

Jon Bond you forgot one Acera and Acera X. Yes Trek uses Acera derailleurs fnt. and rear on
their 4300.

Fire up MTB 03

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Jon Bond you forgot one Acera and Acera X. Yes Trek uses Acera derailleurs fnt.
and rear on their 4300.

Fire up MTB 03

no, I got it: "And other general [censored]"

Jon Bond

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Jon Bond you forgot one Acera and Acera X. Yes Trek uses Acera derailleurs fnt. and rear on
their 4300.

Quite forgetable, they are.

JD

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Jon Bond says:

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Alivio, and then altus
and other general [censored].

Been riding an Alivio/Acera mix for 2 years (it's what came on the bike)

with

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no problems yet. Guess I'm not riding hard enough...... ;-) Steve

The Alivio/Acera mix on my old bike are still going well. Cassette and chainrings and chain are all
worn out but still working pretty good. Shifting is and was always, ummm,... less than
spectacular... but I was happy with the performance of those components at that price. While the
better components are... better, some of the lower end stuff isn't _complete_ [censored] in my book.

Westie

Westie said:

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Jon Bond says:

Quoted message said:

Alivio, and then altus and other general [censored].

Been riding an Alivio/Acera mix for 2 years (it's what came on the bike)

with

Quoted message said:

no problems yet. Guess I'm not riding hard enough...... ;-) Steve

The Alivio/Acera mix on my old bike are still going well. Cassette and chainrings and chain are
all worn out but still working pretty good. Shifting is and was always, ummm,... less than
spectacular... but I was happy with the performance of those components at that price. While the
better components are... better, some of the lower end stuff isn't _complete_ [censored] in my book.

Westie

I had Alivio on an older bike and it worked quite well. I suspect that the primary difference is
weight and finish.

David

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Jon Bond says:

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I broke my alivio within a year... snapped front derailleur, (almost) seized bottom bracket, and
I think the chainrings were getting a bit wonky too.

Jon Bond and I'm only an elevated skinny!

Yeah, but you treat your kit badly - "everyone" knows that! Typical punk kids...... ;-))

Steve "gotta ride harder, gotta break stuff"

I had an alivio chainset years ago, and I think in terms of the mileage they did they were my
longest lived chainrings ever (heavy riveted steel jobs). Only problem was that the crank snapped
though.....and that hurt.

Andy Chequer