Entry Level Mtn BIke

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by mawwit

For instance what the heck is this Deore level. Did it replace STX RC?

hhmm, don't know what stx is.

xtr - best
xt
lx
deore
alivio - cheapest

I wouldn't go lower than lx.

Used to be

xtr
xt
dx
lx (cant member if dx was above or below lx as well as if STX was around when dx was but you get the picture)
STX RC
STX
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Quoted post said:

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk
hhmm, don't know what stx is.

xtr - best
xt
lx
deore
alivio - cheapest

I wouldn't go lower than lx.

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by mawwit
I have a friend who has just strated MTN Biking. She has done a bunch of riding to date. Tends not to be very aggresive.

I have been out of the "New" bike world for about 4 or 5 years (after working in a shop for about 5 yrs) and was hoping for some input on the current entry level bike.

For instance what the heck is this Deore level. Did it replace STX RC?

And of course she is on a budget as well.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Let's not forget "Acera"...

Yes Deore replaced STX. However STX and STX RC was never in the same model year as DX.
Anyway Deore is improved from STX and STX RC and for entry level MTB is a good choice. If you have a interest in shimaN MTB component history go here: http://www.firstflightbikes.com/shimano.htm