Shimano XT rear mech

Daveyboy · 26th July 2010, 20:31

I'm in the market for a new rear mech, most likely Shimano XT. My current Deore LX is wobbling like an old lady on rollerskates.

Am I right in thinking that the difference between between Shadow and normal is that the Shadow doesn't hang down as low / stick out as much? I've been reading mixed reviews about the Shadows (not Hank Marvin's band), people say they break easily.

ants · 26th July 2010, 20:43

I've broken 2 XTR shadows and a Saint shadow, all because they sit so close to the wheel when on the large cog and they end up in the spokes. I know have to concentrate on not being in bottom gear on bumpy terrain.

Not sure how many whacked mechs I've avoided for the same reason though!

I think the non shadow mechs do shift better, but I still keep buying shadows!

Get an SLX shadow for £35, (probably just as good as an XT) or a non shadow XT for £40 from Merlin.

artillerydave · 26th July 2010, 21:56

i've been running a shadow SLX for about 18 months without incident. Great shifting, tough and no reason to pay more. As for the XTR mechs breaking, any mech with carbon on it is asking for trouble.

DaveK · 27th July 2010, 05:05

It's harder to get your rear wheel in and out with a shadow mech.

No difference between Shimano XT and SLX other than finish. Deore version is the same except it doesn't have sealed bearing in the jockey wheels. XTR is just a liablity, they are simply not strong enough.

kopite · 27th July 2010, 05:50

My shadow XT is still goin strong after nearly 12 months

Hendy · 28th July 2010, 17:36

My Saint rear mech is still fine after errr....8

Pieeater · 28th July 2010, 20:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveyboy

I'm in the market for a new rear mech, most likely Shimano XT. My current Deore LX is wobbling like an old lady on rollerskates.

Am I right in thinking that the difference between between Shadow and normal is that the Shadow doesn't hang down as low / stick out as much? I've been reading mixed reviews about the Shadows (not Hank Marvin's band), people say they break easily.

Just ordered the XT M771 from chain reaction with discount.

Daveyboy · 28th July 2010, 20:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pieeater

Just ordered the XT M771 from chain reaction with discount.

Ditto. And the shifters as well.

jonesy · 28th July 2010, 21:03

Had to get a new rear mech in the alps and got the SLX mech, i think its better then the xt mech i had on shifts smooth and feels nice and strong.

26th July 2010, 20:31	#1
Daveyboy Woolly Member Bike: Don't own one Name: Not Daveyboy Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Location: Location Posts: 920	Shimano XT rear mech I'm in the market for a new rear mech, most likely Shimano XT. My current Deore LX is wobbling like an old lady on rollerskates. Am I right in thinking that the difference between between Shadow and normal is that the Shadow doesn't hang down as low / stick out as much? I've been reading mixed reviews about the Shadows (not Hank Marvin's band), people say they break easily. __________________ Health & Safety - stopping any work getting done since 1974 Last edited by Daveyboy; 27th July 2010 at 08:18.

26th July 2010, 20:43	#2
ants Woolly Member Bike: 5 SE & Rocky Ridge Name: Ant Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Darwen Tower Posts: 491	I've broken 2 XTR shadows and a Saint shadow, all because they sit so close to the wheel when on the large cog and they end up in the spokes. I know have to concentrate on not being in bottom gear on bumpy terrain. Not sure how many whacked mechs I've avoided for the same reason though! I think the non shadow mechs do shift better, but I still keep buying shadows! Get an SLX shadow for £35, (probably just as good as an XT) or a non shadow XT for £40 from Merlin. __________________

26th July 2010, 21:56	#3
artillerydave Woolly Member Bike: 4X trail bike of the year Name: Dave (funny that!) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: planet earth Posts: 1,991	i've been running a shadow SLX for about 18 months without incident. Great shifting, tough and no reason to pay more. As for the XTR mechs breaking, any mech with carbon on it is asking for trouble. __________________ "ORANGE POWER"

27th July 2010, 05:05	#4
DaveK Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,657	It's harder to get your rear wheel in and out with a shadow mech. No difference between Shimano XT and SLX other than finish. Deore version is the same except it doesn't have sealed bearing in the jockey wheels. XTR is just a liablity, they are simply not strong enough. __________________ The second mouse gets the cheese

27th July 2010, 05:50	#5
kopite Woolly Member Bike: zesty Name: alan Join Date: May 2009 Location: widnes Posts: 747	Shimano XT rear mech My shadow XT is still goin strong after nearly 12 months

28th July 2010, 17:36	#6
Hendy Woolly Member Bike: Zesty,Trek 8000, Spesh SS Name: Keith Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mancchester Posts: 1,422	My Saint rear mech is still fine after errr....8 __________________ L\'Onion Boy

28th July 2010, 21:03	#9
jonesy Woolly Member Bike: not a turner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: leigh Posts: 1,418	Had to get a new rear mech in the alps and got the SLX mech, i think its better then the xt mech i had on shifts smooth and feels nice and strong. __________________

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