moorey
call me Mia
I'm new to the electrickery wizardry of shifting, but now considering it for Felix...
The routing on his Revel makes for a long cable, and has lots of unavoidable bends including looping under the BB shell. As a result, I end up swapping out both inner and outer WAAAAAY to often to get perfect shifting. I can't tolerate less than perfect shifting on his bike, it will lead to broken chains and damaged cassettes with the was he rides (he's from the @ozzybmx school of kids shifting). He also likes to run a stiffer clutch than most to minimise chain slap/drop.
I happened to see an XT shifter and derailleur for less than I expected it would cost. What are the cons, aside from the expense? He hasn't busted a derailleur in 3-4 years of aggressive riding and racing. but just know he will strike a rock or collect a stick the minute he gets an expensive rear.
Any thoughts or feedback appreciated.
The routing on his Revel makes for a long cable, and has lots of unavoidable bends including looping under the BB shell. As a result, I end up swapping out both inner and outer WAAAAAY to often to get perfect shifting. I can't tolerate less than perfect shifting on his bike, it will lead to broken chains and damaged cassettes with the was he rides (he's from the @ozzybmx school of kids shifting). He also likes to run a stiffer clutch than most to minimise chain slap/drop.
I happened to see an XT shifter and derailleur for less than I expected it would cost. What are the cons, aside from the expense? He hasn't busted a derailleur in 3-4 years of aggressive riding and racing. but just know he will strike a rock or collect a stick the minute he gets an expensive rear.
Any thoughts or feedback appreciated.