Let me preface this by saying I really like SRAM. I like how crisp the shifting is, how little work I have to do on it, how frequently I smash the hell out of my derailler (and how it keeps working!) and the general feel of it. I also (and this is very important to me) really like how the dual thumb levers are set up - I hate shifting with my pointer fingers, and the shimano dual shifter thingy doesn't feel nearly as good as SRAM's. At the moment I'm on a full x9 set up. I need to replace my rear mech, because after two runs on tunnel that I chose bad lines on (that little V shaped rock section about 2/3-3/4 of the way down in the switchback section!) my der is hosed.
But I'm considering switching to shimano for a couple of reasons. First, I could lose some weight. I'm already running an ultegra cassette chopped down to a 6 speed. I'd be running an ultegra rear mech and xt or xtr shadow shifters with full cable routing. The weight loss would be nice, and also how cheap I can get replacement shimano parts. If I break a der. I wont need to buy top of the line to have it feel nice, I can buy something cheap like 105 in a pinch.
Weight and cost with the possibility? of nicer shifting might make me go to shimano. I could get a full shimano setup for about 50 dollars more. The initial outset cost would be more, but I can get a 105/ultegra deraillure for about half the price of x9, so long term I suspect it will be cheaper.
Will if shift as nicely? I don't necessarily love that I have to really push my thumb hard to get it to shift, I just want it to move smooth and have a solid click into place. The new xtr stuff I've ridden feels pretty good. Will xtr shifter/ultegra der. feel as good?
Just debating this switch, and know a couple guys on here like seb and udi (and I'm sure plenty of others) are running shimano road stuff on their DH bikes, thought I'd ask for some opinions.
But I'm considering switching to shimano for a couple of reasons. First, I could lose some weight. I'm already running an ultegra cassette chopped down to a 6 speed. I'd be running an ultegra rear mech and xt or xtr shadow shifters with full cable routing. The weight loss would be nice, and also how cheap I can get replacement shimano parts. If I break a der. I wont need to buy top of the line to have it feel nice, I can buy something cheap like 105 in a pinch.
Weight and cost with the possibility? of nicer shifting might make me go to shimano. I could get a full shimano setup for about 50 dollars more. The initial outset cost would be more, but I can get a 105/ultegra deraillure for about half the price of x9, so long term I suspect it will be cheaper.
Will if shift as nicely? I don't necessarily love that I have to really push my thumb hard to get it to shift, I just want it to move smooth and have a solid click into place. The new xtr stuff I've ridden feels pretty good. Will xtr shifter/ultegra der. feel as good?
Just debating this switch, and know a couple guys on here like seb and udi (and I'm sure plenty of others) are running shimano road stuff on their DH bikes, thought I'd ask for some opinions.