 The cranks do look outrageously bland.
I like the brakes and mech though.
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 I know I have said this before but the brake levers are my personal favourite from the group.
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 The brake levers are nice and a smart new no ones done before system, so hats off there.
And I like the sound design wise of the new rear mech to.
Finally trying some different, rather than repeating the same old design, with a different Logo on.
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Amen Dylan. Finally Shimano play catch-up (cable loop gone) and bring some innovation (shadow).
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The Variable rate on the brakes, is REALLY REALLY CLEVER and undone before.
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 XT brakes have always been good IMO. The new design sounds like bloody good idea to me as the one annoyance with any disc setup is pad clearance and 'zinging' in anything other than bone dry conditions.
Shame I've 2 sets of the current XT with no problems. Can't justify the upgrade (yet).
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As far as I know the new levers will be retro compatible with old calipers. £80 rrp for a pair but you know you will get them cheaper. Go on, treat yourself.
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*is tempted*
Are the new calipers basically old XTR?
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 They look basically like current XTR, nowt like M960 stuff.
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Cheers HRP. I really didn't need any encourangement. You do realise this is going to cause an argument between me and the missus don't you?
Me. "Mind if I drop on £160 on 2 sets of brake levers to replace the current perfectly functional brake levers on both my mountain bikes? The are slightly different and technically better, but being a girl, you wouldn't understand even if I explained it."
Her. "You want to %^**^$ing do (*&& what!!!!"
Me. "It's a worthwhile upgrade. Really. I can't live without it."
Her. "Fcuk off. We're parents now and need to be more careful with our money."
Me. "You always say that and then blow money on Heat magazine, moisturiser, shampoo and new clothes every week you cheeky cow."
Her. *punches me*
Me. *ouch*.
Still, worth asking I suppose.
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LOL! Do it, and film it, I wanna know how accurate your transcript was!
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Sorry 4AM. What about the new XTR shadow mech? You know you NEED one of those too.
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Good point HRP. Afterall that Shadow rear mech will save you buying a new one if you fall off and break it.
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AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!
*runs away and slams door*
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Mind if I Thats where your problem started, just don't tell her, EASY :)
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 That looks like Acera. Not ideal if you ask me.
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Who cares what it looks like ?? Well not me!!
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That doesn't surprise me at all Dylan.
The way something looks clearly doesn't bother you.
(I now know this as I have seen a picture of you)
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 I think I'll be swapping my XTR RF for the new XT. Just never got the hang of the multi-release and I really miss the shifter windows.
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Yes Carlos I'm STRAIGHT and not a PONCE no interest to me how things look, woman yes but still secondary to personality, but thats it.
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