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2013 SLX
GSuperstar
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Looks nice.

Posted 12 years ago

getonyourbike
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me likey

Posted 12 years ago

AlexSimon
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Yep – moving the clutch rear mech thing across the range is great.
I’ll buy either SLX or XT depending on the price difference as soon as it comes out.

Posted 12 years ago

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Burchy1
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Clutch mech is a great addition. The cranks don’t look as nice as the current ones though IMHO.

Posted 12 years ago

scaredypants
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“clutch rear mech” – pls explain

the blurb seems to imply that, unless the clutch is engaged, the bottom cage isn’t normally tensioning the chain – that right ??!!111ol 😯

Ed: minimal googlage suggests it’s either a means of increasing spring tension or maybe adding damping – no idea which (or both) as they’re “all” just rehashing a not very clear shimano press release

Posted 12 years ago

mafiafish
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Those cranks seem a bit of an afterthought IMO, just looks like they’ve finished machining an xt half way through to just make them heavier. The clutch thing should be a boon for 1×10 folks like myself though.

Posted 12 years ago

clubber
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I think the cranks look good. SLX is certainly looking like the optimum price point for function/cost (assuming similar pricing to current SLX)

Posted 12 years ago

timmys
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“clutch rear mech” – pls explain

the blurb seems to imply that, unless the clutch is engaged, the bottom cage isn’t normally tensioning the chain – that right ??!!111ol

Ed: minimal googlage suggests it’s either a means of increasing spring tension or maybe adding damping – no idea which (or both) as they’re “all” just rehashing a not very clear shimano press release

Just read up on the current XTR Shadow Plus Mech (M985), its the same thing.

eg. http://www.bicycling.com/mountainbikecom/bikes-gear/tested-shimano-xtr-shadow-plus-rear-derailleur

Posted 12 years ago

scruff
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So are they now going to do a proper double and bash ?

Posted 12 years ago

godzilla
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Anyone know when it’s going to be available?

Posted 12 years ago

clubber
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The article says May/June IIRC

Posted 12 years ago

godzilla
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Ballz, I can’t wait that long 🙁

Posted 12 years ago

thegiantbiker
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Anyone else think those cranks look horrible? They should have just stuck to the previous design.

Posted 12 years ago

speaker2animals
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I do think those new SLX look better than the new XT, not by much but to a degree. To be honest IMHO Shimano have lost the plot with crank design recently. The new XTR are ok in 2 ring but not sure the 3 ring looks as good.

Posted 12 years ago

PJM1974
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There’s one problem with the aesthetics of those cranks…

The current SLX cranks look a heck of a lot better. Unless the new cranks are significantly cheaper than current SLX then I won’t be sinking my pennies there. Sorry Shimano…

…while I’m at it Big ‘S’, you are still going to manufacture nine speed cassettes at SLX level for a while I hope?

Posted 12 years ago

mokl
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Am I the only one that is starting to feel vaguely annoyed that we are being tempted with “2013” product when 2012 has barely gotten started? Looks good though, although I also prefer the aesthetics of the current cranks.

Posted 12 years ago

buzz-lightyear
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My existing SLX cranks are, IMO, some of the best looking cranks I’ve seen. These new ones don’t look quite as good.

Posted 12 years ago

mtbtomo
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Am I missing something but the brakes look the same as 2012 version? Thought the ice tech rotors and finned pads were available this year too?

Posted 12 years ago

wagenwheel
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What he said….

Posted 12 years ago