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[Closed] 10spd rear mech. XT or SLX?

 kevj
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My rear mech decided to headbutt a few spokes the other day resulting in a mangled mech and a couple of broken spokes.

Anyway, looking to replace so I can get back out on the bike.
Looking at Google shopping, there is not much in it between the XT price and the SLX.

Should I go SLX this time or is there no real world difference?

Looking for 10spd with med cage. Not fussed on what colour!


 
Posted : 29/05/2012 12:55 pm
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Not sure you can get med cage SLX in 10 sp at the moment?


 
Posted : 29/05/2012 12:57 pm
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You get proper bearings in the jockey wheels on the XT version, and there are more machined/cast parts so less flex in the mech giving you marginally crisper shifts. If you have the cash I think it's money well spent to go with the XT.


 
Posted : 29/05/2012 1:00 pm
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There is no 2012 GS SLX, you need to go to XT for that.

The cheapest XT mech is actionsports.de.


 
Posted : 29/05/2012 1:00 pm
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Not sure you can get med cage SLX in 10 sp at the moment?

If that is the case then you've answered my question! Cheers!
<Goes off to google again>


 
Posted : 29/05/2012 1:01 pm
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When are the clutch rear mechs coming out?


 
Posted : 29/05/2012 1:29 pm
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Think they are being released in July but may be wrong.


 
Posted : 29/05/2012 2:35 pm