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Just not liking XTR shifter: XO1 instead?

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It just feels VERY stiff from new and never mellowed with mileage. It feels very cheap and requires a disproportionate amount of effort, I much prefer Deore or SLX but that's way too working class for me (joke, -ish). I think I set it up well and it shifts very well indeed, just the amount of finger work seems crazy.

Anyway, I am running an X01 cassette and chain so perhaps that's the reason?

With the Merlin discount, a X01 shifter and rear mech is £160 and I can probably get half that back from selling the barely used shifter and XT rear mech. Would it feel better and less hard work? 

Cheers!


 
Posted : 20/04/2026 5:25 pm
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Mine don’t feel like that. Light, positive action despite one being on its original stock cable and SP41 outer from over 5 years ago.

Doesn’t sound right.


 
Posted : 20/04/2026 6:30 pm
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Drop me a message if you do decide to move the Shimano stuff on. I might know someone who is keen to buy.


 
Posted : 20/04/2026 6:33 pm