As above.
I had some in 2005/2006 or thereabouts, the big chunky XT ones. They took a bit of getting used to but I quite liked them. The only real issues I had with them were that they were heavy so would sometimes change gear for you when it got really bumpy, this is probably better now though as the last ones I saw were a lot smaller/lighter looking. The only other thing, which stopped me using them, was the cost of replacement - I broke the clamp on one and would have had to buy a whole new unit and it was cheaper to buy brand new XTR shifters and use my old brake levers.
I'd probably try them again, but wouldn't go out of my way or spend too much.
Yeah, I loved them.
Still using a set of XT ones on my Cove (on the 5 times a year I actually ride my MTB...)
Got a set of XTR ones lying around somewhere as well. Pretty much worthless on the classifieds though. 🙁
I had the XTR ones and did a lot of miles, they where OK, but by the time I got rid of that bike the pivots had worn and they'd developed an annoying rattle so I was glad to see the back of them.
Hi. MrsG has them on her Five, rides a lot, never has a problem and loves them. I sort of dreading having to change them and re-wire her MTBing brain!
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Yeap, much prefer them. I wouldn't got back to separate shifter pods.
I had a set of XTR ones I used for a while a few years ago. The shifting was excellent, the braking woeful! Can't say I've missed them.
Never tried the Shiamno ones but the Shimano XTR ones I tried were nice. I could never afford them though.
Loved them here, used an XT set for ages. Guess it dictates using shimano brakes, but their brakes are pretty much top dog now anyway for general trail riding.
Both my current bikes were bought new, so don't have them and it's not really worth the hassle of changing. If I was speccing a bike from scratch I'd defo choose dual control.
Have a pair of 2007 lx dal controls, that came with y hardtail. Got on with them fine and never had a problem with shifting while breaking etc. Need to be well maintained and mine became a pain with full outer cables, too much drag (and probably too little maintenance).
Have a spare pair of brand new lx dual controls, (just the shifter/brake combo), as at the time I loved the dual controls so much I was worried I would not be able to replace them if I tanked them on a tree. As it is I have gone for regular deore 9 speed shifters on my newer bike.
I also have the 2007 lx, less bulky than th XT ones, I removed the paddles so do it all with the levers, prob wouldn't like on my aggressive bouncer, but for the XC hardtail I love them.
Had a play with a mates older XTR ones a while back, they felt pretty positive and I can see how it would be good to be both covering the brakes and an up-shift with your index finger...
i recently bought some cheap v brake LX ones to put onto my cross bike (changed to flat bars).
I got them after trying the ones on my wifes 'hydrid'. The bike is now used for child seat duties and i can keep control of the bike better when my daughter tries to wobble the bike:)
with gore cables they are really light action too.