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I've only ever used Shimano shifters or ss'ed everything.
I'm thinking of some bling for next year but need the collectives help.
How does the thumb shifting on the SRAM X0 shifters differ to standard Shimano shifters?
well for a start it's not compatible with Shimano. X0 is 1:1 ratio lever to mech ration, where as Shimano is 2:1. this means that X0 is less sensitive to cable wear and stretch, and thus is lower maintenance. yet Shimano feels lighter to use and when set-up 100% right is probably nice feel... but it soon isn't 100% (unless fettled after every ride and cables replaced every month)... so imo SRam X0 is brill.
It would be a XO set up with Noir 3.3 TM crankset and a powerglide cassette.
Do your thumbs do the same shifting jobs on the same paddles/shifters on both Shimano and SRAM thumb shifters?
I seem to remember someone said they were different but I can't remember.
nope, the levers are positioned slightly different and don't work the same as the latest shimano. both the up and down shifters are operated by the thumb. although you'll find that you can flick the down shift with your finger too (especially when out the saddle/sprinting) - the other thing you'll notice is how clear and precise each X0 shift is. where as shimano is such a light action and more delicate in feel, the sram is a loud and clear KLICK. if you love shimano, you might not like sram. if you are curious, you might just like it.
it's a bit of a marmite thing realy. and I love marmite!