Originally Posted by
HerrKaLeun
Damn, wish would have had that code when I placed my bike 24 order. Well, still saved a lot. And US prices sure will go up once the competition is gone.....
Got a set of Deore brakes, XT shifter with SLX derailleur, 203mm adapter, a rotor and pads from Shimano. Plus some non-Shimano stuff.
For example, the Deore set was $87. Jenson sells a single Deore for $66 or so. Similar price advantage for the rest.
I had planned to buy that stuff in winter for an upgrade, but moved this up. Not planning for years ahead. Who knows what bike I build in 2 years. With new hubstandard. 13 speed and son maybe coming it doesn't save me money to to pre-purchase.
For what I ordered there is just not a quality alternative. No other shifter has instant release and double shift. No other reasonably priced brakes with mineral oil and easy to service.
Pads, rotors, cassettes, chains I can get from others.
TBH, I will just upgrade less.
Your story mirrors mine almost exactly.
In addition to the brakes and hubs I bought, I also bought a Shimano 203mm and 180mm adapter from IS2000 to Post-Mount and I had previously bought a 11 speed XT shifter set(for a build I changed my mind on), so that stays in its box for now.
