Alivio SL-M3100-L vs Altus SL-M2010-L
09-23-21, 09:17 AM
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Alivio SL-M3100-L vs Altus SL-M2010-L
Crankset: Altus FC-M2000, 22 x 30 x 40, bought
Front derailleur: Altus FD-M2000, 3-speed, bought
8-speed chain
7-speed cassette, with future upgrade to 9-speed
Shifters: Alivio SL-M3100-L and Altus SL-M2010-L are at the same price.
Which shifter should I buy? Why?
Front derailleur: Altus FD-M2000, 3-speed, bought
8-speed chain
7-speed cassette, with future upgrade to 9-speed
Shifters: Alivio SL-M3100-L and Altus SL-M2010-L are at the same price.
Which shifter should I buy? Why?
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09-23-21, 10:28 AM
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generally, alivio has always been consider a step up from the altus line. however, these days i can't see much difference other than the name. are you running 8 speed or 9?
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I've preferred the looks of Alivio, but both would get the job done.
I've preferred the looks of Alivio, but both would get the job done.
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09-23-21, 10:59 AM
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09-23-21, 12:48 PM
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First step was to upgrade crankset. Done.
Next step: add FD and shifter
Last step: upgrade to 9-speed rear cassette, RD, shifter and chain.
After Covid tires, wheels, fork, etc
09-23-21, 01:09 PM
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thanks for reiterating. okay...but you may still need to get a 9spd chain for things to work perfectly. i've never tried to use an 8spd chain on a 9spd set up/cassette. theoretically it could work, but may be troublesome
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8 speed chain compatible with 7 speed cassette.
I would get the Alivio shifter if they are the same price. Make sure you are comparing apples to apples, though - perhaps the Alivio is only a rear shifter, or maybe the Altus is a shifter/brake lever combo.
I would get the Alivio shifter if they are the same price. Make sure you are comparing apples to apples, though - perhaps the Alivio is only a rear shifter, or maybe the Altus is a shifter/brake lever combo.
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totally aware of that. perhaps my confusion is stemming from his choice of new shifters. both are 9spd. however, they're only front shifters (neither are integrated w/brake). so, maybe he's only looking to replace the front and retain the rear shifters (7spd) for the time being
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09-25-21, 04:08 AM
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Ordered the Alivio shifter.
Thank you for the responses.
Added: downloaded the exploded view and the two shifters are almost identical. Differ only in the indicator unit. Same with derailleurs. Looks like altus, acero and alivio are converging.
Thank you for the responses.
Added: downloaded the exploded view and the two shifters are almost identical. Differ only in the indicator unit. Same with derailleurs. Looks like altus, acero and alivio are converging.
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