Sram shifters X.7 vs. X.9

Prowler

I am updating from 8-speed to 9 and need a new shifter. I've no complaints about my current x7 shifter (with an x7 rear mech) but I'm considering upgrading the shifter to x9 while I'm at it. Am I likely to notice any improvement if I spend an extra 15 quid on the shifter?

the_prophet

in short yes.

i run x7 on one bike and x9 on the other and the x9 is ALOT snappier and has a much better feel to it when changing gear.

i'm changing over the x7 to x9 as soon as it wears out.

Prowler

Thanks Prophet. Have you got x9 mech on that other bike as well? Do you think it is mainly the shifter that makes the difference?

the_prophet

yeh its a x9 rear mech (07) and then x9 shifters (07).

supposidly the x9 isnt far off the x0 but i've not tried that so couldnt give my opinion

nicklouse

be aware you will lose your gear indicator on the 07 X9.

the_prophet

.....which is no biggy imo, why you would need it i don't know

nicklouse

agreed but some people complain.

Prowlus

my x-9s are still a bit stiff when shifting on the left side (installed them 3 weeks ago) Hopefully they will bed in better after i replace my front mech which is an lx to a XT

.....which is no biggy imo, why you would need it i don't know

well it can tell you if your into an illegal gear or not which i have found out more than once