Upgrading. LX or XT?

bertberr
bertberr Posts: 151
edited August 2008 in MTB buying advice
Having recently given my rat bike a new lease of life with some upgraded kit, it's now time to do the same for my wife's bike (Giant Iguana).

Firstly, we're talking front & rear mechs only, and possibly brake levers (already done calipers).

Second, I know price differences are small, we're probably only talking £15 to £20 more for both mechs (XT over LX), but is it really worth it for a bike that's never really ridden on much more than rough bridleways?

Thoughts?

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  • dave_hill
    dave_hill Posts: 3,877
    Stick with LX - there's not a lot in weight difference, durability, etc. If it's not going to get used a lot why bother splashing the cash?
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  • Ciaran500
    Ciaran500 Posts: 348
    Most of my bike is LX gear and I can't fault it at all, very solid gear.
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  • GibboGT
    GibboGT Posts: 287
    Just looking at the zaskar carbon expert, thats a £1600 hardtail and its all LX, no XT.
  • Chaka Ping
    Chaka Ping Posts: 1,451
    I'd stick with LX - or even Deore.

    BTW, I have a brand new top swing LX front mech in my garage - which you can have for £10 including postage.

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