SRAM Rear Derailleur - X.0 (2007) or x.9 (2009)?

MTB_Man

Hi,

Just a quick one,

Which is the better buy rear derailleur, an X.0 carbon (2007) for £80 delivered or an X.9 (2009) for £50 delivered? Both are medium cage.

Thinking of upgrading from 10 year old XT 8 speed, have spare 2009 X.9 shifters.

Have the 2009 X.0 on my Boardman pro, which is nice - but unsure of the difference above because of the year gap.

Cheers

MTB_Man

Anyone have a view?

supersonic

Patience!

;-)

Zeroman_IR

Personally, I'd go with the X9. Practically no difference in feel to the X0, not much heavier and has a much sturdier alu cage. X0 is only really worth it for the bling factor, I've seen a lot of reports of the carbon cage snapping after an impact on it.

It's mainly the shifters that dictate the feel of the gearshift.

Sir HC

X9 and spend the £30 on decent cables.

MTB_Man

Thanks for the advice, X.9 it is.

Which cables are recommended?