You get what you pay for with components

jeremyrundle

When I first joined BR I had a simple MTB rode it very little, but I have learnt a lot from people here a lot younger than me, and I am constantly upgrading now.

My Sanderson HB, MTB, has now been fitted with Shimano SLX components, the ride is so silky smooth with gear changes that go un-noticed it is a pleasure to ride.

Whilst there are more expensive "parts" available, it is true, you do notice the quality with better components.

kelsen

Alright, who let grandad wander out of the care home again?!

EKE_38BPM

kelsen wrote:

Alright, who let grandad wander out of the care home again?!

SLX on a penny farthing?!

walkingbootweather

For commuting 'mid-range' components are more than adequate provided they are properly adjusted and maintained. More expensive parts may be a tad lighter and smoother, but road grit is a great leveller, and I haven't found them any more robust or reliable,

I've got some expensive suits, but M&S is good enough for work.
I've got some expensive bikes, but SLX is good enough for commuting to work (actually I've got ancient LX / Deore / XT kit on my main commuter but today's SLX is better that the higher spec of yesteryear.)

gbsahne001

I've still got a 15 year old acera mech that still works properly fitted with the original cable. has to be said though both are scheduled to be changed at the next chain renewal.

bails87

Yep, SLX is good stuff. Once you get above a certain point, with MTB stuff at least, it doesn't get any 'better' other than shedding weight.

jeremyrundle

bails87 wrote:

Yep, SLX is good stuff. Once you get above a certain point, with MTB stuff at least, it doesn't get any 'better' other than shedding weight.

Oh so now you are saying I am fat and have to lose weight :evil:

jeremyrundle

EKE_38BPM wrote:

kelsen wrote:

Alright, who let grandad wander out of the care home again?!

SLX on a penny farthing?!

Shurrup

Mr Plum

I've not been that blown away with my SLX. Had to change the front mech after about 8 month because it ceased up during the bad weather - now 'down-graded' to a Deore LX on the front. As well as that, I don't think it's as smooth as the cheaper Sram X5 stuff that I had previously on another bike.

Don't get me wrong - the SLX stuff is good, but not as good as I was hoping/expecting.

jeremyrundle

I had the Deore and went for the SLX, I notice the difference, but then I am not a full blown cyclist, to me it is good.

ride_whenever

walkingbootweather wrote:

For commuting 'mid-range' components are more than adequate provided they are properly adjusted and maintained. More expensive parts may be a tad lighter and smoother, but road grit is a great leveller, and I haven't found them any more robust or reliable,

+1

The more expensive stuff is slicker and nicer to use a long with being lighter. However it tends not to be as durable.

walkingbootweather

jeremyrundle wrote:

I am not a full blown cyclist

- sounds like HIV rather than Aids :shock:

jeremyrundle wrote:

I had the Deore and went for the SLX, I notice the difference,

Any difference may be due to having nice clean, lubricated, well adjusted components and cables rather than a significant difference in the components themselves. Also later generations of component tend to perform better than their predecessor (although there have been exceptions)