Shimano xtr shadow plus

paulload

Hi all, first post so please be gentle. I am thinking of changing my 3x10 crank set up to 1x10 on my GIant Trance X3 2012 and incorporate a Shimano XTR shadow plus deraileur instead of a chain device up front. Does anyone use this kind of set up if so is it recommended?
Cheers guys.

benpinnick

I use a 2x10 with xtr+ very happy with it. I can only imagine a 1x10 is even less hassle.

YeehaaMcgee

Actually, since a 1x10 doesn't have any front mech to guide the chain, it can frequently be far far more hassle than 2x10.
Just a heads up.

supersonic

i have an XTR Shadow Plus - it stops the chain flapping about as much, and can help the chain coming off from the bottom. So doesn't replace a conventional upper chain guide.

bennett_346

YeehaaMcgee wrote:

Actually, since a 1x10 doesn't have any front mech to guide the chain, it can frequently be far far more hassle than 2x10.
Just a heads up.

+1 to that, my mate had nothing but hassle with 1x10 getting the chain to stay on properly. Went back to 2x and not a problem yet.

njee20

Why not just fit a chainguide :?

Shame if it doesn't negate the need for a guide, would've been very tempted then!

oodboo

I changed to 1x10 and use an e13 lg1+, that chain ain't coming off. Use a top guide at least or you will have problems.

bennett_346

njee20 wrote:

Why not just fit a chainguide :?

Shame if it doesn't negate the need for a guide, would've been very tempted then!

weight i guess

njee20

1x10 with a top guide is far lighter than 2x10 with no guide...

oodboo

njee20 wrote:

1x10 with a top guide is far lighter than 2x10 with no guide...

2x10 has a guide, usually referred to as the front mech

njee20

You know what I mean. :roll:

paulload

Top guide front with rear XTR+ sounds like a plan. Any reccomendations on the top guide for a trance without the ICSG feature?
Cheers for the feedback.

paulload

Top guide front with rear XTR+ sounds like a plan. Any reccomendations on the top guide for a trance without the ICSG feature?
Cheers for the feedback

Chunkers1980

They will all have the plus feature with in months. 170 notes is a lot for a mech that's all.

cooldad

Yeah, SLX style will probably be £50-£60

YeehaaMcgee

Isn't there an XT-plus?

Chunkers1980

Not yet. Not looked too hard though. You may get a Zee one now?

RevellRider

YeehaaMcgee wrote:

Isn't there an XT-plus?

yeah there is, due in at Madison on the 27th. RRP is £85

YeehaaMcgee

Ah, there's a Saint one. I thought XTR wasn't the only one currently available.

oodboo

YeehaaMcgee wrote:

Isn't there an XT-plus?

Yeah, first I saw of it was in an article on the new direct mount deraileur standard that shimano have started touting.

RevellRider

Prices and availability with the UK distributor for the new Shadow plus range are:

XT - £84.99 and 27 June
SLX - £69.99 and 25th June
Zee - £69.99 and 6th July
Saint- £139.99 and Now

supersonic

Wow, ridiculous prices.

YeehaaMcgee

All mechs are silly prices. That's why, even though I want rid of my SRAM x7 rear mech, I will not replace it until it has actually turned into dust. The rattling I can deal with.

oodboo

That's rrp though, expect to get it online a bit cheaper. Having just fit a new xt rear mech a couple of months ago I'm in no hurry to get one.

supersonic

I'd happily use this on my 9 speed kit:

http://www.woollyhatshop.com/Shop-By-Br ... _4306.html

Not a bad weight either!

cooldad

supersonic wrote:

I'd happily use this on my 9 speed kit:

http://www.woollyhatshop.com/Shop-By-Br ... _4306.html

Not a bad weight either!

Looks just like LX from a few years ago.