Sram type 2 rear mech. Is the hype justified?

denis's mate
denis's mate Posts: 88
edited September 2012 in MTB buying advice
X7 rear mech has severe tooth decay so, is it new jockey wheels or splash out on X9 type 2 mech.
Anyone got and used one and is press hype justified?

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  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    Not an expert on clutch mechs by any means. But I would think if you have a real problem with chain-slap then it might be worth looking at. Personally on my XC/AM bike I run it 2x10 with a medium cage mech & a Stinger so not a big issue for me there. I'd possibly look at getting a Saint Shadow Plus mech for the DH bike though as the chain on that can slap about a hell of lot on some of the trails
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

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  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    I've tried a saint clutch mech and it was excellent, I assume the type 2 works at least as well.
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  • warpcow
    warpcow Posts: 1,448
    I've got a Zee clutch mech. I've always had a full chainguide so can't really say I've noticed a difference in chain security, but any noise from chainslap has completely disappeared. I'm tempted to try it just with a topguide up front, as I've heard good things.
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  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
    A mates got one on his rocky mountain and the difference is night and day, its mega quiet now having a sounded like a bag of spanners previously, Will definitely get one for both bikes as I run 1x10 but particularly for the 456 which only has a top guide.
  • chiefinspector
    chiefinspector Posts: 153
    Go for the XT Shadow Plus instead. At least it will last a lot longer. Have one on my bike and have been very impressed with it.
  • RevellRider
    RevellRider Posts: 1,794
    Then the OP will have to change his shifters as well.

    Denis's Mate, do you run a 10 speed bike?
    Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Epsilon.
  • denis's mate
    denis's mate Posts: 88
    RevellRider wrote:
    Then the OP will have to change his shifters as well.

    Denis's Mate, do you run a 10 speed bike?

    Still with 9 speed so I guess it's a set of new jockey wheels.
  • chiefinspector
    chiefinspector Posts: 153
    RevellRider wrote:
    Then the OP will have to change his shifters as well.

    Still worth it in the long run.
  • chiefinspector
    chiefinspector Posts: 153
    RevellRider wrote:
    Then the OP will have to change his shifters as well.

    Still worth it in the long run.
  • Sambuca
    Sambuca Posts: 116
    I had a SRAM XO type 2 fitted to a whyte 146 to stop chain dropping issues- it did stop the chain coming off but caused a really noticeable clunk through the frame when the suspension compressed. It tries to hold the chain but the movement of the suspension overpowers it and it suddenly let's go with a big 'clunk' didn't work well at all on that bike but may work better on a different suspension linkage. I run an XT + now which works so much better as you can adjust the tension unlike the SRAM models..
  • RevellRider
    RevellRider Posts: 1,794
    chiefinspector wrote:
    RevellRider wrote:
    Then the OP will have to change his shifters as well.

    Still worth it in the long run.

    Depends how much of his 9 speed stuff is worn out. Shadow Plus is only on 10 speed mechs
    Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Epsilon.
  • denis's mate
    denis's mate Posts: 88
    RevellRider wrote:
    chiefinspector wrote:
    RevellRider wrote:
    Then the OP will have to change his shifters as well.

    Still worth it in the long run.

    Depends how much of his 9 speed stuff is worn out. Shadow Plus is only on 10 speed mechs
    Not so desperate that I want to switch all the groupset, besides, Shimano don't do decent gripshifts.

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