My previous bike was X01 and it never did impress me much other than being a relatively light group. I always felt the $ could be better spent elsewhere; like wheels.
So when I built a new bike, I went full SLX and now the opposite is true. I like everything about SLX minus the relatively portly weight. Shifts are smooth and quick. Also, if/when I kill the rear derailleur it won’t cost a ton to replace. Now, the “drivetrain $” has been put into my wheels and suspension.
I realize I’m stating the obvious to most on this board, but it just doesn’t make sense (to me) to invest AXS $ into a drivetrain no matter how well it performs. Then again, far be it from me, to judge how others spend their $.
Sept. 25, 2021, 8:56 a.m. - 4Runner1
My previous bike was X01 and it never did impress me much other than being a relatively light group. I always felt the $ could be better spent elsewhere; like wheels. So when I built a new bike, I went full SLX and now the opposite is true. I like everything about SLX minus the relatively portly weight. Shifts are smooth and quick. Also, if/when I kill the rear derailleur it won’t cost a ton to replace. Now, the “drivetrain $” has been put into my wheels and suspension. I realize I’m stating the obvious to most on this board, but it just doesn’t make sense (to me) to invest AXS $ into a drivetrain no matter how well it performs. Then again, far be it from me, to judge how others spend their $.