To be clear, your Honzo ESD came with an SLX rear der, no?
[https://konaworld.com/archive/2021/honzo_esd.cfm](https://konaworld.com/archive/2021/honzo_esd.cfm)
My '22 came with XT shifter/SLX derailleur, and I had the exact same thoughts - "damn those shifts are crispy." I'm sure the Deore derailleur is just as tight, but looks like an SLX der with a Deore caption above.
The Deore brakes are amazing and give Code's a run for their money in stopping power, with that smooth Shimano modulation. I have G2 Ultimates on my full-susser and they are like using my shoes stuffed in the frame compared to the Deores.
Oct. 15, 2021, 8:03 a.m. - rockford
To be clear, your Honzo ESD came with an SLX rear der, no? [https://konaworld.com/archive/2021/honzo_esd.cfm](https://konaworld.com/archive/2021/honzo_esd.cfm) My '22 came with XT shifter/SLX derailleur, and I had the exact same thoughts - "damn those shifts are crispy." I'm sure the Deore derailleur is just as tight, but looks like an SLX der with a Deore caption above. The Deore brakes are amazing and give Code's a run for their money in stopping power, with that smooth Shimano modulation. I have G2 Ultimates on my full-susser and they are like using my shoes stuffed in the frame compared to the Deores.