I treat each and everyone of my bikes as a constant form of min/maxing. I usually build from the frame up only replacing parts as they need to for the most part and swapping over as many parts from my previous build that is possible.
My most recent conundrum has me looking to replace my current slx shifter since it has been acting up and not shifting as nicely and has a fair amount of slop. Considering moving to a XT shifter even though it is twice the price or go with the same SLX . Do I spend extra on an 11speed part knowing that 12speed is an option in the future with a new freehub when my current drivetrain life has been used up.
Feb. 28, 2022, 10:01 a.m. - mtbman99
I treat each and everyone of my bikes as a constant form of min/maxing. I usually build from the frame up only replacing parts as they need to for the most part and swapping over as many parts from my previous build that is possible. My most recent conundrum has me looking to replace my current slx shifter since it has been acting up and not shifting as nicely and has a fair amount of slop. Considering moving to a XT shifter even though it is twice the price or go with the same SLX . Do I spend extra on an 11speed part knowing that 12speed is an option in the future with a new freehub when my current drivetrain life has been used up.