In SRAM world, this concession to the poors is still significantly more expensive than XT.
Switching to the better UDH hanger-free interface is a definite plus but the more expensive rebuildable derailleur (which is probably tougher than any of the high end Shimano offerings) and the insanely priced SRAM cassettes with a pretty unsexy shifter compared to XT or XTR. I don't know if I would opt for this on my next bike, but it's cool to have another option. TBH I probably wouldn't choose it but I have a feeling I'll be offered it as a build kit option when I buy my next bike at a price I can't refuse.
March 27, 2025, 8:58 a.m. - Cr4w
In SRAM world, this concession to the poors is still significantly more expensive than XT. Switching to the better UDH hanger-free interface is a definite plus but the more expensive rebuildable derailleur (which is probably tougher than any of the high end Shimano offerings) and the insanely priced SRAM cassettes with a pretty unsexy shifter compared to XT or XTR. I don't know if I would opt for this on my next bike, but it's cool to have another option. TBH I probably wouldn't choose it but I have a feeling I'll be offered it as a build kit option when I buy my next bike at a price I can't refuse.