|   Deore | GTracer
Oct 12, 2001 6:41 PM | | Why doesn't many people have Shimano Deore on their bikes instead of Shimano LX? Shimano Deore is less expensive and I haven't seen much of a change between the two as far as appearance goes. |
| couple o' reasons. | heff®
Oct 12, 2001 6:50 PM | | The Deore parts are the same, basically, as the old STX lineup. The return spring on the rear derailleur is quite a bit weaker, as it's designed for entry level trail riding and recreational. The LX is more toward the true trail-riding end. I've had a few cash-strapped friends that bought Deore rear mechs for their bikes, rode them for a month or so, then ponied up for LX or XT. I've also seen more bent lower cages on Deore than any other. Pretty weak metal.
The shifters are good, but again on the old STX line. Longer throw, weaker material, but if you don't crash head-first alot, they work just fine.
Front mechs are give and take. I run an LX now, but I ran an Alivio for a long time and had no issues. I don't shift alot, though, on the front, guys who do won't like the lower end stuff.
I haven't used the hubs, myself, but I did run an STX-RC for a few years, and aside from the weight, it was a good hub.
The brakes just plain suck, though, don't get them.
Alot of the difference between Deore and LX is in the materials, pivots, and small parts, not stuff you'd notice by looking at, but definitely will after riding for awhile. I would put Deore on a beginner's bike, or a commuter, or on a kid's bike, but not on a hardcore rider's bike.
heff® |
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