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Shimano XTR 970 Rapid Rise Rear Reviews

Description: (from shimano.com)
* Low-Normal return spring
* Super Wide Link for high rigidity
* Capacity: 43T

Add a review (form opens in right column) reviewed by maddslacker   on May 19, 2009   Pros Shifts perfectly, every time Rapid rise works well when shifting on an uphill, and/or under load Strong construction Cons None Verdict On a recent trip to Moab, two people in our group broke their Sram X-9 rear derailleurs, both on Slickrock Trail, both in the same part of the Sram's plastic body. If you ride a lot, and have the money, get this model, if you're on a budget, get the cheaper XT. The XT is heavier, and doesn't shift quite as well (I currently own both) but both models work as advertised, and are priced according to their respective features. Either way, Shimano will get you there and back with minimal fuss. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by bikeit420   on November 6, 2008   Pros Great crisp shifting, will shift under load. Reverse spring helps shifting uphill. Cons none, so far Verdict I replace an XT rapid rise with this one. It shifts a little better than the XT. Will shift under even extreme load uphill. Super shifting up and down. Love it! Recommended for: Experienced XC riders