DCLamp April 23, 2017 Good part per cost if you're low end rider or burn through mechs ProsPerfect for a budget buy, typical Shimano performance you've come to expect. ConsDurability Reply | Thank
spc7669 November 1, 2015 Came factory on my 2016 Trek Xcal. So far, they have been very smooth and reliable. No complaints with performance. ProsSmooth. Durable ConsNone Reply | Thank
stephenhaze April 29, 2014 I changed to this after tearing up my X.9 Can tell a huge difference. Shifts very clean, even under pressure. ProsWeight Smooth Shifting Durability ConsNone Reply | Thank
dtclement February 25, 2014 I've used this for a full season and am very happy with it so far. I would buy this again, but I don't think I'll have to buy another derailleur for a few years. ProsLooks good, tough, smooth shifting Consnone Reply | Thank
Miguel Basora December 12, 2013 If you don't care on improving the gear usage in your 3x9, I suggest go with the mid-cage. Long cage is prone for more chain slapping. ProsEasy maintenance, great looking, tough. ConsToo much chain slap on long cage model. Reply | Thank
GTXC4 December 27, 2012 Shimano upgraded me on my Fuel EX 8 from SLX to this XT and I love it. I blew through 2 SLX rear d's in just a few months. The XT is the way to go! ProsTough, Smooth, Durable, Reliable, Easy maintenance ConsNone Really Reply | Thank
Good part per cost if you're low end rider or burn through mechs
Pros
Perfect for a budget buy, typical Shimano performance you've come to expect.
Cons
| ThankDurability
Came factory on my 2016 Trek Xcal. So far, they have been very smooth and reliable. No complaints with performance.
Pros
Smooth. Durable
Cons
| ThankNone
I changed to this after tearing up my X.9 Can tell a huge difference. Shifts very clean, even under pressure.
Pros
Weight
Smooth Shifting
Durability
Cons
| ThankNone
I've used this for a full season and am very happy with it so far. I would buy this again, but I don't think I'll have to buy another derailleur for a few years.
Pros
Looks good, tough, smooth shifting
Cons
| Thanknone
If you don't care on improving the gear usage in your 3x9, I suggest go with the mid-cage. Long cage is prone for more chain slapping.
Pros
Easy maintenance, great looking, tough.
Cons
| ThankToo much chain slap on long cage model.
Shimano upgraded me on my Fuel EX 8 from SLX to this XT and I love it. I blew through 2 SLX rear d's in just a few months. The XT is the way to go!
Pros
Tough, Smooth, Durable, Reliable, Easy maintenance
Cons
| ThankNone Really