OK, here’s some babbling about the various parts… plus bonus pictures!
Shimano SLX Shifters
Shimano SLX Shifters
Wanted to upgrade the shifters a bit & read good things about the SLX groupset. The shifters can be mounted inboard or outboard of the brake lever mounting points. They also feature two-way release and the gear display can be removed… lots of things to fiddle with.
Shimano SLX Rear Derailleur
This seamed like a good option to upgrade from Deore. It’s a “shadow” style, so it’s tucked away a bit more. Also has a more direct cable routing. It’s supposed to have a more direct, solid shifting action.
Shimano SLX Front Derailleur
Shimano SLX Top-Swing Derailleur
CrankBrothers Eggbeater SL pedals
My current pedals are Eggbeater C’s. They’ve taken a lot of abuse. I’ve replaced the guts a couple of times. They’re starting to rust due to winter riding & the salt on the road. I’ve also really messed up the wrench surfaces, making one of the pedals impossible to remove from the cross-threaded crank arm… I know… expensive lesson.
The SL’s are completely stainless steel, so they should last a very long time.
Race Face Ride XC Crankset
Decided to go with a standard MTB set of rings (44/32/22). It’ll give me lower gears for slugging through snow in the winter. If I change from a 12 to 11 small gear in the back, the top-end shouldn’t be affected much.
Race Face Ride XC Cranks
- CrankBrothers Eggbeaters SL
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