Posted by admin | Posted in Mountain Bike Parts | Posted on 09-10-2009
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Shimano Deore
Choosing a Shimano Mountain Bike Component
Mountain bike components are designed to withstand more abuse and extreme riding conditions. These components are heavier, sometime larger and more durable then road bike components. Sometime you are riding on dirt, rock, or in water, etc and the components need to be durable enough so they can withstand abusive treatment.
It just so happened that my rear derailleur broke on my full suspension mountain bike. I was riding a down hill trail and lost control of my bike. The rear of the bike ended up hitting the face of a rock and I was left with a mangled rear derailleur. So I looked at the positive side of the accident and said to myself now is the time to upgrade.
I could find new or near new parts on Bike Servant which is a mountain bike classifieds website and lists mountain bikes for sale, bike parts and race events but I was in the car with my bike so I decided to go to the store.
On the way home from the trail I stopped at my local bike store to buy a new derailleur so I can resume riding as quickly as possible. I told the bike shop guy my situation and she asked me which aftermarket Shimano derailleur I wanted to buy. Not knowing anything about the different categories in the Shimano product line I asked for help and this is what she relayed to me.
Shimano Deore is their entry level category. These products are inexpensive and meant for the occasional or enthusiast rider. These components are stocked on entry level mountain bikes.
Shimano Deore LX is their next level in higher quality. This category level consists of a more durable product. The main difference that I noticed is that Deore LX is lighter then Deore. My derailleur was a Deore LX and it has shown me proven quality and reliability for many years.
Shimano Deore XT was referred to as their heavy duty category. This product category is not considered race quality performance but they are light weight and more durable then the LX category. The price difference between the LX category and the XT category was noticeable.
Shimano XTR is considered their high performance category. Again these parts are lighter then the XT category. As a consumer I took notice to the price increase from XT to XTR. It appeared to me that this category appeals to the racers that demand light weight and high performance.
Keep in mind that this is not a complete list of Shimano's product line. It is the list that my bike store carried.
So in my quest to buy a new derailleur I decided to purchase the Shimano Deore XT because of its light weight, durability and price. I had the bike shop install it for me and I was back on the trail in no time.
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Shimano XT PD-M785 Mountain Pedals
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DescriptionBuilt for stability and control, the Shimano XT PD-M785 SPD clip-less trail pedal offers a wider, longer platform for a rock solid shoe-to-pedal interface. Aimed at trail usage, the pedal features an integrated cage for even more stability, with more contact area to increase stability and control when you're not clipped in... |
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Shimano EF-51 Shifter/Brake Lever Combo (3 x 7 Speed)
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DescriptionBrake lever and shifters together in the same unit. Sold as a pair. Compatible with 7-speed cassettes/freewheels and triple cranks. Compatible with v-brakes. |
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Shimano XT PD-M780 Mountain Pedals
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DescriptionShimano XT M780/785 PedalsConsistent step engagment and releaseAdjustable cleat tensionIncludes SM-SH51 (black)cleatsFour degrees rotationItem SpecificationsColorBlackIntended UseMountainPedal Spindle9/16"Pedal TypeClipless with PlatformDefined ColorBlack |
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Head Seek Alloy Frame Black Bicycle $830.99 The light yet durable FS 6061 frame on this bike will hold up on the toughest trails without wearing you down. Rock Shox Gila fork, SA SunTour Epicon rear shock and Shimano Deore drive train allow this Head Seek bicycle to charge over anything smoothly. |
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Promax Disc Brake Pads for Shimano Deore Hydraulic Brake $27.95 The Promax Disc Brake Pads are for Use with the Shimano Deore Hydraulic Brakes. These quality brake pads are constructed of high quality sintered metallic compound. They are universal for all riding styles and conditions. You'll receive 1 pair of Promax Brake Pads. |
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Promax Brake Pads for Deore Mechanical Disc Brakes $27.95 The Promax Disc Brake Pads are for Use with the Shimano Deore Mechanical Disc Brakes. These quality brake pads are constructed of high quality sintered metallic compound. They are universal for all riding styles and conditions. You'll receive 1 pair of Promax Brake Pads. |
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Promax Brake Pads for Shimano Disc Brakes $27.95 The Promax Disc Brake Pads are for use with Shimano's XTR, XT, LX, Deore, Saint, and Hone Disc Brakes. These quality brake pads are constructed of high quality sintered metallic compound. They are universal for all riding styles and conditions. You'll receive 1 pair of Promax Brake Pads. |
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Wii Shimano Xtreme Fishing $20.99 WII SHIMANO XTREME FISHING |
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Shimano Complete Family Pack $288 Download the Shimano Complete Family Pack font for Mac or Windows in OpenType, TrueType or PostScript format. |
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