Are SLX and XT compatible?
Are SLX and XT compatible?
XTR, XT and SLX chainrings are all cross-compatible, and so fitting a 38T XTR ring to the XT crank, or a 28T XT ring to an SLX crank is totally possible.
Is SLX above Deore?
The Deore brand has been a household name among mountain bikers the world over for a long time. Deore components sit right in the middle of Shimano’s component hierarchy, below SLX and above the upper end of the entry-level groupsets, Alivio.
Are SLX brakes good?
Overall, the performance and consistency of the Shimano SLX is a match for any brake on the market. On the trail, the they strike a superb balance between stacks of bite and overall power, yet with enough control not to be too grabby.
Where does Shimano SLX fit?
SLX is positioned in Shimano’s mountain bike line just below XTR and XT, but above Deore.
How good are SLX brakes?
What is the difference between Shimano SLX and Shimano XT?
For context, Shimano claims that in an (unspecified) like-for-like groupset package, SLX will weigh 148g more than XT. This is obviously a fairly vague figure and comparisons are best made from the list below.
What is the difference between XT and SLX shifters?
The overall build of the shifters is also a bit nicer on XT — tolerances feel tighter and there’s less slop overall. The XT shifters also gain a nice rubber gripper on each shift lever. There is no free stroke adjuster on the SLX levers, though this is no great loss.
What is the difference between the XTR and SLX and Deore?
To start, the shifter gets a two gear up shift on the XT and XTR models, whereas the SLX and Deore just have a single up shift. While that may not seem like a big deal, once you get used to that double up shift, it’s actually a really nice feature, possibly making it worth upgrading the shifter to at least XT.
What is the difference between the XTR and XT models?
With the two levels of XTR and XT you get some features on both the shifter and rear derailleur that you do not see on the lower two levels of SLX and Deore. To start, the shifter gets a two gear up shift on the XT and XTR models, whereas the SLX and Deore just have a single up shift.
