Comments on: SRAM X.9 MTB Trigger Shifter Review

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:27:24 +0000

SRAM X9 – pictures of 2008 and 2009 look identical. Is there a difference between the years? Many places are selling 2008 X9 for significantly less than the 2009 X9. Does anyone know?

By: Kris SRAM

Kris SRAM — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:53:32 +0000

Thanks for your well detailled review. I have the sram x9 on my bike.

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By: 198

198 — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:59:08 +0000

@Brandon: I am not a big fan of the indicators. I have seen to many cracked ones out there and I go mainly on feel.

Thanks engineer boy! Noonday tonight….

By: Brandon

Brandon — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:18:02 +0000

additionally, SRAM doesn’t offer indicators on their X9 or X0 triggers. I personally use indicators as a quick way to ensure I’m not cross chained. BTW, 1:1 would also be the same if measured in inches. It’s a ratio, therefore units don’t matter, economics major.

By: 198

198 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:12:28 +0000

@Ony: You are right…even the bottom of the line Deore shifter allow for both push and pull on the farthest lever.

They are still designed with “pull” in mind.

Thanks Ony!

By: Ony

Ony — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:09:32 +0000

Nice review.

I wanted to add that the new (2008) XT shifters allow for push/push action as well as push/pull. At least those on my bike, I can shift to a lower cog using my thumb (push) or my index (pull). Anyway, again, I appreciate your reviews and all the great info you post.