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Thread: 2021 Supply
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03-13-2021, 09:37 AM #276
This situation wi not be helped by all the Biden Bucks hitting bank accounts this weekend.
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03-13-2021, 09:41 AM #277one of those sickos
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Right? I'm thinking about a totally senseless upgrade funded by other people's children's future debt.
ride bikes, climb, ski, travel, cook, work to fund former, repeat.
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03-13-2021, 11:23 AM #278
just got updates from HLC for shimano 12 speed chains availability Feb 17, 2022
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03-13-2021, 01:11 PM #279Registered User
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Just wanted to give a shout-out to gravitylover for mentioning chain scarcity. Thanks! The usual suspects are already out of better quality 12-spd Shimano chains, so I snagged an OEM XT from a seller on Pinkbike. That should bridge me to the other side of this mess, since most of my miles go on the 11-speed trail bike or my SS. Note: mind the link count if you go this route!
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03-13-2021, 01:59 PM #280
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03-13-2021, 02:18 PM #281Registered User
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This test <https://www.emtbforums.com/shimano-12-speed-chain-test-slx-vs-xt/> convinced me to look for XT. Only 10 ebay listings for N. America, and some of those are only 116 links. I figured I'd grab one now for $42 while cheap and available. But yeah, Deore is still available all day long, and for many that's a viable option.
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03-13-2021, 02:46 PM #282Registered User
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You're welcome NMJ and that's what I was saying is, if you're ok with the sacrifice in performance use a Deore chain because if you need a chain and can't ride without one it will do the job. Maybe not as well as the unobtanium one but riding is better than not riding.
There are three companies with parts made by Sun Race sitting in containers on boats off the west coast now so inexpensive cassettes, deraileurs and some other stuff is delayed a few more weeks.
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03-15-2021, 06:10 PM #283
I think I have tracked down all the parts for the upcoming build, but financially it’s either buy the frame first and save for another couple paychecks for the parts purchase or vice versa, always assumed would go option 1) frame then parts, but should I reverse this thinking?
Do I detect a lot of anger flowing around this place? Kind of like a pubescent volatility, some angst, a lot of I'm-sixteen-and-angry-at-my-father syndrome?
fuck that noise.
gmen.
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03-15-2021, 06:34 PM #284
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I started chasing parts before I decided on the frame. Once I decided on the frame it dictated the wheelset. I知 down to cables, housing, headset spacers and a stem still on the shopping list.
Now I知 chasing backup shimano chains...
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03-15-2021, 06:53 PM #285
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03-15-2021, 06:57 PM #286Do I detect a lot of anger flowing around this place? Kind of like a pubescent volatility, some angst, a lot of I'm-sixteen-and-angry-at-my-father syndrome?
fuck that noise.
gmen.
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03-15-2021, 10:41 PM #287
I壇 honestly recommend securing parts and a fork first, then frame. Small/mid sized companies should have frame/shocks available - but it痴 the kits that are scarce. Particularly Shimano and GX.
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03-16-2021, 06:07 AM #288
^^ yup.
From my experience as just a guy trying to build one bike Shimano drivetrain parts look to be more scarce than SRAM.
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03-16-2021, 07:13 AM #289
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I知 softly looking for 11 speed Ultegra stuff, cable brakes, so if any of you successfully grab some 12 speed stuff and wanna get rid of the 11s lemme know.
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03-16-2021, 08:40 AM #290
Full XT drivetrain, $700:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-2021-Sh...QAAOSwGYNfOhcv
It's about $150'ish more than during non-CoVid times but that's not bad, considering.
This is probably a better deal, doesn't include the crankset but it's $250+ cheaper:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SHIMANO-DEO...4AAOSwta1gNILr
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03-16-2021, 09:12 AM #291
I hope you qualify for stimulus money!
I remember what it was like living in an expensive city for grad school ... it took me like 7 years to get out of that financial hole.
I hope you have renters insurance though - if not, seriously, just get it through your auto insurer ASAP. It痴 a worthwhile overhead payment when you are *that* strapped for cash and having a bike stolen would be devastating. And it covers theft of your stuff anywhere, not just from your residence.
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03-16-2021, 09:51 AM #292Do I detect a lot of anger flowing around this place? Kind of like a pubescent volatility, some angst, a lot of I'm-sixteen-and-angry-at-my-father syndrome?
fuck that noise.
gmen.
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03-16-2021, 09:52 AM #293
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03-16-2021, 10:47 AM #294
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03-16-2021, 10:57 AM #295yelgatgab
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Man, I had an XT rear mech in my cart on Amazon and kept forgetting to place the order. Now it's in gouge territory. Any opinions on the SLX?
Remind me. We'll send him a red cap and a Speedo.
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03-16-2021, 10:59 AM #296Not a skibum
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bags - weight aside there's very little functional difference in my experience based on 11s XT/SLX/STR stuff. I say save the money.
I do always stick to XT/Ultegra and higher chains though, think they shift noticeably better
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03-16-2021, 11:05 AM #297
I'm just going to let it ride. I already have a few spare tires and sets of brake pads in the house, a second bike with a little-used drivetrain that's fully compatible with my bike, AC's bike is brand-new and she's not the "breaks stuff" type, and with a new dog in the house trail running might be the call more often than not this summer. [/blowsondice]
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03-16-2021, 11:13 AM #298yelgatgab
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Thanks, VT. That was my experience BITD, but I haven't run Shimano for a while.
I can poach most things from other bikes, but the new bike is the only one with Shimano. I've broken enough derailleurs to know I'm not that lucky. I'm kinda on the fence between ordering an SLX versus getting an XD freehub. I've got enough GX drivetrains to get me through a couple pandemics.Remind me. We'll send him a red cap and a Speedo.
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03-16-2021, 11:46 AM #299Registered User
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03-16-2021, 03:46 PM #300Registered User
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Buy the drivetrain set then add the SLX 7100 crank set. Its only 11g heavier and can be had for under $150 including BB and chainring. Of course the mtb crowd is a bunch of prima donnas so the difference in letters on the crank arms will probably be enough to dissuade most.
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