Why I Love Deore XT | Doddy's Love Letter To Shimano
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2 жыл бұрынDoddy's journey in Mountain Biking began over three decades ago, and over that time there’s been an enormous offering of amazing & innovative MTB tech, with the history clock shaping the latest & greatest pieces of equipment of today, but for Doddy, there's one bit of tech that in his eyes has stood out the most, and truly found a place in his heart - Shimano Deore XT!
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@bruce.KAY-bike-drifter 2 жыл бұрын
A few weeks ago I turned 70, and I'm silly enough to still be out mountain biking several times each week. So I've lived through ALL of the changes in your video and have grown to appreciate ALL of the innovation along the way. There's an old 1987 bike hanging in my garage which has some of the componentry of its day. It still works perfectly, because I've kept it clean and properly lubricated and adjusted. I love how excited you sometimes get in your videos, Doddy. I too get immense pleasure from the evolution of bike parts, and the tech involved. Thanks man.
@wassersaft6423 Жыл бұрын
Big respect, man!
@butterairways Жыл бұрын
Good on you sir.
@normb987 Жыл бұрын
Well done. Your videos are way up there.
@mclalasky7210 2 ай бұрын
70 😱 respect 💪💪💪
@bruce.KAY-bike-drifter 2 ай бұрын
@@mclalasky7210 I'm 72 now. Still riding, together with my son. With the aim of MTB riding into my '80s. I'm afraid to stop.
@lelev760 2 жыл бұрын
Always impressed with Doddy's knowledge and enthusiasm for cycling history
@martynprice87 2 жыл бұрын
@Andrew Dodd he's such a bike Nerd we could all listen to all day 😀👍
@nawaal4452 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, he's a true enthusiast. I'm amazed by his knowledge and experience. Doddy is the man
@TheNotoriousMIC 2 жыл бұрын
He’s full of shit. I’m probably about the same age and when we were kids XT was the bee knees but not so much anymore. It’s fallen behind the competition and he’s refusing to call Shimano out on all the issues we’ve had to put up with for the last 5-10 years like leaky pistons, random bite point, cheap clutches that just rot away just to get the money from making this bullshit promotional video.
@socas_nic 2 жыл бұрын
Who else wants to hang out with Doddy for a beer and endless MTB gear conversations?
@redbomberr4594 2 жыл бұрын
Great tribute to Shimano and XT. Gotta add that their competition with SRAM makes our MTB world an exiting place to be 👊👊
@gmbntech 2 жыл бұрын
We 100% agree! It's great how competitive the market is. It means we get some awesome products as company's try new and interesting ways to develop the common drivetrain. 👍
@oliverbrunt1 2 жыл бұрын
I can't put my finger on why, but for me this is one the best GMBN Tech videos in a long long time. It's so easy to get lost in the latest specs, shiny £10K+ bike builds (which are cool AF usually), but when someone is as passionate about tech/history/biking as Doddy it just works.
@danbuckman5691 2 жыл бұрын
Still running old XT gears on my old (but still my dream bike) S-Works HT (26” wheels Hope Pro 2 hubs. Nuke Proof Carbon Forks. Carbon bars)... Still running sweet after all these years
@brianrainey2739 2 жыл бұрын
Me too! On my Gary Fisher X-Caliber steel hardtail. The frame is pretty much the only original part but its XT except for the Mavic wheelset and Magura brakes. Can’t ever part with it. It now shares trail duty with a Rocky Mountain Vertex.
@msagoo29 2 жыл бұрын
My dad still has XTR M900 1992 on his bike, still works flawlessly, along with their first SPD pedals - which he still uses. My childhood bike has 1993 XT, still works beautifully. Shimano is an example in fit, finish and exemplary build quality. The new SLX is so good, you don't even need the higher tier range
@Willstang48 2 жыл бұрын
Badass little documentary about one of the best components in the world!!! Hats off doddy
@neildaniel8232 2 жыл бұрын
That history lesson brings back some memories! I used to work in a bike shop between '97 and '05 and remember the first V-brakes arriving, everyone went OTB on the first pull in the car park! The Hollowtech cranks were a revelation when they arrived, so easy to work with when assembling bikes. There is a definite 'thing' about how Shimano has gone about their groupsets and XT in particular. Deore is great for budget/winter bikes, SLX is a decent upgrade for the midrange bikes but XT is definitely the sweetspot for the vast majority. I'd rather have XT over XTR purely from the replacement cost as we do damage stuff from time to time. The extra bonus of the groupset hierarchy though is you can get 90% of the XT experience on SLX or Deore just by upgrading the shifter! You won't get the extra longevity or weight savings but the shift quality and ability to double shift gears makes a massive difference. It's why all of my bikes get XT shifters regardless (current shortage excepted!). £400 hardtail with Deore? XT shifter. £2000 trail bike with SLX? XT shifter. £4500 enduro bike? Full XT. It all just works.
@amermeleitor 2 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@sepg5084 2 жыл бұрын
Can you "over shift" a 10 speed Deore derailleur with a 12 speed XT shifter? What makes a deore shifter worse than an XT shifter?
@Jon-ty6bb 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I’ve fitted XT shifters on all my three of my bikes. You can find second hand M8000 (11sp) shifters at a reasonable price.
@PaladinofRealm 2 жыл бұрын
on the m7000 slx shifter there is double shift, they sadly removed that in the next gen, I got it and its brilliant
@paulbarnett9524 2 жыл бұрын
Being around the same age as Doddy I can truly relate and appreciate XT another brilliant video in the bag what's not to like.
@gmbntech 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, Glad you loved the video. Thanks for the support and safe riding! 👍
@JasonWD 2 жыл бұрын
@@gmbntech those photos: eastway… or maybe the Essex series?
@michaelgorman164 2 жыл бұрын
Doddy, We raced and rode through the same era. I was so happy when XT came out because I didn't have to replace crank spindles every six months. Octalink and Hollowtech made it even better.
@mahditavazoei7611 Ай бұрын
Thank you for the valuable information. I installed the two jockey wheels of my old Deore XT on my ProFlex 856 again today. The Deore XT is designed and manufactured very elegantly, and seem to be working forever.!
@slick-riq 2 жыл бұрын
You’re an amazing storyteller Doddy, love it!
@gregstevens2917 2 жыл бұрын
XT (and Intense) for life! Great video, Doddy. XT is the shit...couldn't agree with you more!
@dcv9460 2 жыл бұрын
AWESOME!!! I REALLY LOVE MY XTs too!!! Old and New 💯
@gmbntech 2 жыл бұрын
XT has always been the one of the most reliable group sets out there. 👍
@kisilvan 2 жыл бұрын
Riding MTBs in the UK myself since the late 80s alot of this brings back so many memories including your muddy fox courier and exage 400, remember my Al Carter too. At a time when roadies loved campag, MTB was all about Shimano. Never needed more than XT. Loved this vid.
@jemez_mtn Жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Cool seeing the early 90s stuff! I started with Deore LX in 91, upgraded some things to DX (Rapidfire Plus shifters were sweeeeeet), but finally just got to do my hardtail dream build with full XT. The tech is awesome, and every piece has been flawless.
@cliffsangelsphotography 2 жыл бұрын
I only run XT. I've tried SRAM, but I always go back to Shimano
@ZRMTB 2 жыл бұрын
Have ridden on my current bike (FUEL EX 8 XT 2021) for 18 months now and I have not had to adjust it one bit. It is still running perfect since day one. 👌🏽
@Lestat1795 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doddy for your XT loveletter. I couldn’t afford XT in the 90s and was happy with Deore LX. But now I am riding XT Di2 for the last two years and absolutely love it. Best mountain bike transmission on the market for a reasonable price.
@andygilbert1877 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! After a bit of a shaky start on lesser Shimano kit, I came to XT with the M750, and what a revelation it was. Been with it ever since. I love the engineering simplicity of the XT crankset especially, it’s just so right. But the main thing is as Doddy says, it gets the job done, just gets on with it!
@maxsittenfeld1839 2 жыл бұрын
Made me cry rememboring my past!!!! Thank you!
@tl924 3 ай бұрын
I love that shimano chose the deer, its place in japanese culture is special and its meaning for the group set is perfect.
@mindfultendenciesproject4549 9 ай бұрын
Ayy that video took me down memory lane. I remember when the vbreaks came out. I was into BMX at the time as a kid. Game changer. Getting into mountain biking now that I'm a lot older has a big learning curve. I love it though. Brings me back to my bike roots. There is so much new stuff and it's not cheap. You and this channel have taught me a lot in a short period of time. It's always the base jump off point when im looking things up. I appreciate all the help.
@FaddyMcFaddyWaddy Жыл бұрын
That was a class video. Cheers Dodster and the team.
@lil----lil 2 жыл бұрын
This is passion. This is WHY we watch your videos!
@stefang.2937 2 жыл бұрын
Doddy, you speak from my heart. I am riding XT since '94 and I have never regretted. Now, on my new Nukeproof Scout there is the M8100 and it's so wonderful.
@matthewbooker1972 Жыл бұрын
I had Deore XT II on my 89 full ridge Stumpjumper comp and I loved it.
@henryalfaro9125 2 жыл бұрын
What a piece of art have you created with this video thanks
@jamiecox2506 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Andy. Great piece there, mate. Thoroughly enjoyed that. There was even one or two little nuggets that I didn't know! Your enthusiasm is evident. Keep it rubber side down!
@DrBrandMX 2 жыл бұрын
Doody you are my favorite GMBN Influencer, I follow you and see all your videos, I have learned so much with your experience, I am a 48 year old guy that just discovered Mountain biking 4 months ago, after riding a Trek Xcaliber 8 for 1 month, I changed everything to Deore XT, all the groupset and the brakes, a month ago I sold the XCaliber and bought a Fuel Ex 8 and I have never been so happy!. I actually have two wheel set with deore XT components, one with Maxxis Torch Tires for paved Roads, and another with the original Bontrager Team XR4, which I just used last week on a trail for noobs. I will keep watching and learning from your videos. I appreciate all your content! Greetings from Mexico!
@lanapearce9968 2 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite videos you’ve done, Doddy, I love your ‘opinion’ vids as I remember reading your reviews in MBUK. My first full XT bike was an Orange P7 pro and I had so much fun on that. I’m riding a Deore Trek Fuel EX5 now but it is my first full suspension. I probably will upgrade parts to XT eventually because I love the frame and ride. Great video!
@robhughes645 2 жыл бұрын
I loved dual control! Had the LX version on my 2004 Mongoose Teocali and they never missed a beat, look really neat and I wish they continued working on this. My mates son rides that bike now, same shifter/breaks and still going strong!
@Jcee4 2 жыл бұрын
Hearing you mention those old components brought back some serious flashbacks of my early riding years!
@jonathanstaley3883 4 ай бұрын
Last year I bought a pretty high end Carbon XC MTB from LaPierre. It came spec’s with SRAM XO eagle drive train. I’ve just swapped out the entire drive to M8100 and am blown away by the difference in feel and quality. 1000% better in every way!
@tb4326 2 жыл бұрын
You earned some old school respect for this one! Ride on!
@Digalexander 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video. Well done guys
@aaronnowak5632 2 жыл бұрын
This was so good and interesting to watch! I personally have a similar love letter to Shimano. I've never been fortunate enough to have a bike equipped with XT/XTR derailleur. Deore and SLX at best. However I've been so thoroughly impressed with those 2 derailleurs, that after Doddy's video I must give XT a try as soon as parts become available. Everything Shimano just makes the MTB'er in me happy. My first brand new bike, a Cannondale Catalyst, is still equipped with the same 7 year old Shimano Tourney derailleur. Sure by most standards it not that good at all, and has required some maintenance and a couple rebuilds, but I keep running it as a testament to Shimano quality at all levels. It's not about how much money you spend on bicycle parts, it's about how far those parts take you and the memories you make. Cheers to Shimano!
@cyntax_error 2 жыл бұрын
I remember working in a bike shop in the early 2000s, eyeing up all the new XT gear when it came in... brought back some great memories!
@ixcel83 2 жыл бұрын
Best video to date! Your videos make me fall in love with mountain biking all over again! "It's just for me" I feel that is lost in todays world of capturing everything on camera. It is not the same as being in the moment. Hahahaha I had an XTR rear derailer from around 2000, only XTR part. I just really wanted it! I had it on my bike for 20 years. It worked flawlessly. I currently run XT. Love it Doddy! Great work on the video!
@darwinmejia3692 Жыл бұрын
I love the way Doddy explains ❤
@cruzanbum3108 2 жыл бұрын
Always been an XT fanatic. Now, even more!
@DQFG 2 жыл бұрын
Next video, Doddy's list of essential components! Great video!
@ryansteiger6960 2 жыл бұрын
This video has a great vibe. Additionally, I enjoyed learning about the history of the XT groupset 👍
@shaohenyong2128 2 жыл бұрын
I love XT too. Just so smooth and precise.
@ftrujillomunizaga 2 жыл бұрын
I would watch 2 hours of this, my fav video so far, great job!
@Yan7001978 Жыл бұрын
Very well put together video brings up good souvenirs for me too as I'm a 45 y.o. man. A full XT mtb always deserve another ride so as my self.
@Cous1nJack 2 жыл бұрын
XT is last year’s XTR. And that’s a good thing. When I got my XT grouped bike as a grown up a few years back, I thought back to reading MBUK in 1997 and thought yeah I’ve made it.
@simondrew7346 Жыл бұрын
I always build up a groupset with SLX & XT - never had any of the components let me down, Shimano all the way 👍🏻
@jerohmjallorina1728 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought an XT M8100 group set to upgrade my bike because of Doddy and how he talks about the XT in this video. Doddy is a library of knowledge. #GMBNTech #GMBN #MountainBiking #MountainBike #MTB #BikeLife #Cycling #ShimanoXT #ShimanoDeore #DeoreXT
@darkcrystal999 11 ай бұрын
My quick release skewers, disc brake set, and cassette are from XT. I love them to bits!
@joelankeny6277 2 жыл бұрын
I started riding in the early 2000s as a broke teenager and remember fondly lusting after the XT and XTR kits in the Shimano catalog lol. Though I mainly used LX and Deore level stuff. Fast forward 20 years and my Commencal Meta TR 29 Essential came spec’d with SLX 12spd from the factory and I was planning on swapping it right away for XT. I gotta say I’m super impressed with the SLX stuff. Once I set it up I’ve had no issues whatsoever and get crisp shifts every time. I still plan to go to XT but only as stuff breaks or wears out.
@turbobrick3250 2 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video from the hardest working member of GMBN
@peterwor 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Doddy!
@rakewawrz5200 2 жыл бұрын
Really liking your new whip there.
@glen3509 2 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this video right now on my TV, it's been great hearing how XT was/is the workhorse, and how it continues to be. I'm using M770 V-Brakes, Crank and Shifters, and all are still working great🤘🤘
@michaellacharite9791 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the history lesson..thanks
@paulgreig9051 2 жыл бұрын
I have an old Gary fisher big Sur with xt on the rear. It has never had an issue. Brilliant quality. I now have a "modern" Trek hard tail with SRAM gx. It's good but I still miss the deore xt. A great video Sir
@gordonglover6011 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely said I've that XT hollow tech on my 2001 f700 cannondale. It still works.
@upgrade7865 2 жыл бұрын
My old giant ac3 2005 with shimano mega9 deorext..still smooth shifting every time I go cycling..still loving it
@grandpashreddypants 2 жыл бұрын
Nice tribute, Doddy. Great AV educational tool.. I bet this video will get shared to specific times ( xx:xx ) more than most- you've left a mark on history.
@zyrongobres 2 жыл бұрын
I currently use Deore XT as well and i can attest to its durability and performance. Great review
@JonTeigesser Жыл бұрын
This was an amazing video, very akin to Jeff Grosso’s love letters to skateboarding. Just the knowledge, care and passion that went in translates very well.
@gerhardbudaker9371 7 ай бұрын
From a fellow Shimano lover and user, this was a fantastic and brilliant video. I have XT on my current Specialized Stumpjumper and absolutely love it. Every once in a while I think of switching to the SRAM equivalent but every time I ride, I just can’t justify a switch from my XT setup this is just so great.
@louiefriesen 2 жыл бұрын
XT: Best drivetrain out there, and affordable as well. XTR: Built for racing only, not to last. And it's super expensive as well. SLX and Deore: More budget friendly versions of XT. I'd always recommend pairing them with an XT shifter tho so you can shift into 2 harder gears at a time rather than 1. Sacrifice weight and quality for price. Similar thing with SRAM's GX, X01, and XX1 drivetrain. Just that XX1 is for XC only. If I had to have a Shimano drivetrain with 1 part of each series, I'd have XTR derailleur, XT shifter, SLX cranks, Deore chain, and Deore or SLX cassette.
@sulfurlad 2 жыл бұрын
I've had a pile of those historical parts you covered on my bike over the years and o gotta say: yes to XT. I've got a new build on order for this spring and yet again it'll be XT! 12 speed this time, and I can't wait. I also started on that 400lx, and had a 950 at one point: ran that for years!!
@larrypiggins4496 2 жыл бұрын
My memory of this history includes a couple chapters that are missing here... Those rancid push-push shifters which originally displaced thumb shifters. The original point of "STI" was to make the brake levers part of the shifter. This wasn't because "genius" it was a ploy to force you to run Shimano brake levers if you wanted hyperglide. Then introduce indexed front shifting, which didn't really work, but it did force you to run Shimano cranks and chainrings. Then a non-standard cable pull on the brakes, all meant if you needed hyperglide, which of course you do, then you run an entire Shimano groupset. In the 7-speed days, I ran Suntour XC-Pro shifters and derailleurs, with hyperglide, and Dia-Compe brakes. That was the best performing setup, with rear hub and cassette the only thing Shimano. As XC-Pro stuff became harder and harder to find, a little company called Sram introduced Grip Shift and filled the gap for those of us who just wouldn't run those crappy STI shifters. Sometime around '93 Shimano finally ditched the push-push and introduced that very nice trigger shifter. Shimano also at that point introduced the "feature" of an extra light rear derailleur return spring. This hurt performance and maintainability, but it hurt Grip Shift more than it hurt the Shimano shifter. This forced Sram to introduce their own rear derailleur, and we are all better off for what followed, especially those who still run Shimano.
@larrypiggins4496 2 жыл бұрын
@Andrew Dodd Yeah those original grip shifts weren't great, but it's mind boggling to think of what they accomplished. And Hyperglide is the one huge innovation that we all benefit from so much, it can't be understated.
@jameszibura 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video Doddy! you're absolutely right! Deore XT is the work horse and always gets job done! I've ran many bikes with deore xt, I still have my childhood XC bike with the silly shift / brake levers.
@jasonw7053 2 жыл бұрын
Nice history lesson, one day I'll have XT on my bike but for now I have regular deore on my nukeproof scout and it works great, I'll only upgrade it when it wears out or breaks.
@tomskid27 2 жыл бұрын
Love M732 & M735! Bombproof stuff!
@racerx8410712 2 жыл бұрын
I love the story about when he had the XTR rear d! I think a few of us can relate to that "have to have that part even though it's crazy money" part of cycling!
@trwilliams22 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve ridden many other group sets, but XT has always done me well. It’s all I use anymore. That’s for the fun video!
@cheqtisout 2 жыл бұрын
I didnt knew much bout mtb when i got my Scout. After seeing your videos.. and much of research.. i decided to upgrade on XT drivetrain and brake set. Never look back and money well spend.. i even keep 1 spare for each part. Almost a year, still doing great..
@snat6299 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed always been a Shimano drivetrain guy since the early 90’s it just works! Did not know Deore meant Deer 🦌 thats awesome.
@swhoknows6241 2 жыл бұрын
Doddy gave me goosebumps there
@ClubmanGT1971 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. I have it on my Scott Spark 910.
@BobbyG929 2 жыл бұрын
Please do more of these 😀
@doncrescas 2 жыл бұрын
When it comes to durability, much of this View is nostalgia. These days M6100, 7100, and 8100 are incredibly similar. For instance: :why would an SLX cassette be less durable than XT if the sole difference is the second largest cog being aluminum instead of steel? If anything steel is more durable.
@doncrescas 2 жыл бұрын
@Andrew Dodd that plus the external adjustment to the clutch, and the cage being aluminum on both sides are the only differences. And again, the steel in the SLX jockey cage is going to increase durability. And if those dodgy bushings fail (def more of a wet weather and mud issue) you can replace the jockey wheels with the xt versions. Really the best upgrade reserved for XT is the shifter. BTW, conspicuously no mention of XT hubs 😜. Cheers Doddy!
@danielhartwig3150 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video. 100% agree about XT
@ksskchannel6978 2 жыл бұрын
Love my XT too. Really worth
@TheLineSeeker 2 жыл бұрын
Cannot agree more. XT never let me down, always reliable and precise, no BS. Just get out and ride!
@steinfossgard5210 2 жыл бұрын
I have been riding XT since 1988, awesome stuff!
@gmbntech 2 жыл бұрын
That's amazing! 👍
@ndavis7902 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as Always.
@sonofawil 2 жыл бұрын
Yep. I remember mountain biking in the 90s. XT was a given. You didn’t question the need for it or whether you should consider any other options. I came back to mountain biking in 2021 and bought a bike with a sram eagle SX drivetrain. Now I’m sure the GX is perfectly acceptable, but it didn’t take long at all for that cheap SX derailleur to fail so I just reached for XT. Of course now, because of all the 12 speed innovations, that meant new cassette, chain, derailleur, shifter, and even new rear hub. It was a bit more costly but it was ultimately worth it for that tried, true, and reliable performance.
@planesailing6919 2 жыл бұрын
I’m in the middle of this process on my current bike! So far have an xtr shifter and xt derailleur. Will probably go for a Deore cassette with an xt chain next.
@johndef5075 7 ай бұрын
Every bike Ive had with Sram eventually gets upgraded to Shimano.
@argylechilders 2 жыл бұрын
Doddy I love the fact that you are unashamed to talk about the fact that you will/have purchase parts because they look good.
@stewartbibb 2 жыл бұрын
Really good video Doddy! It's neat to see how xt has progressed over the years. A side note: I run xt and or sram xo on my three bikes. They both just work!
@seansamurai1981 7 ай бұрын
The VBrakes I actually much preferred the LX ones without that parallelogram linkage. They just felt more positve, obviously using the cam adjuster on the lever I ran mine in high for max cable pull. As bang for buck goes though, XT is the one
@TheKikukiku89 Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous video doddy
@lewiscraik83 2 жыл бұрын
Love this. I am also a big XT fan, because it just works.
@DanuelNuel 2 жыл бұрын
When I was young lad I love budget alivio groupset. Now Deore is my jam!
@Taz3459 2 жыл бұрын
Have always been a fan of XT and have never had anything XTR. Just too expensive and I just couldn't see it being that much better than XT. Great video!!
@JoshuaHardie 2 жыл бұрын
this is a love story...and one i loved watching
@Bear-Jew Жыл бұрын
Great video. I would love to see more "Why I Love..." series. One about the RockShox was nice too.
@lesliemajor2820 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Doddy !
@pierrebroccoli.9396 2 жыл бұрын
Hearing a little croak in your throat there Doddy. Stay well - love your insights and your memory lane trip was great fun to hear and see. Me, now - running SRAM X01 on my 2019 Slash but my 2013 XC hardtail has XT on it and kept maintained it never skips a beat. Love my Shimano SPD's and found mid tension on them the best setting - less prone to popping you out and also easier to escape if I need to dab or bail. Wish we had some mud hear to blast through - instead just lots and lots of snow. Making riding limited and skiing not so great either as there can be too much of a good thing. Only real sport I get is snow shoveling to keep my long drive clear. Here being Santa land.
@tomselick6983 2 жыл бұрын
I might also be obsessed with fishing…. It is impressive how Shimano stays so on point with innovation and dependability within various price ranges regardless of the department
@JEFFREYSOLORIO 2 жыл бұрын
Good history lesson, thanks for this.
@gmbntech 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Doddy did a great job on this one!
@seeker712 Жыл бұрын
Funny story: I inherited a pair of the M-737 pedals from my dad, together with a 1992 Trek carbon fiber road bike. The bike's frame ultimately fatigued two years ago. However, the pedals are still in use on my new road bike, since I don't need fancy road bike shoes and pedals.
@mikeblackshaw3031 2 жыл бұрын
Doddy your knowledge never ceases to amaze!! Wonder if you could do the same with a simple component say a seat.............
@robgadd6881 Жыл бұрын
Good video on the Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur Doddy, mines on a 2010 Scott Spark and thanks to your tips it's even smoother than it was before, might change those horrible cross head screw for Allen key type though makes things easier. I'm still riding gravel trails at 80 yrs old. Keep them coming. Cheers Robbie😀
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