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Post by hance on Jun 27, 2007 21:05:12 GMT 8
I'm aware of some of the advantages and disadvantages of both types from previous posts, pero, for those who have used both types EXTENSIVELY, in real world use, which would you prefer? Why and what type of riding do you do?
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Post by rafaeljcordova on Jun 27, 2007 21:45:37 GMT 8
i use xtr rapid rise on my xc bike and xtr normal rise on my dh bike(sorry dont know which is high or low normal  )...I like the rapid rise especially during unexpected uphills,you can shift to lighter gears easily while pedaling ;)would really like to use rapid rise for both but xtr costs too much!  |
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Post by anshwa on Jun 27, 2007 22:19:30 GMT 8
Hance, I do trailriding, FR, DJ & some DH.
Low-normal is the rapid rise. I like the rapid-rise for trail riding as it makes your downshifts smoother. I'd like to say high-normal would be better for DH but then again I think it's a matter of people not really used to low-normal set-ups. We all pretty much grew into riding using high-normal derailleurs. I could use both for any type of riding but having the ability to downshift smoothly would make low-normal a better choice in my opinion.
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Post by hance on Jun 28, 2007 0:11:56 GMT 8
Thanks for the inputs mga sir, rafaeljcordova and anshwa. I have been a long time high-normal user but every once in a while I feel the urge to try out a rapid rise rear der.
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Post by hance on Jun 28, 2007 0:13:46 GMT 8
Hance, I do trailriding, FR, DJ & some DH. Haha, no need to tell me man. |
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Post by anshwa on Jun 28, 2007 1:59:13 GMT 8
Hance, I do trailriding, FR, DJ & some DH. Haha, no need to tell me man. LOL! Yeah, I was thinking about just answering the thread. Forgot I was answering you. LOL! |
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Post by mountguitars on Jun 28, 2007 3:19:04 GMT 8
rapid rise is the way to go! specially for XC applications.
i find it odd. if you're into aggressive XC, AM, FR or DH, most likely they'd use high normal. that's what i have on my aggressive XC for some reason.
thing is, im not gonna use a DCL on an aggressive XC, AM, FR or DH setup so that would resort to using triggers. but we grew up using triggers the way they were from the start: left trigger shifters are actuated differently from the right. i wouldnt want to find out how it would feel to use rapid rise on triggers. i dont know why, hehe.
just me though.
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Post by anthrax76 on Jun 28, 2007 15:44:48 GMT 8
i started with high-normal, then switched to low-normal/rapidrise and there's no turning back  thing is...you need to get used to having a reversed kind of shifting although the big S says it's more intuitive. press with your thumb and your pedals will on a higher gear, regardless if it's front or rear. release the shifter with your fore finger, you'll have a lower gear. besides, it's easier for the chain when suddenly switching to your lower gears. |
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Post by hance on Jun 29, 2007 14:30:22 GMT 8
Hmm..thanks for the inputs. |
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Post by GALVinChie on Jun 29, 2007 14:47:57 GMT 8
Maybe it's only me, but the RR helps me a lot with the uphill struggles. I've been an XC rider for the past 5 years BTW, and I can't say the same for the high normal tackling "The Wall". I guess it's going to be with the riders preference at the end.
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Post by angelobryant on Aug 30, 2007 11:31:53 GMT 8
I've just purchased a LX rapid rise, and I'd have to agree with anthrax79. There is no turning back.. hehehe...
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)...I like the rapid rise especially during unexpected uphills,you can shift to lighter gears easily while pedaling ;)would really like to use rapid rise for both but xtr costs too much! 
