not sure if I a have seen this here yet, SRAM 10x mt stuff

[eddief]

http://velonews.com/article/92426/sram-launches-20-speed-mountain-bike-group

That cassette seems a masterpiece of art and engineering and up to 36 toothes.

[gdw]

I think most of us who actually ride off road regularly are underwhelmed. It's a solution to a problem which didn't exist. 9 speed isn't as reliable as 8 and 10 will most likely be less reliable than 9. The mountain double isn't exactly new either.

[sg8357]

The XX mtn derailer is compatible with the road SRAM shifters.
There are 11-32 & 11-36 10 speed cassettes available too.

Could be handy for making road super doubles for credit
card touring bikes.

[eddief]

we are patient enough to see if it might actually be better. Thinks it's cool SRAM seems to be innovating along side the giant Shimano. And a cassette out of a solid block of alloy. Kinda cool. Love to see that CNC machine.

[xjoex]

I like the idea of 2 x 10. I have to say though, on my cross bike I am still running 9 speed ultegra as I think it works better. And on my mountain bike, I would hold off on 10 speed as long as possible for my mountain bike.

Ritchey had 2x9 back in the day, looked cool then.

I wonder how shimano will respond?

-Joe