Shimano xt 12speed or Sram Gx 12 speed

[mrJohan]

If you have one how is it going?

[dirtypot]

I've had both.  The XT is hands down the better drive train. 

Its far more tactile and needs no adjusting at all.  In general the GX is more 'fiddly'  

[keithbe]

Also from a GX setup; Shimano is problem free! GX has one up on Shim', the rear derailleur clutch realy makes life easier when need. Not a deal breaker though.

Edited March 29, 2020 by keithbe

[BigToe]

Also from a GX setup; Shimano is problem free! GX has one up on Shim', the rear derailleur clutch realy makes life easier when need. Not a deal breaker though.

Agree on all the above - while I haven't run Sram 12 speed I have run Sram before, but the XT 12 speed is ace! I am running an X01 cassette.

[greg_sa]

So, is the advantage of the XT setup in the shifter + derailleur? Chain/ cassette less so?

Edited March 29, 2020 by greg_sa

[DieselnDust]

Guys are replacing worn GX systems with new XT 12 systems and cables.

of course its going to feel better

just replaced my derailleur cable and housing on my scalpel after 2years. I thought I had a new drive train.

[Charlie600]

My new bike came with a SRAM GX 12 speed setup (X1 crank) together with XT 8120 brakes. I was initially truly gutted about not getting the new XT 1X12 , given that I turned into a bit of a Shimano "groupie" since my Avid Juicy experience a couple of years ago...

 

However with that being said and after a couple of short and easy as well as long an intense rides (keeping in mind that I'm not a product review expert) - really impressed with the fast and crisp changes together with overall quality of the product. 

[Butterbean]

Im really enjoying my GX setup... Running a shimano crankset as i am not a fan of srams GXP design, and a sunrace cassette which will be replaced later on... Shifts great, wears slow.. Only thing i miss is the "trigger" down shifts from the shimano shifters.

[Bos]

Also longtime Shimano advocate but at the time of buying drivetrain for my new bike There were no complete shimano 12sp in the classifieds yet, while I picked up a complete used GX Eagle for R4500. I use the index finger downshifting action of Shimano a lot and was anticipating that I would wish I just got good old 11speex XTR that's available for a song in classifieds lately.

 

However, my experience has been quite the opposite. I've had great shifting and it's so quiet!! I love it.

[Forthelove]

I have had both sram and Shimano . I now have the XTR 1x12 that allows precision shifting on the fly uphill !

 

The xt is more accurate but harder on the thumb press of the shifter. Sram is not as precise and not so good on hard uphill changes. It’d not as mechanical in accuracy but both are good. It’s comes down to budget and personal likes. I like the fact that SRam is lighter a tad but that’s if you counting grams.

[DieselnDust]

Accuracy issues is likely due to set up. Both systems move the derailleur by a carefully defined amount when the shift lever is actuated. I find both systems find the gear easily and quickly.

What I do find is that SRAM doesn't always wait for a gate with lift ramps to move the chain. There's enough leverage in the system to force the chain up to the next sprocket. The result is that the user overshifters slightly. This is perceived as inaccuracy.

The Shimano derailleurs and shifters seem to have less leverage and the chain requires that shift gate.

This is perceived as accuracy.

 

Actually, Its just a question of leverage. 

[WrightJnr]

I’ve got XO Eagle on a bike (from new) and XT 12 speed on my new MTB. Both great, both more than enough. But if I have to choose today, I’m taking the new XT. It really is next level for Shimano.

[MORNE]

OP...

you really should be comparing XT to the next one up from Sram.

 

Hope that answers your question 

Edited March 30, 2020 by morneS555

[Monark]

Have both in my group and the Shimano is far better. Cheaper and more reliable.

[Quagga]

I've had both.  The XT is hands down the better drive train. 

Its far more tactile and needs no adjusting at all.  In general the GX is more 'fiddly'  

I have run GX from the 11sp and now Eagle, no "fiddly" for me in about 6000km

I do the setup and forget.

 

Big thing is the B-screw, if you have the proper chain length and the b-screw is set as per the template that SRAM give you, then no issues.

 

However LBS's are generally lazy and the mechanic thinks he can eyeball it

[Christie]

I have GX12, would prefer XT.