BRAKE
The original organic pads on the Deore are too soft and crumbly, so I replaced them with aftermarket pads from BBB after just a few kilometres. From then on, the function was better: the braking force increased, while the hand forces remained constant even on longer descents with continuous braking.
Weight: 493 grams (VR brake with 180 mm disc)
Price approx. 107 Euro
SWITCHBOARD
Here I noticed the long shift travel on the lever. However, the gear changes are quick and direct.
Weight: 283 grammes
Price: approx. 43 Euro
CONVERTER
The Deore front derailleur has a long shifting travel. As a result, it shifts more slowly than its more expensive counterparts. The gear changes are precise and smooth.
Weight: 175 grammes
Price: approx. 28 euros; shifter (pair) approx. 55 euros
CRANK AND BOTTOM BRACKET
The design of the crank is completely fine for me. The position of the climbing aids on the chainrings supports the shifting process well. The chain can climb in two places.
Crank weight: 905 grams
Bearing: 96 grammes
Price approx. 85 Euro
CONCLUSION
For frequent riders like me, the Deore is an affordable and good alternative, but I'm not dependent on lightning-clean shifting performance and I'm also not a gram-grinder. The hobby racer will not be satisfied with it, but for all touring riders it is a sensible, reasonably priced alternative.
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Photos: Daniel Simon
