X7 is SRAM’s mid-range group, bridging the gap between the budget X5 and higher-end kit. As such, it contains elements of both.
The X7 shifters have been restyled for 2010, with a more rounded shape similar to the X9 and X0 units. They’re also compatible with SRAM’s Matchmaker clamp and now feature an easy-access top cable change port.
The gear display on the 2009 shifters (shown above) has gone, though. Weight and function remain unchanged.
What X7 lacks, however, is the slack-free Zero Loss Travel or even-effort 2-Step front shifting that X0 and X9 benefit from.
The PG-970 cassette is also a fairly heavy, all-steel unit. While alloy spiders have been the preserve of the high end, Shimano’s rival SLX group manages to include a lighter, semi-spidered construction.
X7 is a reasonable performer, but Shimano’s SLX puts forward a better case for itself at the mid-range price point.
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| Name | X7 transmission (10) |
| Brand | SRAM |
| Features | Prices: Rear mech £55, front mech £41, trigger shifters £67, twist shifters £68, cassette £57, chain £27.............Weights: System weight 1304g, rear mech 235g, front mech 180g, trigger 261g, twist shifters 195g, cassette 330g, chain 298g............. Options: Rear mech: long or medium cage; front mech: high or low mount; shifters: trigger or twister; cassette: 11-32, 11-34 |
