LX or XT V's on Singlespeed??

[xizang]

A quickie for the people with more knowledge than myself.
I've a set of original LX V's, M600's and a set of XT, M739, V's hanging about to go on my singlespeed build.
What I was wondering was, do the XT's squeal as much as I've read in a lot of reviews???
I've used a few sets of the LX's previous without any problems what-so-ever.
Are the XT's that much better as I've never used them, or any other parallel push V's.
Your input would be appreciated

 

[Dar Kuma]

If you sell me your XT V's I can stop them squealing for you.

 

[utahdog2003]

I think parallel push is over-rated. You have them both already though, so "ladies choice!"

 

[cchris2lou]

the M739 has a bad design and there was a lot of play in the arms , which made setting the pads on the rims very hard .
shimano did provide a kit to solve the problem , but not sure you can find it now .
BUT they are the best looking V ever

 

[South Bound]

Shove some modern Aztec pads on and they don't squeal and stop brilliantly. Xt all the way matey, they are sooooooo smart.

 

[bennyboy]

I have had a set of XT V's since new and never suffered the squealing, even remember reading about that when I got them.

I'm not saying that it doesn't happen, just maybe one of those things that seems more common due to the "angry few" voicing their opinions loudly

 

[xizang]

Shove some modern Aztec pads on and they don't squeal and stop brilliantly. Xt all the way matey, they are sooooooo smart.

I did buy Jagwire replacement pads and Ti bolts when I bought them but I could use this gear for the LX. Votes and info on the XT's are looking good, for the most part anyhow.

 

[jango]

Personally I love xt Vs, the springs in the M600s I had went 'soft' and needed continual tweaking (brutally bending out to retension them) but I guess the simplicity of their design kinda suits the whole singlespeed thing.....up to you fella!

 

[cherrybomb]

XT.

I've had some since they came out and never had a problem with them.

.........and they do look cool.

 

[ededwards]

For looks got to be the XTs although mine squael like death unless very carefully set up (good warning for walkers/errant children though).

However if you want straightforward, simple and silent function then Deore or Avid are the best bet as they are a nice clean design

I'd go for the XTs though if you already have them