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I see - I thought I remembered seeing a black and silver XT rear derailleur, but it appears I was wrong.
I'm partial to the Sram brake levers and bar end shifting myself, though I can't be bothered with indexing. I just run friction 2x9 speed.
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@MisterMikkel, unfortunately it came down to a choice between a silver drivetrain, or one that I actually wanted to use! I have to say, after friction downtube shifters prior, I'm very much enjoying a life with indexing. The bike is also significantly lighter than it was with 3x9.
Thank you @Maj - that's exactly what I was going for!
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Thank you sir, if silver 11-speed MTB derailleurs were available, then that's what I'd likely have gone for! Alas, they are virtually all black or gunmetal. I was effectively stuck with going for an all-Campag groupset if I wanted to go for the full-retro silver look, which didn't appeal as I wanted indexed bar-end shifters and Sram brake levers (they're extremely comfortable). I also personally don't like the look of silver cranks with black rings, but each to their own :) I suppose I was less concerned about put together in the classic sense, and more interested in a drivetrain that was simple and worked great - I achieved that, and I like that it's unique.