Yep, there’s a new XT groupset out and, quite frankly, we’re not sure why you’d want to go for XTR now – especially because the brakes look very similar and share that same great one-finger power of the XTR groupset.
Deore XT is officially 30 years this year and this new groupset seems to do all that history proud. There are many nods to new XTR and includes a trail oriented 2X10 crank with a 38-26T chain ring set as well as a
more XC oriented 40-28T combination. Cassette options are: 11-36T, 11-34T, 11-32T.
Comes in black and silver too.
There’s a double and a triple option. There’s only one brakeset though – which is the ServoWave brake system with the finned brake pads. All great for one finger breaking.
Advanced light action shifting with the RapidfirePlus shifter requires the same amount of force to shift between the two largest sprockets as it takes to shift in between the two smallest, so it doesn’t get stiffer the higher up the cassette you get. Shimano’s Instant, Multi- and 2-Way Release technology are all integrated into the latest generation shifter as well as a mode converter that allows the left hand unit to be used with both double and triple cranks.
The new compact caliper with oversized 22mm ceramic pistons is combined with a lightweight lever for a brake that is lighter than the current version, yet provides more brake power. DEORE XT Ice-Tech rotors (160, 180 and 203mm) have a three layer sandwich structure of an aluminum core embedded in stainless steel. The higher heat dissipation of the aluminum helps to reduce the surface temperature of the rotor by
around 100 degrees Celsius. Optional Ice Tech brake pads with aluminum cooling fins can reduce the brake pad surface by another 50 degrees. The result is high stopping power and practically no signs of fading. As well as Center Lock rotor mount, there’s also 6-bolt too.
Fancy some XT? It’ll be out in June…
Can we have a photo of the brake lever clamp and shifter combo? How do they attach? Glad Shimano are doing this at last – looks way neater (and yes I am a aesthetic gimp).
The “one way clutch” sounds like an important innovation, esp. for those wanting to run 1×10 with no chain device. Why would you want to run with it off?
I have to say, I think SLX cranks beat the new XT for looks.
curious about the on/off clutch thing too, does it shift ok with the clutch on?
Re. the on/off switch, from elsewhere;
“…it has an on/off switch on its cage which can be used to add more spring tension and activate a ‘friction stabilizer’.
The idea is that you switch this on to stop your chain bouncing when riding over rough terrain – preventing it from derailing or damaging your drive-side chainstay, and also cutting noise – but flick it off at the end of your ride to reduce the spring tension and make it easier to remove your rear wheel.”
“Can we have a photo of the brake lever clamp and shifter combo? How do they attach?”
What I can only describe as a nut sits in the back of the hinged clamp. A bolt on the shifter bracket then screws into this. Is really neat.
Dirt have more pics on their site and accoring to the info they have it states that the cranks are available in silver or black.
It looks like Deore in black – can’t see it selling well.
looks much better in a proper photo, but i think it would look better in silver!
If the XTR clutch rear mech works well, it’ll sell like hot cakes. Where can I buy shares in XTR???
“but flick it off…/…make it easier to remove your rear wheel” was wondering why you’d want an off switch.
Yep looks pants (aesthatically) but that won’t stop me buying it (coz it’s XT so it’ll work)