Is XTR better than XT?

The XTR versions, however, do control power noticeably better than the XT. I didn’t notice any brake fade on longer descents with the XT brakes. SLX offers much of the same tech (12-speed, Hyperglide Plus, four-piston brake caliper), but at an even lower cost than XT.

Is XTR that good?

XTR: Total Weight 1,557g Shimano XTR is the top of the line option, not only saving the most weight, but in many opinions, looking the best as well. No detail is spared with Shimano XTR. It’s quite a bit lighter than the other levels, but it comes with a pretty steep price jump as well.

Why did they change XTR to Deore DX?

Then XTR came out, and that was never officially “deore XTR” but people called it that, and they changed Deore DX to just Deore, probably because of confusion over their bmx group, which was just DX. Seems like it would have been less confusing to give it different letters after, but that’s not what they did.

What’s the difference between a Shimano XTR and a Deore?

This is very apparent in the Shimano lineup, as with Shimano XTR you’re as light as 1,557g for the complete five piece group, compared to Shimano Deore, which puts you at 2,108g for the complete five piece group. For you Americans that are not familiar with grams, that is a 1.25lb. difference between the two.

What’s the difference between the Shimano SLX and the Deore?

The biggest difference between the Deore crankset and the SLX/XT is that unlike the SLX/XT cranks, which use hollow crank arms, the Deore cranks use solid forged arms. This allows Shimano to keep the price down, but it also increases the weight of the cranks by 150g over the SLX model and 160g over XT.

What does the new Shimano Deore mountain bike do?

New SHIMANO DEORE brings even more adventure to your outdoor lifestyle with a wider range of gear choices for the steep stuff, the fast stuff and the fun. Heighten your mountain biking confidence and control with smooth riding, improved chain stability, and sharp shifting on the trail.