Shimano Deore XT
Deore XT is a mountain and touring bike groupset first introduced by Shimano in 1983.[1] It was Shimano's first mountain bike groupset, based on their existing Deore touring groupset, and it consisted of a triple-chainring crankset, front and rear derailleurs, handlebar-mounted "finger" shifters, cantilever brakes, and large-flange hubs.[1] Since then, it has become their "second-tier" offering, the list of components has expanded to include hydraulic disc brakes, a complete wheelset, a chain, and clipless pedals,[2] and it is offered in silver or black finish.[3]
Model history
The groupset is designated by model numbers M7xx; beginning with M700,[1] and currently running to M780.[4] Touring groupsets are designated by model numbers T7xx
- M700 1983 friction (Deer Head)
- M730 1987 6-speed
- M732 1989 7-speed
- M735 1992 7-speed
- M737 1993 8-speed
- M739 1995 8-speed
- M750 1999 9-speed
- M760 2003 9-speed
- M770 2008 9/10-speed
- M780 2011 10-speed
- T780 2011 10-speed
- M8000 2015 11-speed
References
- 1 2 3 Michael Sweatman. "Shimano Deore XT (M700 1st style)". Disraeli Gears. Retrieved 2012-07-20.
A milestone in derailleur history.
- ↑ "DEORE XT gets full make-over at 30th birthday". Shimano USA. April 14, 2011. Retrieved 2012-07-21.
- ↑ Richard Tyler (Apr 14, 2011). "New Shimano Deore XT groupset for 2012". BikeRadar. Retrieved 2012-07-21.
Shimano roll-out upgrades to their second-tier Deore XT groupset to mark its 30th birthday. The new groupset will be offered in either silver or black.
- ↑ "Model Number RD-M780". Shimano USA. 2012. Retrieved 2012-07-20.
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