Shimano 2019: new 12-speed XTR is refined in every detail
M9100 groupset covers all bases for racers
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This is sponsored article in association with Shimano
Shimano’s new XTR M9100 groupset is the brand’s first 12-speed offering, and it debuts an all-new Micro Spline freehub to accommodate that extra cog.
Aimed primarily at XC, enduro and marathon racers, XTR features a host of refinements alongside that headline-grabbing 12th gear.
It features huge adjustability and retains both 1x and 2x crank options, so racers have the choice.
Watch our video to ogle the new groupset and get a full run-down from Shimano’s Ben Hillsdon.
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Matthew Loveridge (formerly Allen) is an experienced mechanic and an expert on bike tech who appreciates practical, beautifully-engineered things. Originally a roadie, he likes bikes and kit of every stripe, and he's tested a huge variety of both over the years for BikeRadar, Cycling Plus and others. For a long time Matthew's heart belonged to the Scott Addict, but he's currently enjoying Specialized's sublime Roubaix Expert and having a torrid affair with a Giant Trance e-MTB. At 174cm tall and 53kg, he looks like he should be better at cycling than he actually is, and he's ok with that.
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