Shimano 2019: new 12-speed XTR is refined in every detail
M9100 groupset covers all bases for racers
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 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 it 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 Trek's lovely aluminium Emonda ALR 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.
