Getting hands-on with Shimano XTR 12-speed
We take a closer look at Shimano's new 12-speed XTR groupset
Since Shimano announced its 12-speed XTR groupset, we’ve been dying to get our mucky paws all over it.
In this video, technical editor Tom Marvin gets up close and personal with it. That means unboxing, weighing, and fondling to his heart’s content.
The new offering promises three different drivetrain options: 1×12, 1×11 and 2×12, with 10–51t and 10–45t cassettes, and two new brake systems for both cross-country and enduro riding.
The Shimano XTR 12-speed groupset is becoming available as we speak.
Authors
Mildred’s a utilitarian cyclist at heart, determined to do everything on two wheels, whether it’s shopping, commuting or moving house. She’s spent the past three years volunteering as a mechanic and workshop coordinator at the Bristol Bike Project, and now sits on its board of directors. Her expertise in bikes — and what people want out of them — comes from working in real-world bike shops and learning the ins and outs of the industry. At home on slicks and knobblies alike, Mildred’s ideal ride covers long distances through remote countryside, on mixed terrain that offers a bit of crunch. She’s easily won over by steel frames coupled with a 650B/plus-tyre combo, and is currently riding a Surly Bridge Club, while training for a 600km audax on a Triban Women’s RC 520.
