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Shimano XTR M9100: everything you need to know

Shimano XTR M9100: everything you need to know

Wide-range 1x12 group outgears SRAM Eagle, new freehub standard, enduro brakes and more

By Josh Patterson

Published: May 25, 2018 at 4:00 pm

The M9100 XTR group is a drastic departure from past iterations — The M9100 XTR group is a drastic departure from past iterations
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While it looks like a dropper lever, this is actually the very minimalist shifter for the front derailleur — While it looks like a dropper lever, this is actually the very minimalist shifter for the front derailleur
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The small brace at the end of lever body contacts the handlebar to prevent flex — The small brace at the end of lever body contacts the handlebar to prevent flex
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Shimano's wide-range 10-51t cassette in all its glory — Shimano’s wide-range 10-51t cassette in all its glory
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The inner plates are much larger than those found on traditional HG chains — The inner plates are much larger than those found on traditional HG chains
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Shimano's new chain guide — Shimano’s new chain guide
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The new dropper lever only comes in a I-Spec EV version — The new dropper lever only comes in a I-Spec EV version
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This dropper lever sits further under the bar than many other levers — This dropper lever sits further under the bar than many other levers
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The XTR Enduro pedal — The XTR Enduro pedal
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Micro Spline gave Shimano the freedom to use alloy rather than steel for the freehub body — Micro Spline gave Shimano the freedom to use alloy rather than steel for the freehub body
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The new SCYLENCE hub offers relatively fast engagement that's completely silent — The new SCYLENCE hub offers relatively fast engagement that’s completely silent
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The rear XTR shifter can be swapped between 11- and 12-speed operation with an Allen key — The rear XTR shifter can be swapped between 11- and 12-speed operation with an Allen key
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