How much is Deore XT?

Comparing groupsets like-for-like is tricky. The price of Shimano’s Deore XT M8100 is £566.94 / $611.94 / AU$1,100, which pits it roughly against SRAM’s GX Eagle – costing £495 / €555 – but in terms of groupset hierarchies, it sits in a no-man’s land between GX Eagle and X01 Eagle.

Are SLX and XT compatible?

XTR, XT and SLX chainrings are all cross-compatible, and so fitting a 38T XTR ring to the XT crank, or a 28T XT ring to an SLX crank is totally possible. Shimano will provide its XT crank with a clear protective sticker to ward off cosmetic wear from heel rub. The SLX crank is a little simpler in its finish.

What is Shimano free stroke?

Shimano: Free stroke is defined as stroke of the lever before the pads start touching the rotor. The free stroke screw simply changes the starting point of the master cylinder piston. If the screw is all the way in, the master cylinder piston will be all the way in, and the free stroke will be the shortest.

What is Shimano Servo Wave action?

The Servo-Wave action from Shimano can be a love hate thing. Basically it’s a leverage cam action that doubles (or more) the amount of braking power transmitted from the brake lever to the pistons. Shimano has used this technology for years, adapting it from V-brakes to disc brakes.

What are the Shimano XT M8100 disc brakes?

Shimano’s XT M8100 brakes will provide you with the power and consistent performance to confidently charge down any trail. The new generation of XT brakes feature a re-located handlebar clamp which increases stiffness and reduces flex under heavy braking.

How does the new Shimano XT brake work?

The new generation of XT brakes feature a re-located handlebar clamp which increases stiffness and reduces flex under heavy braking. The brake also features an updated lever shape with a taller and flatter profile compared to the previous generation brake.

What kind of caliper does Shimano Deore XT use?

The refined caliper design of the SHIMANO DEORE XT hydraulic disc brake caliper supplies stable brake performance across a wide range of MTB conditions.

What kind of disc brake does Shimano use?

The brake also features an updated lever shape with a taller and flatter profile compared to the previous generation brake. The XT BR-M8100 features a 2 piston caliper making it ideal for XC racing and light trail riding.