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Japanese component giant, Shimano, has launched its new XTR, Shimano’s flagship mountain bike component range with options to suit both cross-country racers and trail riders. This makes it a lot more versatile than it’s predecessor; and incorporates the new mountain bike benchmark, 10-speed shifting, in line with the Deore XT and SLX level 10-speed ranges launched earlier in 2010.
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In the development phase of the new XTR
group, Shimano engineers and designers focused on a rider-tuned concept, which
means that the components have been engineered to perfectly match the needs and
riding styles of individual mountain bikers. This broadens the scope of XTR and
makes it the benchmark not only for Cross-country racers but for Trail and
All-Mountain riders too.
The new Shimano XTR offers a wide range of
products in an attractive design that will raise the bar in mountain bike
components and appeal to a wide variety of riders. The XTR components for XC
will set a new benchmark in terms of a super lightweight design while offering
a further improved smooth and effortless handling. The dedicated Trail/All-Mountain
components have been developed with a hardcore usage in mind, focusing on
rigidity and extra brake power.
The highlight of the new group is the
10-speed Dyna-Sys drivetrain system with triple and double crankset options.
Finally an efficient and functional 3 X 10 drivetrain will be available that
will for sure be popular amongst a wide range of mountain bikers.
Dyna-Sys
Dyna-Sys, introduced earlier this year at
DEORE XT and SLX level, creates real added benefits to the rider:
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It’s not only an extra gear…
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It’s about closer gear ratios
for a smoother shifting performance and improved power transfer
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It’s about riding optimized gear
combinations that improve efficiency and durability
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It’s all about performance:
Dyna-Sys offers a more stable drivetrain for any type of rider!
Ice-Tec
Shimano is introducing a completely new
cooling technology for disc brakes named
“Ice-Tec”. Ice-Tec brake pads and rotors
significantly reduce heat build-up in the disc brake system. This in turn
reduces fading, which assures consistently high braking performance even on
long downhill stretches. It also results in longer pad life and substantially quieter
braking. Ice-Tec brake pads have been provided with an aluminum radiator fin
with a stainless steel two layer back plate structure. Ice-Tec rotors have an
aluminum core sandwiched in stainless steel for improved heat dissipation.
I-Spec
The new XTR offers an integrated mount
system for the brake lever and shift lever, named “I-Spec”. With I-Spec, only
one clamp band is needed which looks good and saves space on the handlebar
besides saving around 10g. Horizontal microadjustment is possible for a
customised set-up.
Pedals
and wheels
Following the “Rider Tuned” concept, XTR
will include two types of SPD pedals. One model has been developed for Cross
Country usage focusing on a super lightweight design. The other model is
targeted to All Mountain riders, with a wider platform for an improved grip.
Also many wheel choices will be available for any kind of riding style from XC
Racing to All Mountain.
For more information, visit: http://www.ridextr.com
Source: Shimano Europe
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