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2015, Events, Gear, NAHBS, News, north american handmade bike show, Pro, Shimano Bike Gear, XTR - March 10, 2015

NAHBS 2015: New Di2-Compatible PRO Components from Shimano

With Shimano now offering its Di2 electronic shifting in their XTR drivetrain, PRO Components has released bars, stems, and seatposts that allow integration of the wires. The Tharsis XC bar is available in three models: the 700mm wide flat; the 720mm wide flat top; and the 740mm wide, 15mm riser. Small channels run underneath the grip …

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Shimano Bike Gear, video, Videos, XTR - December 4, 2014

New 360 Degree MTB Video from Shimano XTR

While this isn’t the first 360 degree mountain bike video we’ve seen, it’s hands-down the best! With interweaving trails, multiple riders, and tons of jumps, this is MTB entertainment like you’ve never seen before! In addition to a mere 360 degree controllable view, you can choose from four other camera angles, and once the first …

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Shimano XTR Di2 Test Ride Impressions

Di2 is Shimano’s electronic shifting system and the technology recently made its way into the company’s XTR mountain bike drivetrain line. I got a chance to test one of the few mountain bikes equipped with Di2 at Outdoor Demo on Tuesday–a Rocky Mountain Element–and here’s what I learned. Deraileur adjustments are super easy Di2 features …

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News: Shimano Announces XTR Di2 Electronic Shifting

IT HAS ARRIVED! Road riders have, for the last five years, reaped the benefits of perfectly-timed shifts, and now mountain bikers bikers can finally benefit from electronic shifting too. I was so at odds with myself when writing about the new XTR 9000 release a few weeks back, knowing I couldn’t release the juicy info on …

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News: New Shimano XTR Mechanical Group Revealed

Way back in early February I received notice of some very interesting (but not totally shocking) news… and now I can share it with you! Shimano has revamped their XTR group for 2015. Yes, there were rumors of new-and-improved brakes, but there is so much more to this new group than brakes. Shimano looked at …

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