From BikeRumor.com
Written by Zach Overhol
It’s finally time. Time for an all-new XTR drivetrain from Shimano. We’ve been waiting for years. Not just for the next generation of XTR, but for a generation that had to reintroduce Di2 shifting to the world of mountain biking. While Shimano has recently offered electronic shifting for eMTBs, regular mountain bikes have been left out for years– while SRAM has been pumping out AXS wireless shifting groups, including the newer Transmissions.
It’s fair to point out that the current Shimano mechanical mountain bike drivetrains are still as good as ever. They’re dead reliable, shift incredibly fast, and won’t ever leave you stranded before a ride after forgetting your battery on the charger.