Shimano Deore XT
Shimano is a Japanese manufacturer that specialises in cycling and bike components. Founded in 1921, the company began operations out of Osaka, Japan. It continues to operate from there to the present day. Interestingly, for a period of time, the company also produced golf and snowboarding gear, but the primary focus remains bikes.
One of the 'big three' when it comes to bike components, this company is integral to shaping the bike we know today. Additionally, you can rest assured that products from Shimano not only hold up to wear and tear but offer quality performances. In particular, their Shimano groupsets offer quality alongside great value for money.
Here at Bikester, we have a wide range of Shimano products to help you up your biking game.
Slowing down
For those of you looking for specific gear tailored to your cycling needs, the Shimano Deore XT is the original MTB groupset and is all about cross country and trail riding. For starters, Shimano Deore XT brakes offer smooth transitions and fast response braking capabilities, perfect for those downhill rides. These brakes are super robust as well, which make them perfect for rougher terrains. Additional features here include:
- Hydraulic 2-piston brake system
- One-way bleed
- One-way venting
These features allow a little rougher handling than some of the other Shimano brakes out there. With the Servo-Wave component incorporated, the bike has higher stopping power providing you with precision stopping no matter the terrain.
Changing gears
To get your bike moving, you need shifting components. These include chainrings, sprockets, the cassette and so on. To help get the best out of your bike, we stock a wide range of Shimano shifting components.
For example, the Shimano Deore XT chainring offers a top-quality gear control with one gear shift for the front derailleurs and 12 for the rear. Alternatively, there's the 2-speed chainring that offers a little more versatility on the ride type and is great for marathon, single-speed, urban and recreational riding as well as the intensity of trail and cross country.
We also stock specific derailleurs with varying speeds available, all of which are geared toward strong, secure mountain bike riding. Shimano has also produced the first-ever electronic mountain bike shifting system, which just goes to show how forward-thinking and innovative this brand really is. This system allows you to change gears at the touch of a button, reacting faster than the rider can.
Putting it all together
Here at Bikester, you can get your hands on the latest Shimano Deore XT groupsets too. Comprised of the bike frame, fork, stem, wheels, saddles and handlebars, you can create your dream bike from the ground up.
As such we have brake callipers, bike pedals, shift levers, rear wheel hub boosts, wheels and many more components. The great thing about this brand is that they can be combined to create the ultimate bike or be combined with a frame and existing components in a seamless fashion.
Take a look at our Shimano Deore XT collection here at Bikester and get in touch if you need help.