2012 Shimano Deore XT (M780) - First ride review
XTR features and feel but with a far more attainable price tag
Shimano created some serious waves with their latest-generation XTR group , what with its fantastic brakes, ultra-smooth shift performance and impressively light weight. But not many people can afford it.
Now that we've ridden the new Deore XT, it seems that Shimano have managed to trickle down virtually every aspect of XTR's functionality and feel but with a far more attainable pricetag and just a little more weight. More value-minded enthusiasts will be glad they've waited.
Shifting: More positive lever feel and new two-ring options but still with that familiar Shimano precision
Overall shift performance hasn't changed much relative to the previous-generation 10-speed Deore XT group , though that's hardly a bad thing in this case. Combined with the carryover cassette and asymmetrical chain, the revamped derailleurs and shifters again provide ultra-smooth and precise gear changes in both directions and at both ends when just spinning along or churning out lots of power. Credit out back also goes to the stout Shadow-type rear derailleur with its widely set pivots that allow less flex under load along with the new front mechs that offer similarly stiffer construction.
Shift lever feel on the new Deore XT has improved, however, with the addition of Shimano's Vivid Index concept for 2012. Overall system spring tensions remain pleasantly light in typical Shimano fashion but the detent spring tension has increased for a more positive and tactile action. In combination, this yields much better feedback on bumpy trails than before for fewer accidental shifts while also keeping things easy on your thumbs – something most of us aren't bothered with on everyday rides but a feature to which endurance athletes might want to pay attention.
Optical gear indicators are removable on the new Shimano Deore XT shifters, which will be offered in both separate and integrated versions
While improved, lever feel is still one of the most obvious areas where the new Deore XT doesn't quite match XTR. Without the full complement of lower-friction ball bearings like the flagship model, Deore XT's paddles aren't quite as uncannily silky smooth. But we're splitting hairs here – most users won't even notice.
Multiple shifts are a piece of cake, not to mention very fast, especially out back. Users can downshift up to four rear gears per sweep of the non-adjustable pull lever or upshift up to two cogs per swing of the stepped push-or-pull trigger. In either case, the paddles are well placed and intuitive to operate just as before. Separate pods with removable gear indicators can be positioned independently of the brake levers while a new Ispec integrated option will offer up a less adjustable but cleaner-looking cockpit depending on your preferences.
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