Shimano’s new XT Di2 group is finally arriving at local bike shops and online vendors around the world. You can read the component run down and actual weights of Shimano’s second-tier electronic mountain bike drivetrain in our First Look. After a day on the trails, here are my initial impressions of the Shimano XT Di2.
- Buyer's guide to mountain bike groupsets
- A complete guide to rear derailleurs
- Shimano XT Di2: real-world weights and updated pricing
Shimano XT Di2: Three ways to ride wired
XT Di2 can be set up in three different ways. It can be a 2x11 drivetrain with front and rear derailleurs controlled by individual shifters like a traditional cable-actuated drivetrain. Or if you want the simplicity of a 1x drivetrain, but with the total gearing of a 2x system, Shimano’s Synchro Shift technology lets you just shift up and down with one lever, and automatically shifts the front derailleur as needed to keep gear changes progressive and smooth. Lastly, you can use XT Di2 as a 1x11 system with Shimano’s narrow-wide chain ring and the new 11-46t XT cassette, which is how this test bike is set up.
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Electronics mean options
One of the primary benefits of Shimano’s electronic drivetrains is the multitude of ways riders can customize functions to suit their particular needs.
This customization starts with functions of the shift paddles. The default arrangement is opposite of the lever operation of Shimano’s cable-actuated drivetrains: the lower shift paddle shifts into a lower gear and the smaller, upper paddle shifts the derailleur into a higher gear.
Shimano XT Di2 initial ride impressions
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