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Shimano takes a new approach to their XTR drivetrain in 2011 - two different top tier groups that are focused on either all out racing or high performance trail riding. I got to put some early miles on the new XTR Trail group while riding in Downieville, California, and inside you can read my impressions on how it performed. You'll also find some great technical information on the new super group, including the impressive directional chain!

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Shimano presents a new XTR rear derailleur RD-M972, developed with the revolutionary “Shadow” technology that was introduced recently in the new Deore XT group. “Shadow” realizes an extra thin profile to minimize the chance of getting hit by a rock. A tree trunk. Or whatever else lies waiting on the trail.

The Shadow derailleur is 11-18 mm smaller than a conventional derailleur and it has a much thinner profile than any other rear derailleur in the market.

Shimano has won two Gold Awards for its new Shimano XTR and Alfine component groups at the Eurobike Award design contest in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The two Gold Awards for outstanding design were being handed over to Yozo Shimano, president of Shimano Inc., during a price ceremony at August 30 at the Eurobike show grounds in Friedrichshafen.