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Shimano's ALL NEW M9000 XTR 11-speed Group! Redefining mountain bike technology...

Defined as the "New Rhythm" for both Race and Trail Riders, the New XTR M9000
Mountain Bike Components and Wheels

Shimano today introduced new XTR M9000, its most advanced XTR mountain bike components and wheels to date. With this totally new XTR line available in both Race and Trail “Rider Tuned” product families, Shimano leverages its 22 years of engineering leadership producing the industry’s highest performing mountain bike component group.
Inspired by the versatility and capability of today’s riders and the terrain they tackle,
M9000 offers refined and tested solutions engineered for the way they ride.
Drivetrain System: “Rhythm and range” define the 11-speed drivetrain
Shimano’s unrivalled legacy in producing bicycle drivetrains is evident with the XTR
M9000’s most notable rider benefit: ensuring pedaling rhythm. New XTR M9000
provides range and ensures rhythm for diverse riding styles and terrain to create
smooth, harmonic pedalling - the ultimate goal of a drivetrain.

Some teaser photos!

 The XTR CS-M9000 11-speed 11-40T cassette is the widest range cassette Shimano has ever produced and also it’s
most balanced. Thanks to its “rhythm step” progression, it maintains calculated,
shock-free gear steps from one gear to the next, saving riders energy and helping
maintain rhythm on the trail. Gearing: Rhythm step gear progression: 11-13-15-17-19-21-24-27-31-35-40T.

 And how about new wheels, including mountain bike tubular!
Wheelsets: Shimano goes carbon with XTR Race and Trail wheels
The all-new XTR M9000 wheels mark a serious turning point for Shimano in premium
mountain bike wheel sets. They are Shimano’s most advanced mountain bike wheels to
date, and also the first featuring carbon laminate rim technology. New XTR M9000
series wheels are even more focused at each end of the spectrum, from ultra-light and
durable race wheels to all-mountain tuned trail wheels. All new XTR wheels use 28
butted spokes both front and rear and include a new lightweight bearing and axle
system.
• WH-M9000-TL: Available in both a 27.5 and 29” option, the XTR M9000 Race
wheels have a 20mm internal rim width and a new UST tubeless carbon laminated
aluminum rim.
• WH-M9020-TL: Available in both a 27.5 and 29” option, the XTR M9020 Trail
wheels have an 24mm internal rim width and a new UST tubeless carbon laminated
aluminum rim.
• The WH-M9000-TU carbon tubular wheels offer the ultimate solution for XC racers,
in a 29” exclusively, ultra-light wheel set.

READ MORE AT SHIMANO!