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12 Speed for the Masses - Shimano Deore Has Landed
Shimano's 12 speed entry level groupset has arrived, carrying with it much of what consumers love about the higher-priced XTR and XT lineups, but at a more affordable price point. Also of note is the new Deore-level rear hubs, which now come with a Microspline freehub, ensuring compatibility with the entire Shimano mountain cassette lineup. Read on for all the details, including a pricing breakdown in USD.
New SHIMANO DEORE components deliver a new level of premium performance to the value category by bringing hallmark elite mountain bike technologies to a new price level. SHIMANO DEORE M6100 is a no-compromise component group, offering a full 510% gear range and all of Shimano’s top 12-speed technological innovations first introduced with XTR M9100.
SHIMANO DEORE M6100 packs Shimano’s pinnacle 12-speed mountain bike technologies: wide range 10-51T cassette, HYPERGLIDE+ technology, I-SPEC EV, Direct- Mount chainrings, extended inner-link plate chain, and MICRO SPLINE FREEHUB design.
SHIMANO DEORE M6100: 12-Speed Trickle Down Technology
Delivering SHIMANO’s premium technology and shifting performance, the new SHIMANO DEORE M6100 drivetrain delivers more efficient shifting up and down the cassette with HYPERGLIDE+ technology. The MICRO SPLINE FREEHUB design delivers a durable construction that works seamlessly with the system’s new 10T small cog. Adding to SHIMANO DEORE’s performance package is Shimano’s DYNAMIC CHAIN ENGAGEMENT+ that provides stronger chain retention and smoother pedalling. All of this wrapped in a powerful package with stylish details, including colour-shifting logos that change hues with light angles.
FC-M6100 12-Speed Cranksets
- Direct Mount chain ring
- 2-piece crankset construction
- Single front chainring only
- Chainring options: 30, 32T
- Crank arm length options: 170, 175mm
CS-M6100-12 Wide Range Cassette
- New HYPERGLIDE+ shift technology
- 10-51T (510%) gear range
- MICRO SPLINE interface
- All steel cogs
- Designed for single front chainring setup
- 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51T
RD-M6100-SGS Rear Derailleur for 1x12 Setup
- Fast and precise shifting
- 13T pulley
- For single front chainring setup
- 51T max cog size
- SHIMANO SHADOW RD+ technology
SL-M6100-IR and SL-M6100-R - Right Shift Levers
- RAPIDFIRE PLUS shifting
- 2-WAY RELEASE with push and pull movements
- OPTICAL GEAR DISPLAY option
- Available in two models: SL-M6100-IR–I-SPECEV or SL-M6100-R–BandClamp
BL-M6100 Brake Levers
- One SHIMANO DEORE brake lever for both 2-piston and 4-piston brake callipers
- Quick brake engagement with shorter free stroke
- Optimized lever axle position and refined ergonomics
- I-SPEC EV compatible
BR-M6100 – Efficient 2-piston brake calliper
- Excellent brake control
- Compatible with SHIMANO ICE TECHNOLOGIES brake pads
- Inboard hose routing for clean setup
BR-M6120 – Powerful, 4-piston brake caliper
- Powerful brake design
- 4-piston hydraulic brake caliper
- Inboard hose routing for clean setup
SHIMANO Series 12-Speed Hubs
Rounding out the SHIMANO DEORE 12-speed system is a value-priced hub set. The non-series MICRO SPLINE MT410 hubs deliver simple setup and reliable trail performance. The radial cartridge bearings are a first for SHIMANO, offering 12-speed hub options in 142 and 148mm O.L.D. spec at the value level.
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Dan
3 years, 10 months ago
This is the kind of trickle-down phenomenon I can get into. Nice work, Shimano.
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fartymarty
3 years, 10 months ago
I'm pretty happy with my 10 speed Shimano set up but it's nice to see there is a wallet friendly option if the need to upgrade to 12 speed ever arose.
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