DEORE XT M8200 Di2: First Ride | SHIMANO

DEORE XT M8200 Di2: First Ride | SHIMANO

Shimano is back with a highly anticipated groupset update. If you haven't checked out Pete's review of the new XTR M9200 or Dave's initial thoughts on XT M8200, that's a great way to get caught up.

Last spring, SHIMANO brought together seven everyday riders to Bend, Oregon for a surprise look at the all-new DEORE XT M8200 components. Without knowing what was in store, the mixed group of riders, from self-described park rats, tinkerers, skeptics, and flow riders were instantly stoked when the new DEORE XT was unveiled. The excitement only grew as they hit the trails and experienced the bombproof durability with big rock hits, the quiet and smooth shifting, the intuitive and customizable ergonomics, and brakes that were “almost too good.” Real riders putting the components to the test proves that SHIMANO has been listening and that the new DEORE XT is exactly what we’ve all been waiting for.