Shimano Deore XT Di2 Launched
"...it was always going to be the XT version of Di2 that would be of greater interest to the bike-buying public."
Review: Shimano Deore XT
“…this is the benchmark. All drivetrains either work better or worse than Deore XT. It almost doesn’t matter how good/bad this stuff is, because we’re going to have to reset the goalposts either way.”
Shimano Goes To 11 – 46
“Shimano has opted for a dinner plate granny gear. With a 46 in the rear you can run a larger chainring and still end up with an adequately low granny.”