NSMB.com Gear - June 2003

2004 Shimano XT components
Until recently if you weren't riding SRAM/Hayes your freeride rig was likely adorned with XT. It seems that now that Saint has arrived the XT Gruppo is pushing back towards the XC roots - it is after all primarily designed for cross country riders. I wonder how 'dual control' levers will go over with the freeride/DH crowd. No word yet on big rotors. Saint will probably be expensive so it is pretty likely that many riders will be buying bikes with XT spec. or they will choose to purchase it aftermarket. Let's hope it meets our needs.
What follows is a release from Shimano. cm

High value component systems
Deore XT has established a tradition as the recognized standard in high performance components. The group continues to evolve to keep pace with changing demands of the latest bicycle designs and riding styles. The new Deore XT system features the popular and revolutionary functions from the Shimano XTR group.

1. Dynamic Design

Designed under the concept of Dynamic, Deore XT's organic appearance will fit well with a variety of bicycle designs

2. ST-M760 / ST-M765 Dual Control Lever
¤         Dual Control Lever
Allows lever operation from multiple hand positions
¤      Ergonomic Design
Revised lever shape improves ergonomics
¤    Optical Gear Display
Integrated gear display allows instant gear recognition
¤      ST-M760 for V-brake, ST-M765 for hydraulic disc brake


Will freeriders dig dual control?
Hopefully there will be a lever option for us.

3. RD-M760 Rear Derailleur
¤         Wide Link Design
New design outer link increases rigidity and service life.
¤         Rubber Bumper on P-body
Reduces noise and adds durability
¤         Low Normal Return Spring
Lends to incredibly intuitive operation when combined with Dual Control shift levers.  Enhances and allows for pre-selection of inward shifts, especially in varying terrain.
¤         GS : 33T capacity, SGS : 45T capacity


4. FD-M760/M760-E/M761 Front Derailleur
¤         Wide Link Design
Wider pivot link for greater torsional rigidity, improves shifting response and service life.
¤         Dual Pull
Dual pull design allows it to be used with top or bottom cable routing
¤         Multi Clamp
Multi-clamp band compatible with all frame dimensions, adapters utilized for 28.6 and 31.8mm sizes

5.       FC-M760/M761 Hollowtech II Crankset w/bottom bracket

¤    Hollowtech II
Integrated crankset and bottom bracket significantly cuts down weight and increases rigidity.

¤         FC-M760: 44-32-22T

¤         FC-M761: 48-36-26T chain case compatible

 

Three rings plus bashguard is an option

6.       BR-M765 Hydraulic Disc Brake
¤         Mono-Body Design
Super-lightweight and rigid one-piece forged caliper

¤         Easy and fast set-up
Shim-less caliper mounting and adjustment and Center Lock rotor mounting simplifies installation.

¤         Opposed 2-Piston
Strong braking power with minimalist design

¤         Center Lock System

¤         Resin and metal pad are available

¤         Compatible with International and Post-type mounts

¤         V-brake option also available
The new one piece, 2 piston caliper which still runs on mineral oil - can be moved inboard and out without shims.

7.       CS-M760 Cassette Sprocket
¤         Alloy Sprocket Carrier
5-arm sprocket carrier prevents deflection, resulting in superb shifting performance and lightweight
¤         Gear Combinations: 11-34T and 11-32T

8.       HB/FH-M760 Hub set for V-brake

¤ Center Lock System Compatible (M765)

¤ Cup & Cone Bearing

Angular bearing loads are displaced more evenly for super smooth rotation and longer durability

¤Smooth rollingColor options: Black, Silver

Ball races are ground with Borazon process for high precision, durability and super smooth rolling.

¤ Color options: Black, Silver

¤ 32H/36H
What was wrong with ISO rotor mounting?

The whole enchilada