Shimano XT M8000 2×11 Boost Review

• Shimano XT M8000 2×11 Boost Drivetrain Groupset. This superb groupset is specifically engineered for trail adventure as it’s packed with some of the finest off-road technologies for a fast and reliable drivetrain experience. Additionally, this boost specific model is designed for boost type MTB frames, so its chainset has a wider chainline, ensuring clearance with your frames wider rear axle spacing Shimano XT M8000 Boost 2×11 Speed Chainset with Double Chainring . This top-quality chainset features new and improved materials and shifting technologies previously found only on the race level XTR components. This brings additional performance, and the optimal balance of durability, weight, and value to the trusted workhorse Shimano XT line These cranks feature Hollowtech II technology for an unrivalled strength-to-weight ratio Features: Forged HollowTech II Aluminium cranks Lightweight construction for external super-smooth bottom bracket bearings Steel inner ring combined with a thicker Aluminium and Carbon composite Hollow outer ring for excellent rigidity and durability Close ratio gear combination for minimum shifting gap provides improved cadence while reducing pedal feedback on suspension bikes Plus 3mm outboard chain line (51 8mm) for use with 148mm rear axle width HG-X chainring with patented spike pins give smooth and fast gear shifts under load Stiffness and strength increased with advanced design due to wider spaced bearings and oversized axle 70¬∞ spider arm for optimal rigidity For use with 11-speed HG-X MTB chains onlyShimano XT M8020 Direct Mount 2×11 Front Mech. This superb front mech features a bold new design and approach. It is designed specifically with modern trail bikes in mind as its side-swing provides 15mm of increased tyre clearance, while new cable routing dramatically reduces shifting effort Designed for larger wheels and longer travel Features: Swing Action: Side Swing Cassette Compatibility: 11 speed Maximum Capacity: Total capacity 10T Top Gear Teeth: 34-38T Cable Routing: Front-Pull Chain Line: 48.8 (double crankset with a 48 8mm chainline is required/compatible) Mounting Style: Direct mount frame required Chainstay Angle: 66-69¬∞Shimano XT M8000 Shadow+ 11 Speed Rear Mech. Now boasting improved stability, this high-quality rear mech delivers a light shift operation with 20% less effort. It is easier to adjust and with greater chain stability, the efficient shifting and smoother driving provided by this model makes life easier to navigate across tough trails Features: Shifting Action: Shadow RD+ Mount Type: Direct attachment (Conventional)/Direct mount compatible (w/o bracket spec available) Maximum Sprocket: Low sprocket – 40/42T*, Top sprocket – 11T Minimum Sprocket: Low sprocket – 40T, Top sprocket -11T Front Difference: Max 10T Total Capacity: 39T Link Pin Bushings: 4 Shift cable comes with new hyper low-friction coating technology Efficient pulley teeth design Easy-to-adjust chain stabiliserXT M8000 11 Speed Bar Mount Trigger Shifters. These top-notch shifters are ergonomically designed for prolonged enjoyment and ease of use. Simple and easy to incorporate into your cockpit with I-Spec II for horizontal and vertical positioning, this 11 speed trigger shifter is a simple yet effective upgrade Features: Rear Speed: 11 speed Instance Release: Yes 2-Way Release: Yes Optical Gear Display: Yes (only available with bar mount version, not I-spec) Shift Cable Casing: Not included Shift Cable: Low friction shift cableShimano XT M8000 11 Speed Cassette. This stunning cassette is light, durable, and comes with a chrome-plated finish to guard against corrosion. It features a closer gear ratio to provide efficient gear and cadence control, while its Hyperglide tooth configuration ensures crisp, clean shifting even when under load Features: High-performance 11 speed Dyna-SysII cassette Close ratio gearing allows a more efficient use of energy through finer cadence control Largest sprockets are mounted on lightweight Alloy carriers to reduce weight and increase rigidity Sprockets are cut away and drilled to further reduce weight without reducing rigidity Light and durable 46T sprocket Chrome-plated finish offers hard wearing resistance to corrosion Alloy cassette lockring For 11-speed HG-X11 MTB chains Weight: 450gShimano Ultegra 6800/XT M8000 HG701 QLink Chain. This 11-Speed Shimano Ultegra/XT chain is its super narrow lightweight 11-Speed HG-EV symmetrical design chain, which offers smooth, crisp shifting and comes. For fast complete tool free chain installation the Shimano Ultegra 6800/XT M8000 HG701 Chain comes complete with a Quick Link Features: Material:¬†Stainless Steel Number of Links:¬†116 Compatibility:¬†Carbon spider with aluminium, titanium and steel cogs Type:¬†HG-X11 Pin Link Plate:¬†SIL-Tec Roller Link Plate:¬†SIL-Tec Roller:¬†SIL-Tec Outer plate design has been developed to reduce the chance of chain suck Sil-Tec surface treatment technology (PTFE plating) on inner and outer links that is smooth running and increases durability Zinc-Alloy plated outer links The inner plate has been developed for better contact with gears providing smoother shifting under high load, giving efficient pedalling, increased rigidity and near silent running 5.62mm chain width, optimised for 11-speed Super Narrow HG-EV drivetrains Comes complete with Quick Link, which enables fast tool free chain assembly Weight:¬†257gA 2 year warranty is offered with all Shimano products from Chain Reaction Cycles (3 years on Dura-Ace and XTR products) Buy Shimano Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
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Before you buy any product online, but especially products like Shimano XT M8000 2×11 Boost or in fact any other products in the Groupsets category, you’ll want to follow these pieces of advice. These tips or advice are designed to help you get the most from your money. Essentially we’re finding ways to ensure you get the best product for the best price.

The first of these tips is for you to try and really understand what it is you are looking for from a Groupsets product. There are obviously a massive amount of options to choose from so we’d always suggest doing your research at the start to help you to really understand what sort of product you need. Once you have a bit of an idea of the various options available we really recommend you write yourself a list of “must have features”. This list should include any elements that you consider absolutely essential, e.g. it must have XYZ feature or be from a brand like Shimano or be priced at under £98.02. This list will really come in useful when you come to narrowing down your search. Don’t be tempted to stray away from the list though or you can quickly end up spending much more than you had planned because you’re suckered into some sales copy which makes you feel like you need a feature of a more expensive product, when in reality you don’t.

Our next tip is to check out the overall features and benefits of Shimano XT M8000 2×11 Boost, if you decide that the key features match your list that you made above, you’re in a good place. Spend a bit of time really getting to grips with what all the different features mean so that you can confidently determine how one Groupsets product differs from another.