Engineered for the way you ride. As Mountain bikes continue to become more diverse, obviously components must evolve. New Shimano Deore XT addresses the various needs of today's riders. New mechanism rear derailleur "SHIMANO SHADOW RD", specially designed for all mountain riding. Together with double-servo mechanism derailleurs now, you have the right choices for several off road riding styles. New XT disc brake, a new level of performance and controllability, features high power braking. "Engineered for the way you ride". With the same concept to as XTR, new DEORE XT is born. Features Wheel front rear Brake Type disc brake only disc brake only Freehub Body Type - 8/9-speed compatible Freehub Body Material - steel Axle Type Quick Release Quick Release Over Locknut 100mm 135mm Axle Length 108mm 146mm Axle Material aluminum aluminum Contact Sealing yes yes Hub Shell Material aluminum aluminum Hub Shell Finish anodized anodized QR Skewer Length 133mm 168mm QR Lever Material aluminum aluminum QR Lever Finish anodized anodized CENTER LOCK Rotor Mount yes yes Rim Type UST UST Rim Size 559 x 19C (26") 559 x 19C (26") Rim Material aluminum aluminum Rim Finish anodized anodized Rim Height 21mm 21mm Rim Width 23.3mm 23.3mm Spoke Gauge/Shape butted (2.0/1.5/2.0) / round butted (2.0/1.5/2.0) / round Spoke Material stainless steel stainless steel Spoke Color Black Black Nipple Material aluminum aluminum Nipple Color Red Red Spoke Protector (Option) - CP-WH14/15 Reflector (Option) CAT EYE: RR-550-WUW SW W/O BRACKET (JIP/CPSC), RR-550-WUA SW W/O BRACKET (AS), RR-317-WUA SW W/O BRACKET (DIN) Average Weight 755g 922g Recommended Tire 26 x 1.50-2.25 26 x 1.50-2.25 Note Weight does not include quick release or valve stem

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