At long last, Shimano has finally launched its much anticipated XTR M9200 fully wireless Di2 groupset, delivering what the Japanese component giant hails as “no-compromise, ultra-precise and lightning-quick electronic shifting capabilities, as well as increased durability across each component.”
At the heart of the XTR M9200, is Shimano’s new SHADOW ES technology, featuring a low-profile wedge design and stabilizer unit that seamlessly blends into the body of the derailleur, eliminating edges so it glances off trail obstacles and avoids most rock strikes and impacts on the trail. Moreover, when the inevitable hits do happen, the derailleur absorbs the impact, while the automatic impact recovery function instantly returns the derailleur to its original position. In addition, the wide link structure, durable carbon skid-plate and solid pulleys are designed to further enhance the derailleur body’s survivability.
Additionally, the brake levers feature Shimano ERGO FLOW technology that have been redesigned to move the pivot point closer to the bar, ensuring the levers follow the natural path of the rider’s finger when pulling the brake. The lever shape has also been refined with a new asymmetrical upswept design that meets your finger at its natural angle, encouraging an aggressive riding position and even weight distribution for better riding control, while the new shifter switch with RAPID ES technology builds on the legacy of Shimano’s mechanical shifter, carrying over key features like the tactile feedback that offers control without requiring riders to change their grip when shifting, a characteristic perfected over generations of mechanical shifting development.
Also, the RAPID ES Di2 switch can be placed in more locations on the bar, while the button functions can be optimized for any riding preference, allowing riders to dial in their setup just the way they like it, providing them with multi-axis hand adjustability so they can stay focused on the trail ahead.
Elsewhere, one of the most significant changes for XTR comes with an updated braking system, featuring three unique brake setups: one that prioritizes lightweight construction for XC racing and riding; the second features a refined power application for more aggressive downhills; and a third option that combines key features of both setups for an optimal balance of weight savings, brake modulation, power, and control.
What’s more, there’s a Shimano has also developed a new Trail / Enduro brake lever, comprising a redesigned SERVO WAVE track, which ramps power smoothly but quickly that’s ideal for trail and enduro riders, ensuring consistent rebound speed at any temperature with a reformulated low-viscosity mineral oil that flows consistently through the system in a wider temperature range, providing stable piston movement within the system to deliver consistent performance and smooth power modulation.
Lastly, to compliment the new XTR M9200, Shimano has unveiled two 29in carbon wheelsets, the WH-M9220 – Enduro / Trail and the WH-M9200 – Lightweight XC carbon, which spin on new M9210 hubs that have been treated to updated bearings and seals for easier maintenance and increased performance. The seals have also been optimized to reduce rolling resistance while still sealing out water and debris for ease of maintenance over time, while the FH-M9210 offers an improved Direct Engagement freehub design features a 3.5-degree engagement angle, lower drag while coasting and a lighter-weight construction.
WH-M9200 Enduro/Trail
WH-M9200 – Lightweight XC Wheels
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