Let’s take a closer look. Shimano is offering the new XT Di2 drivetrain in both 11 and 12 speed offerings, with the 11-speed version now adopting the brand’s LinkGlide technology.

Shimano has shown for the first time its Deore XT M8000 mountain bike groupset, which brings 1×11 into a more affordable price bracket for mountain bike riders. It’s a fully mechanical system that ...