XTR 2015

[hjb1000]

It seems the ETA on the Race 1x11 cranks is now Jan or Feb which is a bit disappointing. Any news on this?

Also what is going on with the double cranksets- the original images suggested hollow teeth and Titanium. But the new images now look like M980 teeth and presumably aluminum? If so that sucks.

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[greg755]

I'm not certain, but I believe that in the above photos the one with the hollow teeth is the race version (FC-M9000) and the other photo is the trail version (FC-M9020)

[LionelB]

Anyone can point me to an online retailer with the race 2x version in stock ?

[Tamu8104]

@LionelB

Depending on what chainring option you want, Bike24 has some in stock.

[hjb1000]

I'm not certain, but I believe that in the above photos the one with the hollow teeth is the race version (FC-M9000) and the other photo is the trail version (FC-M9020)

Ah, that would explain it then, thanks.
So Race double will retain the hollow teeth... good!

[nspace]

Hollow teeth...looks like a great place to trap mud!

[DanW]

I've just fitted M9000 shifters and (GS) mech to my XX1 setup. Works perfectly, the shifting is far better. It was absolutely flawless racing yesterday, the XX1 (with Grip Shift) was much sloppier shifting, particularly in the middle of the block.

Very pleased with the change.

This is awesome news. I really miss the quality feel of a Shimano drivetrain but also love the range of XX1. Best of both worlds by the sound of it! A few g's dropped too switching to an XTR mech and shifter As soon as I can find a good enough excuse to chuck the plasticy XX1 mech and shifter I think I'll be making this change

[portiabaines]

Hi,

I've been lucky enough to have had the new XTR Di2 1x11 shifter, cassette, display and rear mech running on my 26inch Scott Scale RC for just under a month now. I had to modify the frame slightly and there's still a little bit of work to do but here's some pictures for you to have a look over below:-

Rear mech (short cage version)









Frame modified for Di2 cable



Shifter and display







Sorry about the dirty bike but it's getting well used at the moment.

I'll try and post some pictures of my other Scott Scale which I've converted to XTR Di2 as well. I'm just running 1x11 with older XTR chainsets as the new XTR chainrings are too low geared for me. The RC is running a 38T Wolf Tooth anti drop chain ring

Does anyone know if there's plans to bring out a 11 speed cassette which is more aimed at 26inch bikes like mine as I haven't used 1st gear yet?

[Benno]

To be honest after owning my first DuraAce Di2 road bike I am having second thoughts about Di2 XTR. Don't get me wrong, it is very good in almost all areas except shifting speed. I shift gears a lot, especially on my mountain bike as I run road cassettes so need to dump gears quite frequently. I can say that mechanical XTR is amazing, much much better than mechanical DA. I think with mechanical XTR having instant and dual release it would be impossible for Di2 XTR to match the speed of mechanical.
I'm sure I'll have to try Di2 out but unlike the road stuff I am very happy with how shimano mechanical mountain stuff works.

[Benno]

For the record my Di2 mtb setup would be one XTR shifter, 2x XTR front derailleur with 24/38 rings, DA rear derailleur, and DA 11-28 cassette.

[Jaroslaw]

Slightly off-topic: I have been thinking of getting a Stages power meter in the XTR 2015 version and 2015 Race crankset to match.
However, I would want to keep the rest of 980 series XTR, which is 10-speed, on the bike for a while (it's 1-year old and shows almost no signs of wear and tear).
Would that setup work or is the 2015 crankset 11-speed exclusive and I need to get the whole group?

[danridesbikes]

anyone know if XTR Di2 works with the D-Fly?

if not ill just run the display instead of the 3 port junction

[DeiviX]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pigTtQYKAkI

All hidden wiring with cassette XO1 and D-Fly, works perfectly

[tooFATtoRIDE]

Hi, I am trying to figure out whether a 10 speed Ultegra or Dura Ace cassette would work with the M9000 shifter. Any thoughts?

[Colin]

In theory, yes, if you used an XTR M9000 shifter and derailleur, you could probably limit out the 11th click and use a 10 speed cassette. Mountain bike 11 speed uses the same spacing as road 11 speed (albeit with different freehub bodies), and road 11 speed is very close if not the same as 10 speed. So again, theoretically, it should work okay.

Slightly off-topic: I have been thinking of getting a Stages power meter in the XTR 2015 version and 2015 Race crankset to match.
However, I would want to keep the rest of 980 series XTR, which is 10-speed, on the bike for a while (it's 1-year old and shows almost no signs of wear and tear).
Would that setup work or is the 2015 crankset 11-speed exclusive and I need to get the whole group?

According to Shimano North America, 11 speed cranksets will technically work with 10 speed groups. However, they stress that if you must do it, use an 11 speed chain, and be warned that there is an increased chance of chain slippage when cross chaining.