2008 SHIMANO Deore XT Marks 25 Years of Off-Road Innovation

In 1982, what started as a phone call from Yoshi Shimano to the HQ in Japan about a growing cycling movement resulted in a full set of components designed specifically for mountain bikes...Shimano Deore XT was born.2008 Shimano Deore XT represents a component set designed to take on the challenges dished out by modern day mountain bike riders on aggressive terrain. With several new products and plenty of options you’ll see why the new XT delivers the choices and products you seek.Below is your glimpse into the all new XT.

Introducing the Shimano Shadow Rear Derailleur
Like the latest XTR, options are the emphasis of the new Deore XT. The debut of the Shimano Shadow RD yields a third rear derailleur option, joining the Top-Normal and Low-Normal versions. A Shadow RD places priority on a low profile design and less body movement for those enthusiasts that are most at home on extreme technical trails.

RD-M772 – XT's Shimano Shadow RD

• Top-Normal spring design (The Original) to mesh with the more common choice of RapidFire shifters for trail / all-mountain riding

• In high gear, the derailleur has a profile that is a full 15mm less than a traditional rear derailleur. That means it barely protrudes more than the quick release skewer nut.

• Direct cable routing reduces the chance of the cable snagging on roots and rocks.

• Stronger spring keeps the derailleur body more stable in rough terrainand yields firm, crisp shifting feel.

• Redesigned bracket axle keeps the derailleur body from smacking against the chainstay.

• Available in medium and long cage

• 235g

Servo-Wave: Exclusive Feature of the New Deore XT Disc Brake Systems
The new Servo-Wave equipped Deore XT disc brake levers provide both clearance & power. Available in Dual Control Levers or individual brake levers, this feature provides plenty of pad clearance while delivering substantial power. Combined with the new, stiffer, mono-body XT caliper an additional 20% more power is on tap. Ergonomic tuning has also been enhanced with another XT exclusive: brake levers that have adjustable lever free-stroke as well as adjustable reach, resulting in a system that can be tuned to each individual’s anatomy and preferences.

BL-M775 Servo Wave Hydraulic Disc Brake Lever

• Servo Wave mechanism creates quicker brake engagement without reducing brake pad clearance at the caliper – this feature is unique to new Deore XT!

• 20% more stopping power when used with the new mono-body XT caliper

• Adjustable reach & adjustable free-stroke –- a Deore XT exclusive

• Ergonomic lever design

• No hassle cable routing

• 128g/pr

BR-M775: High Power Hydraulic Disc Brake

• Mono-body caliper for lightweight and rigidity

• New rotor designs in 160, 180, and 203mm sizes

• High Power: 20% more stopping power when used with the new XT ST-M775 Dual Control Levers or BL-M775 Disc Brake Levers

• Compatible with all current hardware and pads

• 224g/pr (calipers only) or 316g/wheel (160mm caliper, adaptor, hose & rotor)

Wheelsets: Two Options for your Riding Style

WH-M776: 20mm Thru Axle All-Mountain Wheelset

For the first time, Deore XT will feature an option for a 20mm through axle front hub and also a wheelset featuring the same through axle front hub and wider rims.

Current trail riding has spawned a number of lightweight, long-travel, though axle forks that were made to soak up the bumps and provide precise steering. Having the right front hub completes the equation, and the new Deore XT fits the bill with precision angular contact bearings that are fully adjustable, efficient under any load, completely rebuildable, and specified as a factory matched set.

The XT freehub has been redesigned for quick engagement (10 degrees max) and minimum drag. The result is a highly efficient hub that lends itself to technical riding.

• 10 degree engagement Freehub body

• Center Lock disc brake compatible with 20mm oversized through axle

• 7075 T6 alloy oversized axles

• Wider rim (26.4mm) for better profile with wider treads

• Standard size Center Lock interface

• Angular contact bearings ensure long life and maximum efficiency

• 24 spoke design

• Alloy nipples / 14g spokes

• Tube and tubeless tire compatible

• 2050g

WH-M775 Disc Brake XC Wheel Set

• M775 (559x19)Center Lock disc brake compatible with standard Q/R front hub

• 14/15/14g spokes

• 7075 T6 alloy oversized axles

• Angular contact bearings ensure long life and maximum efficiency

• 24 spoke design

• Alloy nipples

• Tube and tubeless tire compatible

• 1660g

SL-M770: RapidFire Shift Lever
Like XTR, the new XT shift levers have 2-Way Release and Instant Release shifting. The shift unit also has a two position mounting bracket for inboard or outboard brake lever mounting.

• Separate shift levers best used with RD-M770 top normal rear derailleur

• 2-way release trigger allows thumb or finger actuation

• Instant release for instant cable response

• 2-position mounting bracket allows for inboard or outboard placement

• Removable Optical Gear Display with integrated cover plate

• Floating OGD provides clearance for remote suspension lockout.

• 260g/pr

ST-M775 & ST-M770: Dual Control Shift Levers
• Features Servo Wave creating quicker brake engagement without reducing brake pad clearance at the caliper – this feature is unique to new Deore XT!

• 20% more stopping power when used with the new mono-block XT caliper

• Best used with RD-M770 low normal rear derailleur

• Hydraulic brake (M775) or cable brake (M770) compatible

• Instant release for instant cable response

• Multi-Release allows selection of multiple gears inward or outward

• Radial master cylinder allows lever to be more compact and creates better cable routing

• Adjustable reach & adjustable free-stroke –- a Deore XT exclusive

• 515g/pr

FC-M770: Hollowtech II Crankset
• Hollowtech II design maximizes stiffness while keeping weight to a minimum

• Precision two-piece construction for perfect chainline and chainwheel alignment.

• 44T-32T-22T

• Increased stiffness and improved shifting performance

• Carbon composite/ Steel composite middle ring adds rigidity for better shifting, increases service life, and smoothly delivers powers to the cassette.

• Outboard bearings maximize stability and stiffness

• 850g

PD-M770 SPD Pedal
This is Shimano’s first XT branded SPD pedal.

• Based on the proven XTR design

• Dual sided SPD pedal

• Open design sheds mud

• Predictable step engagement and release

• 352g

RD-M770 & RD-M771: Rear Derailleurs
Delivering the options you seek, the all new XT derailleurs include both options:

Top-Normal RD-M771: “The Original”

Low-Normal RD-M770: “Rapid-Rise”

Both derailleurs are compatible with any Shimano shifting system giving you endless options.

• Traditional rear derailleur design featuring signature Shimano precision shifting

• Top normal (M771) and Low normal (M770) in both medium and long cage available

• Can easily be combined with RapidFire or Dual Control shift levers with the two available spring options

• Shimano signature Light Action gear changes

• 239g

FD-M770 / M771 / M770-E: Front Derailleurs
• Available in Top-Swing, conventional, or E-type configurations to mount on most any frame

• Adaptable clamp means one size fits all for 28.6, 31.8, 34.9 and multi-pull allows top-pull or bottom-pull cables.

• Angled set screws for easier adjustment on some full suspension frame designs

• Lighter cage also has been re-profiled for more tire clearance

• 152g (M770) / 155g (M771) / 166g (M770-E)

Hubs: Disc / Thru-axle / Traditional
The Shimano Deore XT hubs come in a variety of styles. Colors come in Black or silver. The styles come in both disc and regular while a 20mm thru-axle version is also offered.

HB-M776: 20mm Thru-axle Front Hub

• Through axle front hub for 20mm axle

• Uses standard size Center Lock interface for easy rotor compatibility

• Angular contact bearings ensure long life, precision adjustment and maximum efficiencyHB-M775 & FH-M775: Disc Hubs

• Center Lock compatible hubs

• 14mm 7075 T6 alloy oversized axle

• Angular contact bearings ensure long life, precision adjustment and maximum efficiency

• Quick, 10 degree freehub engagement

• Black or Silver

HB-M770 & FH-M770: Disc Hubs

• Conventional hubs for a clean look on trekking bikes

• 14mm 7075 T6 alloy oversized axle

• Angular contact bearings ensure long life, precision adjustment and maximum efficiency

• Quick, 10 degree freehub engagement

• Available in Silver

V-Brakes & V-Brake Brake Levers
When we say options...we mean it. For those who don't prefer disc brakes, we offer a cosmetic upgrade for our XT V-Brakes and V-Brake Levers.