Blog - Shimano

The Short Version: New Shimano Deore and Deore XT Mechanical Groupsets

Jun 20, 2026 James Heath @ Swinnerton Cycles 0 comments

Shimano caused some raised eyebrows last year when they launched Di2 electronic versions of their XTR, Deore XT and Deore groupsets, with no mechanical shifting...

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The Short Version: New Shimano XTR M9200 Di2

Jun 18, 2025 James Heath @ Swinnerton Cycles 0 comments

A lot has changed in the 7 years since Shimano last updated their flagship XTR mountain bike groupset. While it’s hard to deny the appeal...

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Shimano Ultegra R8100 12-Speed Inherits Competitive And Technological DNA

Sep 18, 2021 Swinnerton Cycles LTD 0 comments

ULTEGRA R8100 series moves to 12-speed with wireless Di2 shifter function and faster derailleurs For the first time ever ULTEGRA includes a power meter option...

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Dura-Ace R9200, A Study In The Science Of Speed

Sep 13, 2021 Swinnerton Cycles LTD 0 comments

Built for those who never compromise, Shimano’s premium R9200 series moves to 12-speed Di2-only, disc or rim-brake set-up with wireless shifters, faster derailleur operation, larger...

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