After the release of the new Shimano XT 2016 groupset, OneUp Components follows up with Narrow/Wide-chainrings fitted for the new Shimano XT-Crank. Here’s all the information in OneUp’s official press release:

Introducing OneUp Components narrow wide chainrings for Shimano XT M8000 and MT700 cranks, specifically designed for Shimano’s newest 11 speed groupset. The rings use the proven narrow wide tooth profile, as used by many of this years EWS teams. The OneUp chainring saves 35g and $20 USD over the stock XT (SM-CRM80) single ring.

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Specification:

  • Material: 7075-T6 

  • Chainline: 49mm 

  • Weight: 45g (30T), 51g (32T), 60g (34T)
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  • Compatibility:Shimano XT M8000 1X and 2X armsets and MT700 2X armsets
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Colors: Black

  • Price: $55 USD
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Stock M8000 chainring bolts are different lengths for 1X and 2X cranks. The OneUp narrow wide chainrings for XT M8000 include bolt shims. This allows you to reuse your stock Shimano hardware and saves you buying a new bolt pack. 

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The stock chainring bolt length of M8000 cranks is different depending on if you have a 1X or 2X crankset. Our narrow wide chainrings rings for XT M8000 include bolt shims to allow you to reuse you stock Shimano hardware and save you buying a new bolt pack without compromising ideal chainline. 

OneUp also offer a 45T expander sprocket for both M8000 XT and M9000 XTR 11-40 11-speed cassettes.

Find more information about OneUp Components and their products at oneupcomponents.com.

Words & Pictures: OneUp Components PR


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