Shimano Deore XT
When it came to upgrading, the M785 XT brake was always the thinking rider’s choice, hitting that optimum price/performance/desirability point. The latest M8000 version retains many of the features that made the XT great, but in a new, prettier body. The lever now features the same flattened and dimpled blade as found on the XTR and Saint brakes, dramatically improving finger grip. The striking new grey colour scheme and thinner bar clamp (though no longer compatible with the original I-spec) also impressed our testers. The master cylinder has been totally revised, with a new one piece design and improved servo wave mechanism.
In the lab, the ceramic pistons coped well with heat buildup and delivered ample power, and we were expecting great things on the trail. As expected, we found the Shimano XTs to be excellent performers. Powerful and extremely sensitive, they offer exceptional feel and modulation from the levers. However, we experienced a wandering bite point, which was not good. They didn’t fail, but the feel was inconsistent. So while the new XT M8000 brakes have taken big steps forward with ergonomics and design, we experienced problems that were unexpected and can no longer recommend the XT brake.
+ Class leading feel
+ Improved design
– Inconsistent performance
– Wandering bite point
Average Power [Nm]: 91,0
Weight: 278 g
Price: keine Angabe vom Hersteller
More info: shimano-eu.com
Table of Contents
- Intro: Anatomy of a good brake
- How we test in the lab and on the trails
- The best MTB disc brake: SRAM Guide Ultimate
- The Runner Up: Magura MT5
- Formula R0 Racing
- Hope Tech3 E4
- Hope Tech3 X2
- Magura MT4
- SRAM Guide RS
- SRAM Level Ultimate
- Shimano Deore
- Shimano Deore XT
- Shimano XTR
- Shimano Saint
- Trickstuff Direttissima
- Conclusion
