Shimano Deore XT has been the benchmark mountain bike groupset for decades, but with new options on the market, which setup reigns supreme? We take both the electronic Di2 and classic mechanical versions to Cwmcarn to check out their performance, durability, and features on the trail. Join Owen and James as they dive into the tech, history, and head-to-head performance to help you decide which groupset belongs on your rig! In association with 🤝 Shimano https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoDeoreXT ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 - Introduction & History of Shimano Deore XT 05:13 - Tech Breakdown: Di2 vs. Mechanical 10:09 - Head-to-Head Showdown 15:20 - LinkGlide, New Rotors & Additional Tech 16:52 - Final Verdict & Conclusion Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks: https://gmbn.eu/YouTubeMembership 🛍 Explore The GMBN Shop 👉 https://gmbn.eu/SpringTees Subscribe to the channel for more! 👉 https://gmbn.eu/Subscribe Submit your Photo and Video to us 👉 https://www.gmbn.com/uploader Won a prize on the Dirt Shed Show 👉 https://gmbn.eu/DSSPrizeWinner Looking for MTB Insurance? Check here 👉 https://gmbn.eu/insurance Sign-up to our newsletter 👉 https://gmbn.eu/newsletter Are you Team James (#TeamDi2) for crisp, customizable electronic shifting, or Team Owen (#TeamMechanical) for classic cable-actuated tactile feedback? Let us know which setup you’re running and why in the comments below! 👇 Watch more on GMBN... 📹 https://youtu.be/UKy9zvmlH_E 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gmbn.eu/EditorsChoice 📹 Watch our weekly show, The Dirt Shed Show 👉 https://gmbn.eu/dirtshedplaylist 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Communications, Phonograph, Vinyl, Record, Spin, Stop 03 - Death - Johan Lind Suntrip - Harvio Seeking Equilibrium - A Path Untold Voigt-Kampff - Martin Baekkevold A Forest Melody - Tellsonic Black Champagne (Instrumental Version) - Hennie Hun Desert Whispers - Tellsonic MOON & STARS (Instrumental Version) - Baha Bank$ They Come at Night - Etienne Roussel Evil Evil Eyes - Ava Low Evil Empire - Anthony Earls Sinner's Train - Rymdklang Soundtracks UK Underground - Carl Henriksson House Starter - Basixx ES_Kickin up the Dust - Will Harrison LIKE THAT - Heyson Neuronautic Bluetooth Warfare - Kinglord Sabela - ProdByCamz Crispy Taters - Binkley Birds of Prey (Instrumental Version) - Bankston Blood Pump (Instrumental Version) - El Jiggy blurry - dreem Chatbot (Instrumental Version) - Zorro Etude Alone - Trevor Kowalski #gmbn #globalmountainbikenetwork #mtb #mountainbiking 📸 Photos - © UCI Mountain Bike World Series / © Getty Images / © Sprint Cycling Agency The Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing online mountain bike channel and community – and your destination for the best mountain bike content in the world. GMBN is dedicated to inspiring and unlocking your riding potential. Our videos cater to fans of every mountain bike discipline: from mile-munching cross-country (XC) riders, through adrenaline-fuelled dirt jumpers, gravity-hungry downhillers or aspiring enduro racers, and beyond. Our ex-pro presenting team are on hand to entertain and inspire you while also providing a uniquely qualified insight into the world of mountain biking. Every week we deliver original daily videos that include: Adventurous and entertaining features Mountain bike skills coaching Technical advice and guidance Mechanical know-how to keep you rolling A place for the riding community with our weekly Dirt Shed Show Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon Bikes: http://gmbn.eu/Canyon Propain Bikes: https://gmbn.eu/Propain Park Tool: http://gmbn.eu/ParkTool Crankbrothers Pedals: http://gmbn.eu/crankbros Shimano Footwear: https://gmbn.eu/ShimanoShoes Ergon: http://gmbn.eu/ergon Vittoria Tires: https://gmbn.eu/Vittoria Reynolds wheels: https://gmbn.eu/Reynolds FSA: http://gmbn.eu/fsa Topeak: http://gmbn.eu/topeak Garmin: https://gmbn.eu/Garmin CamelBak: https://gmbn.eu/CamelBak Met Helmets: https://gmbn.eu/Met-Helmets Bluegrass Protection: https://gmbn.eu/Bluegrass Atlas Ride Co: https://gmbn.eu/AtlasRideCo Watch our sister channels: GMBN Tech - https://gmbn.tech/YouTube Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://embn.me/YouTube Global Cycling Network - https://gcn.eu/YouTube GCN Tech - https://gcntech.co/YouTube Global Triathlon Network - https://gtn.io/YouTube GCN Italia - https://gcn.eu/ItaliaYouTube GCN en Espanol - https://gcn.eu/EspanolYouTube GCN auf Deutsch - https://gcn.eu/DeutschYouTube GCN en Francais - https://gcn.eu/FrancaisYouTube GCN Training - https://gcn.eu/TrainingYouTube GCN Racing - https://gcn.eu/RacingYouTube