Shimano

1921: Shozaburo Shimano establishes Shimano Iron Works and begins production of the original Shimano freewheel.

1931: First export of the Shimano freewheel.

1940: Company is incorporated and name changed to Shimano Iron Works Co., Ltd.

1956: First Shimano derailleur appears.

1957: First Shimano 3-speed internally geared rear hub appears.

1965: Shimano American Corp. established in New York, USA.

1967: "Sky-Lark" derailleur and "Servo-Pantograph" mechanism introduced.

1972: Dura-Ace racing component group introduced.

1980: Shimano AX aerodynamic racing component system introduced.

1984: SIS® and New Dura-Ace® group introduced.

1983

Deore XT

"Deer Head" group.

Rear Derailleur: RD-M700.

Shifting Levers: SL-M700 Uni-Shift mechanism (one-way clutch), silver or black.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-6206 and BB-6207 Biopace (black decal) chain rings, light alloy anodized finish or Gun Metal gray finish, 48/50 outer, 38/44 middle and 28 inner rings, 165/170/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68 x 121.5 or 124.5) or Italian ( 70 x 124.5) or French threading, 74/110 BCD.

Hub: HB-MN72 silver or black, high flange, for freewheel, nutted, 36 hole, OLD 130 also available is HB-MN72 QR, quick release, OLD 126, 36 hole, high flange, silver, use with MF-6208 six speed freewheels.

Front derailleur: FD-M700 and FD-M700-GS (max tooth difference 22 for regular and 27 for GS).

Pedals: PD-MX15 (red, blue, silver, black or chrome) BMX style pedal and new PD-GX10 alloy/resin pedal (black or white).

Head Parts: HP-6207, star fish type nuts, requires special tools to tighten.

Brake Levers: BL-M700, 4 finger size.

Brakes: BR-MC70 cantilever (silver or black finish), high profile brake.

Other: SM-DG11/16 Derailleur guards.

1984

Deore XT

"Deer Head" group.

Rear Derailleur: RD-M700.

Shifting Levers: SL-M700 Uni-Shift mechanism (one-way clutch), silver or black.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-6206 and BB-6207 Biopace (black decal) chain rings, light alloy anodized finish or Gun Metal gray finish, 48/50 outer, 38/44 middle and 28 inner rings, 165/170/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68 x 121.5 or 124.5) or Italian ( 70 x 124.5) or French threading, 74/110 BCD.

Free hub: FH-M7400-ATB, HB-7400-ATB (front), 6 speed SIS compatible, lubricating ports with open/close, black available, OLD rear 130, 36 hole, 12-16 tooth outer threaded, 13-26, 28 splined cogs.

Hub: HB-MN72 silver or black, high flange, for freewheel, nutted, 36 hole, OLD 130 also available is HB-MN72 QR, quick release, OLD 126, 36 hole, high flange, silver, use with MF-6208 six speed freewheels.

Front derailleur: FD-M700 and FD-M700-GS (max tooth difference 22 for regular and 27 for GS).

Pedals: PD-MX15 (red, blue, silver, black or chrome) BMX style pedal and new PD-GX10 alloy/resin pedal (black or white).

Head Parts: HP-6207, star fish type nuts, requires special tools to tighten.

Brake Levers: BL-M700, 4 finger size.

Brakes: BR-MC70 cantilever (silver or black finish), high profile brake.

Other: SM-DG11/16 Derailleur guards.

1985

Deore XT

"Deer Head" group.

Rear Derailleur: RD-M700 and RD-M700 SP (Super Plate) allows a 2 tooth extra difference (42 VS. 40), RD-6207-GS long cage 600 was also sometime substituted.

Shifting Levers: SL-M700 Uni-Shift mechanism (one-way clutch), silver or black.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-6206 and BB-6207 Biopace (black decal) chain rings, light alloy anodized finish or Gun Metal gray finish, 48/50 outer, 38/44 middle and 28 inner rings, 165/170/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68 x 121.5 or 124.5) or Italian ( 70 x 124.5) or French threading, 74/110 BCD.

Free hub: FH-M7400-ATB, HB-7400-ATB (front), 6 speed SIS compatible, lubricating ports with open/close, black available, OLD rear 130, 36 hole, 12-16 tooth outer threaded, 13-26, 28 splined cogs.

Hub: HB-MN72 silver or black, high flange, for freewheel, nutted, 36 hole, OLD 130 also available is HB-MN72 QR, quick release, OLD 126, 36 hole, high flange, silver, use with MF-6208 six speed freewheels.

Front derailleur: FD-M700 and FD-M700-GS (max tooth difference 22 for regular and 27 for GS).

Pedals: PD-MX15 (red, blue, silver, black or chrome) BMX style pedal and new PD-GX10 alloy/resin pedal (black or white).

Head Parts: HP-6207, star fish type nuts, requires special tools to tighten.

Brake Levers: BL-M700, 4 finger size.

Brakes: BR-MC70 cantilever (silver or black finish), high profile brake.

Other: SM-DG11/16 Derailleur guards.

1986

Deore XT

"Deer Head" group.

Rear Derailleur: RD-M700 and RD-M700 SP (Super Plate) allows a 2 tooth extra difference (42 VS. 40), RD-6207-GS long cage 600 was also sometime substituted.

Shifting Levers: SL-M700 Uni-Shift mechanism (one-way clutch), silver or black.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-6206 and BB-6207 Biopace (black decal) chain rings, light alloy anodized finish or Gun Metal gray finish, 48/50 outer, 38/44 middle and 28 inner rings, 165/170/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68 x 121.5 or 124.5) or Italian ( 70 x 124.5) or French threading, 74/110 BCD.

Free hub: FH-M7400-ATB, HB-7400-ATB (front), 6 speed SIS compatible, lubricating ports with open/close, black available, OLD rear 130, 36 hole, 12-16 tooth outer threaded, 13-26, 28 splined cogs.

Hub: HB-MN72 silver or black, high flange, for freewheel, nutted, 36 hole, OLD 130 also available is HB-MN72 QR, quick release, OLD 126, 36 hole, high flange, silver, use with MF-6208 six speed freewheels.

Front derailleur: FD-M700 and FD-M700-GS (max tooth difference 22 for regular and 27 for GS).

Pedals: PD-MX15 (red, blue, silver, black or chrome) BMX style pedal and new PD-GX10 alloy/resin pedal (black or white).

Head Parts: HP-6207, star fish type nuts, requires special tools to tighten.

Brake Levers: BL-M700, 4 finger size.

Brakes: BR-MC70 cantilever (silver or black finish), high profile brake.

Other: SM-DG11/16 Derailleur guards.

"Z" series

Lower priced alternative to XT.

Rear Derailleur: RD-Z505, RD-Z503, RD-L525 (light action) and RD-L523 (light action).

Shifting Levers: SL-AT50.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: No specific crank for this group so these can be used FC-6206 and BB-6207 Biopace (black decal) chain rings, light alloy anodized finish or Gun Metal gray finish, 48/50 outer, 38/44 middle and 28 inner rings, 165/170/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68 x 121.5 or 124.5) or Italian ( 70 x 124.5) or French threading, 74/110 BCD.

Free hub: No specific hubs for this group so these can be used FH-M7400-ATB, HB-7400-ATB (front), 6 speed SIS compatible, lubricating ports with open/close, black available, OLD rear 130, 36 hole, 12-16 tooth outer threaded, 13-26, 28 splined cogs.

Hub: No specific hubs for this group so these can be used HB-MN72 silver or black, high flange, for freewheel, nutted, 36 hole, OLD 130 also available is HB-MN72 QR, quick release, OLD 126, 36 hole, high flange, silver, use with MF-6208 six speed freewheels, probably would use the MF-Z012 freewheel.

Front derailleur: FD-Z206, FD-Z204, FD-Z202.

Pedals: No specific pedals for this group so these can be used PD-MX15 (red, blue, silver, black or chrome) BMX style pedal and new PD-GX10 alloy/resin pedal (black or white).

Head Parts: No specific headset for this group so this can be used HP-6207, star fish type nuts, requires special tools to tighten.

Brake Levers: AT-50, 4 finger size.

Brakes: AT-50, high profile brake.

Other: SM-DG11/16 Derailleur guards.

1987

Deore XT

All new index group, first XT specific crank and head set, cassette hub, new pedals.

Rear Derailleur: RD-M730 6speed SIS compatible, Centeron Pulley, Ceramic guide pulley bushing, white XT letters.

Shifting Levers: SL-M730 6 speed SIS compatible, SIS/friction option, light alloy clamp.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M730 and BB-M730, Biopace II (black decal) chain rings, light alloy anodized finish, 46/48/50 outer, 36/38/44 middle and 26/28 inner rings, 165/170/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68 x 117.5 or 122.5) or Italian ( 70 x 117.5) threading, 74/110 BCD, 3 different tooth profiles for improved shifting, not all rings available in Biopace II yet.

Free hub: FH-M730-NT (nutted), FH-M730-QR (quick release) and HB-M730-F (front), 6 speed SIS compatible, lubricating ports with open/close, black available, OLD rear 126 or 130, 32 or 36 hole, 12-16 tooth outer threaded, 13-26, 28, 30, 32 splined cogs.

Front derailleur: FD-M730, trailing action mechanism, available in Alpine (AL) or Half-Step (HS) versions, band type for 28 - 28.6 and endless clamp (EC) type for 31.8, white XT letters.

Pedals: PD-M730, low profile parallelogram shape.

Head Parts: HP-6207, star fish type nuts, requires special tools to tighten.

Brake Levers: BL-M730, 4 position lever reach adjustment, 4 finger size, rubber barrel cover, black lever.

Brakes: BR-M730 cantilever (silver or black finish), sealed internal spring, low profile brake pad, spring tension adjuster, easy cable adjuster with round straddle carrier that redirects the brake cable BR-M731, U brake, black.

Other: SQ-M730 seat post quick release and DF-M730 shark fin chain deflector.

1988

New Comp style pedal, new Deore XT head set, Shark Tooth added to the U brake.

Deore XT

Rear Derailleur: RD-M730-GS (long cage) and RD-M730-SGS (super long cage). 6speed SIS compatible, Centeron Pulley, Ceramic guide pulley bushing, white XT letters.

Shifting Levers: SL-M730 6 speed SIS compatible, SIS/friction option, light alloy clamp.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M730 and BB-M730, Biopace II (black decal) chain rings, light alloy anodized finish, 46/48/50 outer, 36/38/44 middle and 26/28 inner rings, 165/170/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68 x 117.5 or 122.5) or Italian ( 70 x 117.5) threading, 74/110 BCD, 3 different tooth profiles for improved shifting.

Free hub: FH-M730-NT (nutted), FH-M730-QR (quick release) and HB-M730-F (front), 6 speed SIS compatible, lubricating ports with open/close, black available, OLD rear 126 or 130, 32 or 36 hole, 12-16 tooth outer threaded, 13-26, 28, 30, 32 splined cogs.

Front derailleur: FD-M730, trailing action mechanism, available in Alpine (AL) or Half-Step (HS) versions, band type for 28 - 28.6 and endless clamp (EC) type for 31.8, white XT letters.

Pedals: PD-M730 and PD-M731 (Comp) versions, low profile parallelogram shape (730), smaller rectangular shape (731).

Head Parts: HP-M730 available in English/Italian or French threading, rubber upper cup for easy maintenance.

Brake Levers: BL-M730, 4 position lever reach adjustment, 4 finger size, rubber barrel cover, black lever.

Brakes: BR-M730 cantilever (silver or black finish), sealed internal spring, low profile brake pad, spring tension adjuster, easy cable adjuster with round straddle carrier that redirects the brake cable BR-M731, U brake with new Shark Tooth anti-jam device, black.

Other: SQ-M730 seat post quick release and DF-M730 shark fin chain deflector.

Deore

Rear Derailleur: RD-MT60, 6speed SIS compatible, Centeron Pulley, silver painted body with Shimano Deore black lettering.

Shifting Levers: SL-MT60 6 speed SIS compatible, SIS/friction option, stamped steel clamp.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-MT60 and BB-MT60, Biopace (yellow decal) chain rings, light alloy anodized finish, 48/50 outer, 38/44 middle and 28 inner ring, 170/175 lengths, cups available in English (68 x 117.5 or 122.5), 74/110 BCD.

Free hub: FH-MT60-NT (nutted), FH-MT60-QR (quick release) and HB-MT60-F (front), 6 speed SIS compatible, OLD rear 126 or 130, 36 hole, 13-16 tooth outer threaded, 14-26, 28, 30, 32 splined cogs.

Front derailleur: FD-MT60, trailing action mechanism, available in Alpine (AL) or Half-Step (HS) versions, band type for 28 - 28.6 and endless clamp (EC) type for 31.8

Pedals: PD-MT60, low profile parallelogram shape, contact type seals.

Head Parts: HP-MT60 available in English/Italian threading, rubber upper cup for easy maintenance.

Brake Levers: BL-MT60, 4 position lever reach adjustment, 4 finger size, silver lever.

Brakes: BR-MT60 cantilever (silver finish), sealed internal spring, low profile brake pad, spring tension adjuster, easy cable adjuster with round straddle carrier that redirects the brake cable BR-MT61, U brake with new Shark Tooth anti-jam device, silver.

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1989

Deore XT II

New SLR brakes for more powerful braking performance and excellent lever response and minimal power input. Hyperglide sprockets. Computer designed tooth profiles for smoother and faster shifting. Biopace HP giving the benefits of Biopace at higher pedaling cadences. Six speed front and rear derailleurs, shifters, hubs and brakes are still listed in the catalog.

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Rear Derailleur: RD-M732-SGS (super long cage). 7speed SIS compatible, Centeron Pulley, Ceramic guide pulley bushing, gold XT letters.

Shifting Levers: SL-M732 7 speed SIS compatible, SIS/friction option, light alloy clamp.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M730 and BB-M730, Biopace HP (black decal) chain rings, light alloy anodized finish, 46/48/50 outer, 36/38/44 middle and 26/28 inner rings, 165/170/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68 x 117.5 or 122.5) or Italian ( 70 x 117.5) threading, 74/110 BCD, black chain rings available.

Free hub: FH-M732 and HB-M730-F (front), 6/7speed SIS compatible, lubricating ports with open/close, OLD rear 130 or 135, 32 or 36 hole rear and 28, 32 or 36 hole front, black finish available.

Cassette: CS-M732 cassette sprockets, 7 speed Hyperglide, 12/14/16/18/21/24/28 or 13/15/17/20/23/26/30, uses lock ring instead of threaded outer cog.

Front derailleur: FD-M732, trailing action mechanism, available in Alpine (AL) or Half-Step (HS) versions, band type for 28 - 28.6 and endless clamp (EC) type for 31.8 and 34.9, gold XT letters.

Pedals: PD-M730 and PD-M731 (Comp) versions, low profile parallelogram shape (730), smaller rectangular shape (731).

Head Parts: HP-M730 available in English/Italian threading, rubber upper cup for easy maintenance.

Chain: CN-M732: Hyperglide compatible.

Brake Levers: BL-M732 (4 finger) and BL-M733 (2 finger), SLR (Shimano Linear Response), return spring, 4 position lever reach adjustment, rubber barrel cover, black lever.

Brakes: BR-M732 cantilever (silver or black finish), SLR (Shimano Linear Response) sealed internal spring, low profile brake pad, spring tension adjuster, anti-fall-in pad, easy cable adjuster with round straddle carrier that redirects the brake cable BR-M733, SLR U brake with Power Plate brace and Shark Tooth anti-jam device, black.

Other: SQ-M730 seat post quick release and DF-M730 shark fin chain deflector, SP-M730 seat pillar cro-moly steel, 280 or 330 mm long, 26.6/26.8/27.0

Deore II

Six speed derailleurs, shifters, hubs and brakes are still listed in the catalog.

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Rear Derailleur: RD-MT62, 7speed SIS compatible, Centeron Pulley, silver painted body with black panel with Shimano Deore lettering.

Shifting Levers: SL-MT62 7 speed SIS compatible, SIS/friction option, stamped steel clamp.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-MT60 and BB-MT60, Biopace HP (black decal) chain rings, light alloy anodized finish, 46/48/50 outer, 36/38/44 middle and 26/28 inner ring, 170/175 lengths, cups available in English (68 x 117.5 or 122.5), 74/110 BCD, black rings available.

Free hub: FH-MT62 and HB-MT62-F (front), 6/7 speed Hyperglide compatible, OLD rear 130 or 135, 32 or 36 hole.

Cassette: CS-MT62, 7 speed Hyperglide 12/14/16/18/21/24/28 or 13/15/17/20/23/26/30, uses lock ring instead of threaded outer cog.

Front derailleur: FD-MT62, trailing action mechanism, available in Alpine (AL) or Half-Step (HS) versions, band type for 28 - 28.6 and endless clamp (EC) type for 31.8 or 34.9

Pedals: PD-MT60, low profile parallelogram shape and PD-MT61 (comp type), contact type seals.

Chain: CN-MT62 for Hyperglide.

Head Parts: HP-MT60 available in English/Italian threading, rubber upper cup for easy maintenance.

Brake Levers: BL-MT62 (4 finger) and BL-MT63 (2 finger), SLR, 4 position lever reach adjustment, 4 finger size, silver lever, rubber covers optional.

Brakes: BR-MT62 cantilever (silver finish), SLR, sealed internal spring, low profile brake pad, spring tension adjuster, easy cable adjuster with round straddle carrier that redirects the brake cable BR-MT63, U brake with Power Plate and Shark Tooth anti-jam device, silver.

1990

First Shimano catalog that list ATB parts before the road bike parts.

Deore XT: New Rapid Fire shifting (push button), Super Glide (SG) chain rings with special release and pick up teeth for better front shifting, high performance wedge pedals with toe clips, clipless pedals.

Rear Derailleur: RD-M735, STI compatible 7speed SIS compatible, Centeron Pulley, Ceramic guide pulley bushing, gold XT letters.

Rapid Fire Shifters: STM-090 (4 finger) and STM-091 (2 finger), 7 speed compatible, stacked push button shifters.

Shifting Levers: SL-M732 7 speed SIS compatible, SIS/friction option, light alloy clamp.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M730-SG and BB-M730, available in 28/38/48 or 26/36/46 combinations with Biopace or round rings, 165/170/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68 x 122.5) threading, 74/110 BCD.

Free hub: FH-M732 and HB-M730-F (front), 6/7speed SIS compatible, lubricating ports with open/close, OLD rear 130 or 135, 32,36or 40 hole rear and 32 or 36 hole front.

Cassette: CS-HG90 cassette sprockets, 7 speed Hyperglide, uses lock ring instead of threaded outer cog.

Front derailleur: FD-M735, STI compatible gold XT letters.

Pedals: PD-M730 (toe clip optional) and PD-M735 (wedge with toe clip) versions and PD-M737 clipless pedal.

Head Parts: HP-M735 (1") 736 (1 1/8") and 737 (1 1/4"), available in English/Italian threading.

Chain: CN-HG90: Hyperglide and STI compatible.

Brake Levers: BL-M732 (4 finger) and BL-M733 (2 finger), SLR (Shimano Linear Response), return spring, 4 position lever reach adjustment, rubber barrel cover, black lever.

Brakes: BR-M732 cantilever (silver or black finish), SLR (Shimano Linear Response) sealed internal spring, low profile brake pad, spring tension adjuster, anti-fall-in pad, easy cable adjuster with round straddle carrier that redirects the brake cable BR-M733, SLR U brake with Power Plate brace and Shark Tooth anti-jam device, black.

Other: SQ-M730 seat post quick release and DF-M730 shark fin chain deflector, SP-M730 seat pillar cro-moly steel, 280 or 330 mm long, 26.6/26.8/27.0

Deore DX

Rear Derailleur: RD-MT650, 7speed STI compatible, Centeron Pulley, silver painted body with black panel with Shimano Deore DX lettering.

Shifting Levers: SL-MT62 7 speed SIS compatible, SIS/friction option, stamped steel clamp.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M070 (4 finger) and ST-M071 (2 finger), 7 speed STI shifters with stacked push buttons.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-MT60-SG and BB-MT60, Super Glide chain rings, light alloy anodized finish, 26/36/46 or 28/38/48 with Biopace or round rings, 170/175 lengths, cups available in English (68 x 122.5), 74/110 BCD.

Free hub: FH-M650 and HB-MT650-F (front), 6/7 speed Hyperglide compatible, OLD rear 130 or 135, 32 or 36 hole.

Cassette: CS-HG70, 7 speed Hyperglide, uses lock ring instead of threaded outer cog.

Front derailleur: FD-M650, STI compatible.

Pedals: PD-MT60 (toe clip optional), low profile parallelogram shape and PD-MT650 (comp type) with toe clips.

Chain: CN-HG70 for Hyperglide.

Head Parts: HP-MT650 (1") and HP-M651 (1 1/8").

Brake Levers: BL-MT62 (4 finger) and BL-MT63 (2 finger), SLR, 4 position lever reach adjustment, 4 finger size, silver lever, rubber covers optional.

Brakes: BR-MT62 cantilever (silver finish), SLR, sealed internal spring, low profile brake pad, spring tension adjuster, easy cable adjuster with round straddle carrier that redirects the brake cable BR-MT63, U brake with Power Plate and Shark Tooth anti-jam device, silver.

1991

Deore XT: New Rapid Fire shift levers with Servo Wave Brake levers (SLR Plus) that incorporates a servo-wave link that provides increased cable take-up until the pad contacts the rim. Then the mechanical advantage steadily increases for more braking power. New BR-M734 super low profile cantilever brake.

Rear Derailleur: RD-M735, STI compatible 7speed SIS compatible, Centeron Pulley, Ceramic guide pulley bushing, gold XT letters.

Rapid Fire Shifters: STM-090 (4 finger), ST-M092 (Servo Wave 2 finger) and STM-091 (2 finger), 7 speed compatible, stacked push button shifters.

Shifting Levers: SL-M732 7 speed SIS compatible, SIS/friction option, light alloy clamp.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M730-SG and BB-M730, available in 28/38/48 or 26/36/46 combinations with Biopace or round rings, 165/170/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68 x 121.5/127.5/122.5) threading, 74/110 BCD.

Free hub: FH-M732 and HB-M730-F (front), 6/7speed SIS compatible, lubricating ports with open/close, OLD rear 130 or 135, 32 or 36 hole rear and 32 or 36 hole front.

Cassette: CS-HG90 cassette sprockets, 7 speed Hyperglide, uses lock ring instead of threaded outer cog.

Front derailleur: FD-M735, STI compatible gold XT letters.

Pedals: PD-M730 (toe clip optional) and PD-M735 (wedge with toe clip) versions and PD-M737 clipless pedal.

Head Parts: HP-M735 (1") 736 (1 1/8") and 737 (1 1/4"), available in English/Italian threading.

Chain: CN-HG90 or 91: Hyperglide and STI compatible.

Brake Levers: BL-M732 (4 finger) and BL-M733 (2 finger), SLR (Shimano Linear Response), return spring, 4 position lever reach adjustment, rubber barrel cover, black lever.

Brakes: BR-M732 cantilever (silver or black finish), SLR (Shimano Linear Response) sealed internal spring, low profile brake pad, spring tension adjuster, anti-fall-in pad, easy cable adjuster with round straddle carrier that redirects the brake cable BR-M733, SLR U brake with Power Plate brace and Shark Tooth anti-jam device, black, new BR-M734 super low profile brake with black plastic-looking insert with Shimano lettering.

Other: SQ-M730 seat post quick release and DF-M730 shark fin chain deflector, SP-M730 seat pillar cro-moly steel, 280 or 330 mm long, 26.6/26.8/27.0

Deore DX

New BR-M650 super low profile cantilever brake.

Rear Derailleur: RD-MT650, 7speed STI compatible, Centeron Pulley, silver painted body with black panel with Shimano Deore DX lettering.

Shifting Levers: SL-MT62 7 speed SIS compatible, SIS/friction option, stamped steel clamp.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M070 (4 finger) and ST-M071 (2 finger), 7 speed STI shifters with stacked push buttons.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-MT60-SG and BB-MT60, Super Glide chain rings, light alloy anodized finish, 26/36/46 or 28/38/48 with Biopace or round rings, 170/175 lengths, cups available in English (68 x 121.5/122.5/127.5), 74/110 BCD.

Free hub: FH-M650 and HB-MT650-F (front), 6/7 speed Hyperglide compatible, OLD rear 130 or 135, 32 or 36 hole.

Cassette: CS-HG70, 7 speed Hyperglide, uses lock ring instead of threaded outer cog.

Front derailleur: FD-M650, STI compatible.

Pedals: PD-MT60 (toe clip optional), low profile parallelogram shape and PD-MT650 (comp type) with toe clips.

Chain: CN-HG70 for Hyperglide.

Head Parts: HP-MT650 (1") and HP-M651 (1 1/8").

Brake Levers: BL-MT62 (4 finger) and BL-MT63 (2 finger), SLR, 4 position lever reach adjustment, 4 finger size, silver lever, rubber covers optional.

Brakes: BR-MT62 cantilever (silver finish), SLR, sealed internal spring, low profile brake pad, spring tension adjuster, easy cable adjuster with round straddle carrier that redirects the brake cable BR-MT63, U brake with Power Plate and Shark Tooth anti-jam device, silver, BR-M651 low profile cantilever and new BR-M650 Super Low Profile cantilever with black plastic insert with Shimano lettering.

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1992

XTR

Complete new "race" oriented group.

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Rear Derailleur: RD-M900, 8 speed STI compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M900 (2 finger, Servo Wave, Rapid Fire Plus (push/pull) shifters) 8 speed compatible.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M900 ultra low profile crank and BB-UN90 (sealed cartridge type), available in 28/38/48 or 26/36/46 combinations with round rings, 165/170/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68 x 107/113) threading, 74/110 BCD. Chain rings are a new Hyperdrive design for better shifting performance features add-on shifting ramps and pins.

Free hub: FH-M900 and HB-M900-F (front), 8 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 32 or 36 hole rear and 28,32 or 36 hole front.

Cassette: CS-M900 cassette sprockets, 8 speed Hyperglide, XTR Spider Cassette, 5 largest cogs are fixed to a star shaped boss for lowered weight and increased stiffness, cogs bolted together with small versions of chain ring bolts.

Front derailleur: FD-M900, and FD-M901 (top pull) STI compatible.

Pedals: no XTR specific pedal, usually use the PD-M737 SPD clipless pedal.

Head Parts: HP-M900 (1") 901 (1 1/8") and 902 (1 1/4"), available in English/Italian threading.

Chain: CN-7401: Dura-Ace chain.

Brake Levers: no separate brake levers were offered with XTR.

Brakes: BR-M900F/R low profile cold forged cantilever, front and rear specific design with a more compact rear design with low profile XTR pads.

Other: SP-M900 seat post with thin wall cro-moly shaft and forged alloy head unit.

Deore XT

New Rapid Fire Plus (push/pull) shifters, new BB-UN70 sealed cartridge bearing bottom bracket, new FD-M736 top pull front derailleur.

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Rear Derailleur: RD-M735, STI compatible 7speed SIS compatible, Centeron Pulley, Ceramic guide pulley bushing, gold XT letters.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M095 (2 finger, Servo Wave, Rapid Fire Plus (push/pull) shifters), STM-090 (4 finger), ST-M092 (Servo Wave 2 finger) and STM-091 (2 finger), 7 speed compatible, stacked push button shifters.

Shifting Levers: SL-M732 7 speed SIS compatible, SIS/friction option, light alloy clamp.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M730-SG and BB-UN70 (sealed cartridge type), available in 28/38/48 or 26/36/46 rings, 165/170/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68 x 127.5/122.5) threading, 74/110 BCD.

Free hub: FH-M732 and HB-M730-F (front), 6/7speed SIS compatible, lubricating ports with open/close, OLD rear 130 or 135, 32 or 36 hole rear and 32 or 36 hole front.

Cassette: CS-HG90 cassette sprockets, 7 speed Hyperglide, uses lock ring instead of threaded outer cog.

Front derailleur: FD-M735, and new FD-M736 (top pull) STI compatible gold XT letters.

Pedals: PD-M730 (toe clip optional) and PD-M735 (wedge with toe clip) versions and PD-M737 clipless pedal.

Head Parts: HP-M735 (1") 736 (1 1/8") and 737 (1 1/4"), available in English/Italian threading.

Chain: CN-HG90 or 91: Hyperglide and STI compatible.

Brake Levers: BL-M732 (4 finger) and BL-M733 (2 finger), SLR (Shimano Linear Response), return spring, 4 position lever reach adjustment, rubber barrel cover, black lever.

Brakes: BR-M733, SLR U brake with Power Plate brace and Shark Tooth anti-jam device, black, BR-M734 super low profile brake with black plastic-looking insert with Shimano lettering, optional black finish.

Other: SQ-M730 seat post quick release and DF-M730 shark fin chain deflector, SP-M730 seat pillar cro-moly steel, 280 or 330 mm long.

Deore DX

New BB-UN70 sealed cartridge bottom bracket, new FD-M651 top pull front derailleur.

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Rear Derailleur: RD-MT650, 7speed STI compatible, Centeron Pulley, silver painted body with black panel with Shimano Deore DX lettering.

Shifting Levers: SL-MT62 7 speed SIS compatible, SIS/friction option, stamped steel clamp.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M070 (4 finger) and ST-M071 (2 finger), 7 speed STI shifters with stacked push buttons.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-MT60-SG and BB-UN70 (sealed cartridge type), Super Glide chain rings, light alloy anodized finish, 26/36/46 or 28/38/48 with Biopace or round rings, 170/175 lengths, cups available in English (68 x 122.5/127.5), 74/110 BCD.

Free hub: FH-M650 and HB-MT650-F (front), 6/7 speed Hyperglide compatible, OLD rear 130 or 135, 32 or 36 hole.

Cassette: CS-HG70, 7 speed Hyperglide, uses lock ring instead of threaded outer cog.

Front derailleur: FD-M650, new FD-M651 (top pull) STI compatible.

Pedals: PD-MT60 (toe clip optional), low profile parallelogram shape and PD-MT650 (comp type) with toe clips.

Chain: CN-HG70 for Hyperglide.

Head Parts: HP-MT650 (1") and HP-M651 (1 1/8").

Brake Levers: BL-MT62 (4 finger) and BL-MT63 (2 finger), SLR, 4 position lever reach adjustment, 4 finger size, silver lever, rubber covers optional.

Brakes: BR-MT63, U brake with Power Plate and Shark Tooth anti-jam device, silver, BR-M651 low profile cantilever and new BR-M650 Super Low Profile cantilever with black plastic insert with Shimano lettering.

1993

XTR

Bottom bracket changes to BB-UN91 and is available in 70 and 73mm widths. Cranks are now available in 172.5 and 177.5 increments.

Rear Derailleur: RD-M900, 8 speed STI compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M900 (2 finger, Servo Wave, Rapid Fire Plus (push/pull) shifters) 8 speed compatible.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M900 ultra low profile crank and BB-UN91 (sealed cartridge type), available in 28/38/48 or 26/36/46 combinations with Biopace or round rings, 165/170/172.5/175/177.5/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/70/73 x 107/113) threading, 74/110 BCD. Chain rings are a Hyperdrive design for better shifting performance features add-on shifting ramps and pins.

Free hub: FH-M900 and HB-M900-F (front), 8 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 28, 32 or 36 hole rear and 28,32 or 36 hole front.

Cassette: CS-M900 cassette sprockets, 8 speed Hyperglide, XTR Spider Cassette, 5 largest cogs are fixed to a star shaped boss for lowered weight and increased stiffness, cogs bolted together with small versions of chain ring bolts.

Front derailleur: FD-M900, and FD-M901 (top pull) STI compatible.

Pedals: no XTR specific pedal, usually use the PD-M737 SPD clipless pedal.

Head Parts: HP-M900 (1") 901 (1 1/8") and 902 (1 1/4"), available in English/Italian threading.

Chain: CN-7401: Dura-Ace chain.

Brake Levers: no separate brake levers were offered with XTR.

Brakes: BR-M900F/R low profile cold forged cantilever, front and rear specific design with a more compact rear design with low profile XTR pads.

Other: SP-M900 seat post with thin wall cro-moly shaft and forged alloy head unit.

Deore XT

New short cage rear derailleur, thumb shifters and U brake finally bite the dust, bb changed to the UN71, bottom brackets available in 70 and 73 mm widths, SG-X rings optional for Dual SIS.

Rear Derailleur: RD-M735 SGS (long cage) and SS (short cage), STI compatible 7speed SIS compatible, Centeron Pulley, Ceramic guide pulley bushing, gold XT letters.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M095 (2 finger, Servo Wave, Rapid Fire Plus (push/pull) shifters), STM-090 (4 finger), ST-M092 (Servo Wave 2 finger) and STM-091 (2 finger), 7 speed compatible, stacked push button shifters.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M730-SG and M730A with SG-X rings (for dual SIS), and BB-UN71 (sealed cartridge type), available in 28/38/48 or 26/36/46 with Biopace or round rings, 165/170/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/70/73 x 127.5/122.5) threading, 74/110 BCD.

Free hub: FH-M732 and HB-M730-F (front), 6/7speed SIS compatible, lubricating ports with open/close, OLD rear 130 or 135, 32 or 36 hole rear and 32 or 36 hole front.

Cassette: CS-HG90 cassette sprockets, 7 speed Hyperglide.

Front derailleur: FD-M735, and new FD-M736 (top pull) STI compatible gold XT letters.

Pedals: PD-M730 (toe clip optional) and PD-M735 (wedge with toe clip) versions and PD-M737 clipless pedal.

Head Parts: HP-M735 (1") 736 (1 1/8") and 737 (1 1/4"), available in English/Italian threading.

Chain: CN-HG90 or 91: Hyperglide and STI compatible.

Brake Levers: BL-M732 (4 finger) and BL-M733 (2 finger), SLR (Shimano Linear Response), return spring, 4 position lever reach adjustment, rubber barrel cover, black lever.

Brakes: BR-M734 super low profile brake with black plastic-looking insert with Shimano lettering, available with M system pads, black finish optional.

Other: SQ-M730 seat post quick release and DF-M730 shark fin chain deflector, SP-M730 seat pillar cro-moly steel, 280 or 330 mm long, 26.4/26.6/26.8/27.0/27.2

Deore DX

New short cage rear derailleur, new Rapid Fire Plus shifters, thumb shifters and U brakes are gone, new BB-UN 51 bottom bracket with 68, 70 or 73 mm widths, optional SG-X chain rings, PD-M525 clipless pedal, seat post added.

Rear Derailleur: RD-MT650 SGS (long cage) SS (short cage), 7speed STI compatible, Centeron Pulley, silver painted body with black panel with Shimano Deore DX lettering.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M075 (Rapid Fire Plus (push/pull) with Servo Wave), ST-M070 (4 finger) and ST-M071 (2 finger), 7 speed STI shifters with stacked push buttons.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-MT60-SG and MT60A (SG-X rings for Dual SIS) and BB-UN51 (sealed cartridge type), Super Glide chain rings, light alloy anodized finish, 26/36/46 or 28/38/48 with Biopace or round rings, 170/175 lengths, cups available in English (68/70/73 x 122.5/127.5), 74/110 BCD.

Free hub: FH-M650 and HB-MT650-F (front), 6/7 speed Hyperglide compatible, OLD rear 130 or 135, 32 or 36 hole.

Cassette: CS-HG70, 7 speed Hyperglide.

Front derailleur: FD-M650, FD-M651 (top pull) STI compatible.

Pedals: PD-M525 clipless pedal, PD-MT60 (toe clip optional), low profile parallelogram shape and PD-MT650 (comp type) with toe clips.

Chain: CN-HG70 for Hyperglide.

Head Parts: HP-MT650 (1") and HP-M651 (1 1/8").

Brake Levers: BL-MT62 (4 finger) and BL-MT63 (2 finger), SLR, 4 position lever reach adjustment, 4 finger size, silver lever, rubber covers optional.

Brakes: BR-M651 low profile cantilever and BR-M650 Super Low Profile cantilever with black plastic insert with Shimano lettering, both brakes available in M System versions.

Other: SP-650 seat pillar, 280 or 330 mm long, 26.6/26.8/27.0/27.2

1994

Deore DX is discontinued as Deore LX takes it's place.

XTR

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Rear Derailleur: RD-M900, 8 speed STI compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M900 (2 finger, Servo Wave, Rapid Fire Plus (push/pull) shifters) 8 speed compatible.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M900A (SG-X rings) ultra low profile crank and BB-UN91 (sealed cartridge type), available in 28/38/48 or 26/36/46 combinations with round rings, 165/170/172.5/175/177.5/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/70/73 x 107/113) threading, 74/110 BCD. Chain rings are a Hyperdrive design for better shifting performance features add-on shifting ramps and pins.

Free hub: FH-M900 and HB-M900-F (front), 8 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 28, 32 or 36 hole rear and 28,32 or 36 hole front.

Cassette: CS-M900 cassette sprockets, 8 speed Hyperglide, XTR Spider Cassette, 5 largest cogs are fixed to a star shaped boss for lowered weight and increased stiffness, cogs bolted together with small versions of chain ring bolts.

Front derailleur: FD-M900, and FD-M901 (top pull) STI compatible.

Pedals: no XTR specific pedal, usually use the PD-M737 SPD clipless pedal.

Head Parts: HP-M900 (1") 901 (1 1/8") and 902 (1 1/4"), available in English/Italian threading.

Chain: CN-7401: Dura-Ace chain.

Brake Levers: no separate brake levers were offered with XTR.

Brakes: BR-M900F/R low profile cold forged cantilever, front and rear specific design with a more compact rear design with low profile XTR pads.

Other: SP-M900 seat post with thin wall cro-moly shaft and forged alloy head unit, 280 or 330 length in 26.4/26.26/26.8/27.0/27.2 and 360 length in 27.2

Deore XT

All new design for 1994, Compact chain rings, 8 speed, Rapid Fire Plus, Optical Gear Display, smaller brakes with cartridge pads, Parallax hubs, cassette with Spider.

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Rear Derailleur: RD-M737 SGS (long cage) and GS (mid cage), STI compatible 8 speed SIS compatible, Integrated 8 SIS on the cage.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M737 Rapid Fire Plus (push/pull) shifters, 8 speed, Advanced Light Action, M-System, Optical Gear Display, Servo Wave.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M737 and BB-UN71 (sealed cartridge type), available in 22/32/42 or 22/32/44 with Biopace or round rings, 165/170/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/70/73 x 107/113) threading, New Compact Drive crank with Hyperdrive-C (smaller rings and cassette give approximately the same gear range as the old full size components).

Free hub: FH-M737, 8 speed SIS compatible, OLD rear 135, 32 or 36 hole rear, Parallax design with a larger hub body.

Front hub: HB-M737, Parallax design with standard 9 mm steel axle (silver label), HB-M738 (S or R) Parallax design with 11 mm aluminum axle (gold label).

Cassette: CS-M737 cassette sprockets, 8 speed Hyperglide-C (compact), aluminum carrier design.

Front derailleur: FD-M737 for compact chain rings, Advanced Light Action.

Pedals: PD-M730 (toe clip optional) and PD-M735 (wedge with toe clip) versions and PD-M737 clipless pedal.

Head Parts: HP-M740 (1") 741 (1 1/8") and 742 (1 1/4"), available in English/Italian threading, new sealed cartridge bearing (replaceable).

Chain: CN-HG90 or 91: Hyperglide and STI compatible.

Brake Levers: no separate brake levers are offered.

Brakes: BR-M737, M-System, Super M-70 pads (cartridge type), smaller more open design.

Other: SQ-M730 seat post quick release and DF-M730 shark fin chain deflector, SP-M730 seat pillar cro-moly steel, 280 or 330 mm long, 26.4/26.6/26.8/27.0/27.2 and a 360 mm 27.2

1995

XTR

New long cage derailleur in additional to the mid cage, Optical Gear Display for the STI shifters, more square hub shape, cartridge brake pads, one brake design for front and rear.

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Rear Derailleur: RD-M910 (mid cage) and RD-M910 SGS (long cage), 8 speed STI compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M910 with Optical Gear Display (2 finger, Servo Wave, Rapid Fire Plus (push/pull) shifters) 8 speed compatible.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M900ti (SG-X rings) ultra low profile crank and BB-UN91 (sealed cartridge type), available in 28/38/48 or 26/36/46 combinations with round rings, 165/170/172.5/175/177.5/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/70/73 x 107/113) threading, 74/110 BCD. Chain rings are a Hyperdrive design for better shifting performance features add-on shifting ramps and pins.

Free hub: FH-M910 and HB-M910-F (front), more square shape compared to the older hourglass shape, 8 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 28, 32 or 36 hole rear and 28,32 or 36 hole front.

Cassette: CS-M900 cassette sprockets, 8 speed Hyperglide, XTR Spider Cassette, 5 largest cogs are fixed to a star shaped boss for lowered weight and increased stiffness, cogs bolted together with small versions of chain ring bolts.

Front derailleur: FD-M900, and FD-M901 (top pull) STI compatible.

Pedals: no XTR specific pedal, usually use the PD-M737 SPD clipless pedal.

Head Parts: HP-M900 (1") 901 (1 1/8") and 902 (1 1/4"), available in English/Italian threading.

Chain: CN-7401: Dura-Ace chain.

Brake Levers: no separate brake levers were offered with XTR.

Brakes: BR-M900C one brake design for front and rear, low profile cold forged cantilever, with cartridge XTR pads.

Other: SP-M900 seat post with thin wall cro-moly shaft and forged alloy head unit, 280 or 330 length in 26.4/26.26/26.8/27.0/27.2 and 360 length in 27.2 or new seat post SP-M910.

Deore XT

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Rear Derailleur: RD-M737 GS (mid cage), STI compatible 8 speed SIS compatible, Integrated 8 SIS on the cage.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M738 or ST-M738A Rapid Fire Plus (push/pull shifters), 8 speed, Advanced Light Action, M-System, non-numbered Optical Gear Display, Servo Wave.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M737 and BB-UN71 (sealed cartridge type), available in 22/32/42 or 22/32/44 rings, 165/170/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/70/73 x 107/113) threading, New Compact Drive crank with Hyperdrive-C (smaller rings and cassette give approximately the same gear range as the old full size components).

Free hub: FH-M737A, 8 speed SIS compatible, OLD rear 135, 32 or 36 hole rear, Parallax design with a larger hub body, new quick release design.

Front hub: HB-M737A, Parallax design with standard 9 mm steel axle (silver label), HB-M738A (S or R) Parallax design with 11 mm aluminum axle (gold label), new design quick release.

Cassette: CS-M737 cassette sprockets, 8 speed Hyperglide-C (compact), aluminum carrier design.

Front derailleur: FD-M737 for compact chain rings, Advanced Light Action.

Pedals: PD-M730 (toe clip optional) and PD-M735 (wedge with toe clip) versions and PD-M737 clipless pedal.

Head Parts: HP-M740 (1") 741 (1 1/8") and 742 (1 1/4"), available in English/Italian threading, new sealed cartridge bearing (replaceable).

Chain: CN-HG90: Hyperglide and STI compatible.

Brake Levers: no separate brake levers are offered.

Brakes: BR-M737, M-System, Super M-70 pads (cartridge type), smaller more open design.

Other: SQ-M730 seat post quick release and DF-M730 shark fin chain deflector, SP-M730 seat pillar cro-moly steel, 280 or 330 mm long, 26.4/26.6/26.8/27.0/27.2 and a 360 mm 27.2

1996

XTR

All new gray finish, new V brakes, 4 arm crank, E plate front derailleurs, separate shift pods and brake levers now available, splined bottom bracket, spider-less hollow forged crank arms.

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Rear Derailleur: RD-M950 GS (mid cage) and RD-M950 SGS (long cage), 8 speed STI compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M950 for V brake and ST-M910 for cantilever with Optical Gear Display (2 finger, Servo Wave, Rapid Fire Plus (push/pull) shifters) 8 speed compatible.

Shift Lever: SL-M950 STI pods without brake levers.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M950 Hyperdrive C spider-less hollow forged arms and BB-M950 (splined sealed cartridge type), available in 24/34/46, 165/167.5/170/172.5/175/177.5/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/73 x 112.5 or 116) threading also available is the 5 arm FC-M950HG in 26/36/46or48.

Free hub: FH-M950 and HB-M950 (front), more square shape compared to the older hourglass shape, 8 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 28, 32 or 36 hole rear and 28,32 or 36 hole front.

Cassette: CS-M900-I or CS-M950 cassette sprockets, 8 speed Hyperglide, XTR Spider Cassette, 5 largest cogs are fixed to a star shaped boss for lowered weight and increased stiffness.

Front derailleur: FD-M950, and FD-M950-E (bracket type) with differential plate and top swing link.

Pedals: no XTR specific pedal, usually use the PD-M747 SPD clipless pedal.

Head Parts: HP-M900 (1") 901 (1 1/8") and 902 (1 1/4"), available in English/Italian threading.

Chain: CN-IG90.

Brake Levers: BL-M950 for V brake.

Brakes: BR-M950 new V brake (linear pull) and BR-M900C one brake design for front and rear, low profile cold forged cantilever, with cartridge XTR pads.

Other: SP-M900 seat post with thin wall cro-moly shaft and forged alloy head unit, 280 or 330 length in 26.4/26.26/26.8/27.0/27.2 and 360 length in 27.2 or new seat post SP-M910 26.8/27.0/27.2 in 330 length.

Deore XT

New Rapid Fire SL shifters, new V brakes.

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Rear Derailleur: RD-M739 GS (mid cage) and RD-M739 SGS (long cage), STI compatible 8 speed SIS compatible, Integrated 8 SIS on the cage.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M739 for V brakes or ST-M738 for cantilevers Rapid Fire Plus (push/pull) shifters), 8 speed, Advanced Light Action, M-System, Optical Gear Display, Servo Wave.

Shift Levers: ST-M008, 8 speed Rapid Fire Plus pods, no OGD.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M737-IG and BB-UN72 (sealed cartridge type), available in 22/32/42 or 22/32/44 rings, 165/170/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/70/73 x 107/113) threading, New Compact Drive crank with Hyperdrive-C (smaller rings and cassette give approximately the same gear range as the old full size components).

Free hub: FH-M737A, 8 speed SIS compatible, OLD rear 135, 32 or 36 hole rear, Parallax design with a larger hub body, new quick release design.

Front hub: HB-M737A, Parallax design with standard 9 mm steel axle (silver label), HB-M738A (S or R) Parallax design with 11 mm aluminum axle (gold label), new design quick release.

Cassette: CS-M737 cassette sprockets, 8 speed Hyperglide-C (compact), aluminum carrier design.

Front derailleur: FD-M739 (top swing) or FD-M738 for compact chain rings, Advanced Light Action.

Pedals: PD-M747 clipless pedal.

Head Parts: HP-M740 (1") 741 (1 1/8") and 742 (1 1/4"), available in English/Italian threading, new sealed cartridge bearing (replaceable).

Chain: CN-HG90: Hyperglide and STI compatible.

Brake Levers: BL-M739 for V brakes.

Brakes: BR-M739 V brakes with cartridge pads or BR-M737, M-System, Super M-70 pads (cartridge type), smaller more open design.

Other: SP-M730 seat pillar cro-moly steel, 280 or 330 mm long, 26.4/26.6/26.8/27.0/27.2 and a 360 mm 27.2, SQ-M730 seat quick release.

1997

XTR

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Rear Derailleur: RD-M950 GS (mid cage) and RD-M950 SGS (long cage), 8 speed STI compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M950 for V brake and ST-M910 for cantilever with Optical Gear Display (2 finger, Servo Wave, Rapid Fire Plus (push/pull) shifters) 8 speed compatible.

Shift Lever: SL-M950 STI pods without brake levers.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M950 Hyperdrive C spider-less hollow forged arms and BB-M950 (splined sealed cartridge type), available in 24/34/46, 165/167.5/170/172.5/175/177.5/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/73 x 112.5 or 116) threading also available is the 5 arm FC-M950HG in 26/36/46or48.

Free hub: FH-M950 and HB-M950 (front), more square shape compared to the older hourglass shape, 8 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 28, 32 or 36 hole rear and 28,32 or 36 hole front.

Cassette: CS-M900-I or CS-M950 cassette sprockets, 8 speed Hyperglide, XTR Spider Cassette, 5 largest cogs are fixed to a star shaped boss for lowered weight and increased stiffness.

Front derailleur: FD-M950, and FD-M950-E (bracket type) with differential plate and top swing link.

Pedals: no XTR specific pedal, usually use the PD-M747 SPD clipless pedal.

Head Parts: HP-M900 (1") 901 (1 1/8") and 902 (1 1/4"), available in English/Italian threading.

Chain: CN-IG90

Brake Levers: BL-M950 for V brake.

Brakes: BR-M950 new V brake (linear pull) and BR-M900C one brake design for front and rear, low profile cold forged cantilever, with cartridge XTR pads.

Other: SP-M900 seat post with thin wall cro-moly shaft and forged alloy head unit, 280 or 330 length in 26.4/26.26/26.8/27.0/27.2 and 360 length in 27.2 or new seat post SP-M910 26.8/27.0/27.2 in 330 length.

Deore XT

New 739 crank 4 or 5 arm, E plate front derailleur.

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Rear Derailleur: RD-M739 GS (mid cage) and RD-M739 SGS (long cage), STI compatible 8 speed SIS compatible, Integrated 8 SIS on the cage.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M739 for V brakes or ST-M738 for cantilevers Rapid Fire Plus (push/pull) shifters), 8 speed, Advanced Light Action, M-System, Optical Gear Display, Servo Wave.

Shift Levers: SL-M739, 8 speed Rapid Fire Plus pods.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M739 4 arm or 5 arm cranks, FC-M737-IG and BB-UN72 or BB-UN72E for E plate derailleur (sealed cartridge type), available in 22/32/42 or 22/32/44 rings, 165/170/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/70/73 x 107/110.5/113) threading, New Compact Drive crank with Hyperdrive-C (smaller rings and cassette give approximately the same gear range as the old full size components).

Free hub: FH-M737A, 8 speed SIS compatible, OLD rear 135, 32 or 36 hole rear, Parallax design with a larger hub body, new quick release design.

Front hub: HB-M737A, Parallax design with standard 9 mm steel axle (silver label), HB-M738A Parallax design with 11 mm aluminum axle (gold label), new design quick release.

Cassette: CS-M737 cassette sprockets, 8 speed Hyperglide-C (compact), aluminum carrier design.

Front derailleur: FD-M739 or FD-M739 E (E plate style) (top swing) or FD-M738 for compact chain rings, Advanced Light Action.

Pedals: PD-M747 clipless pedal plus new PD-M636 BMX style clipless.

Head Parts: HP-M740 (1") 741 (1 1/8") and 742 (1 1/4"), available in English/Italian threading, new sealed cartridge bearing (replaceable).

Chain: CN-HG90: Hyperglide and STI compatible.

Brake Levers: BL-M739 for V brakes.

Brakes: BR-M739 V brakes with cartridge pads or BR-M737, M-System, Super M-70 pads (cartridge type), smaller more open design.

Other: SP-M730 seat pillar cro-moly steel, 280 or 330 mm long, 26.4/26.6/26.8/27.0/27.2 and a 360 mm 27.2, SQ-M730 seat quick release.

1998

XTR

New M951 Rapid Rise rear derailleur (low normal), new DH crank option, new carbon fiber brake booster, headset discontinued, cantilever brakes and levers discontinued.

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Rear Derailleur: New Rapid Rise RD-M951-GS (mid cage) and RD-M951-SGS (long cage) as well as the regular RD-M950 GS (mid cage) and RD-M950 SGS (long cage), 8 speed STI compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M951 for V brake, 8 speed compatible.

Shift Lever: SL-M951 STI pods without brake levers, new SL-SS95 remote shifter (bar end mounted redundant shift mechanism).

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M951 Hyperdrive C spider-less hollow forged arms and BB-M950 (splined sealed cartridge type), available in 24/34/46, 165/167.5/170/172.5/175/177.5/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/73 x 112.5 or 116) threading also available is the 5 arm FC-M951HG in 26/36/46or48 also the new FC-M951 DH crank with single ring in 46/48/50/52/54 tooth.

Free hub: FH-M950 and HB-M950 (front), more square shape compared to the older hourglass shape, 8 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 28, 32 or 36 hole rear and 28,32 or 36 hole front.

Cassette: CS-M900-I or CS-M950 cassette sprockets, 8 speed Hyperglide, XTR Spider Cassette, 5 largest cogs are fixed to a star shaped boss for lowered weight and increased stiffness.

Front derailleur: FD-M950, and FD-M950-E (bracket type) with differential plate and top swing link, looks like the older FD-M900 and FD-M901 are offered again.

Pedals: no XTR specific pedal, usually use the PD-M747 SPD clipless pedal.

Head Parts: no XTR headset.

Chain: CN-IG90.

Brake Levers: BL-M950 for V brake.

Brakes: BR-M950 new V brake (linear pull) with cartridge XTR pads.

Other: SP-M910 26.8/27.0/27.2 in 330 length.

Deore XT

Cantilevers brakes and levers are gone, new IG cogs/chain, seat post is discontinued.

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Rear Derailleur: RD-M739 GS (mid cage) and RD-M739 SGS (long cage), STI compatible 8 speed SIS compatible, Integrated 8 SIS on the cage.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M739 for V brakes, Optical Gear Display, Servo Wave.

Shift Levers: SL-M739, 8 speed Rapid Fire Plus pods (no OGD) and SL-M740 pods with OGD.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M739 4 arm or 5 arm cranks, BB-UN72 or BB-UN72E for E plate derailleur (sealed cartridge type), available in 22/32/42 or 22/32/44 rings, 165/170/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/70/73 x 107/110.5/113) threading.

Free hub: FH-M737A, 8 speed SIS compatible, OLD rear 135, 32 or 36 hole rear, Parallax design with a larger hub body, new quick release design.

Front hub: HB-M737A, Parallax design with standard 9 mm steel axle (silver label), HB-M738A Parallax design with 11 mm aluminum axle (gold label), new design quick release.

Cassette: CS-M737-I cassette sprockets, 8 speed Hyperglide-C (compact), aluminum carrier design.

Front derailleur: FD-M739 or FD-M739 E (E plate style) (top swing) or FD-M738 for compact chain rings, Advanced Light Action.

Pedals: PD-M747 clipless pedal plus new PD-M636 BMX style clipless.

Head Parts: HP-M740 (1") 741 (1 1/8") and 742 (1 1/4"), available in English/Italian threading, new sealed cartridge bearing (replaceable).

Chain: CN-IG90: Hyperglide and STI compatible.

Brake Levers: BL-M739 for V brakes.

Brakes: BR-M739 V brakes with cartridge pads.

Other: no seat post, SQ-M730 seat quick release.

1999

Mountain bike components become Flight Deck compatible.

XTR

New Mega 9 speed group.

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Rear Derailleur: Rapid Rise RD-M953-GS (mid cage) and RD-M953-SGS (long cage) as well as the regular RD-M952 GS (mid cage) and RD-M952 SGS (long cage), 9 speed STI compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M952 for V brake, 9 speed compatible, removable OGD.

Shift Lever: SL-M952 STI pods without brake levers 9 speed with removable OGD, SL-SS95 remote shifter (bar end mounted redundant shift mechanism).

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M952 Hyperdrive C spider-less hollow forged arms and BB-M950 or BB-M952(splined sealed cartridge type), available in 24/34/46, 165/167.5/170/172.5/175/177.5/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/73 x 112.5 or 116) threading also available is the 5 arm FC-M952-5 in 26/36/48 also the FC-M952 DH crank with single ring in 46/48/50/52/54 tooth.

Free hub: FH-M950 and HB-M950 (front), more square shape compared to the older hourglass shape, 8/9 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 28, 32 or 36 hole rear and 28,32 or 36 hole front.

Cassette: CS-M952, 9 speed 4 Ti cogs.

Front derailleur: FD-M952, and FD-M952-E (bracket type) with differential plate and top swing link, FD-M953 without top swing action or differential plate action.

Pedals: no XTR specific pedal, usually use the PD-M747 SPD clipless pedal.

Head Parts: no XTR headset.

Chain: CN-7700 9 speed Dura Ace chain.

Brake Levers: BL-M950 for V brake.

Brakes: BR-M951 V brake (linear pull) with cartridge XTR pads, reinforced parallel link.

Other: SP-M910 26.8/27.0/27.2 in 330 length, SQ-M900 seat quick release.

Deore XT

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Rear Derailleur: RD-M750 GS (mid cage) and RD-M750 SGS (long cage), STI compatible 9 speed SIS compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M750 for V brakes, 9 speed, removable Optical Gear Display, Servo Wave.

Shift Levers: SL-M750, 9 speed Rapid Fire Plus pods (removable OGD).

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M750-4 arm or FC-M750-5 arm cranks, BB-UN72 or BB-UN72E for E plate derailleur (sealed cartridge type), available in 4 arm with 22/32/44 rings or 5 arm with 22/32/44 or 26/36/48 (110/74 BCD), 165/167.5/170/172.5/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/70/73 x 107/110.5/113) threading.

Free hub: FH-M750, 8/9 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 32 or 36 hole rear, Parallax design with a larger hub body, new quick release design.

Front hub: HB-M750, Parallax design with standard 9 mm steel axle, HB-M751 Parallax design with 11 mm aluminum axle.

Cassette: CS-M750 cassette sprockets, 9 speed Hyperglide, aluminum carrier design.

Front derailleur: FD-M750 or FD-M750 E (E plate style) (top swing) or FD-M751 without top swing mechanism.

Pedals: PD-M747 clipless pedal plus PD-M636 BMX style clipless.

Head Parts: HP-M741 (1 1/8") only size available.

Chain: CN-HG92: 9 speed compatible.

Brake Levers: BL-M739-S for V brakes.

Brakes: BR-M750 V brakes with cartridge pads, reinforced parallel link.

Other: no seat post, SQ-M730 seat quick release, DF-M730 deflector.

2000

Airlines air powered shifting system, new Deore budget performance system.

XTR

New PD-M858 pedal.

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Rear Derailleur: Rapid Rise RD-M953-GS (mid cage) and RD-M953-SGS (long cage) as well as the regular RD-M952 GS (mid cage) and RD-M952 SGS (long cage), 9 speed STI compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M952 for V brake, 9 speed compatible, OGD.

Shift Lever: SL-M952 STI pods without brake levers 9 speed with OGD, SL-SS95 remote shifter (bar end mounted redundant shift mechanism).

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M952 Hyperdrive C spider-less hollow forged arms and BB-M950 or BB-M952(splined sealed cartridge type), available in 24/34/46, 165/167.5/170/172.5/175/177.5/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/73 x 112.5 or 116) threading also available is the 5 arm FC-M952-5 in 26/36/48 also the FC-M952 DH crank with single ring in 46/48/50/52/54 tooth.

Free hub: FH-M950 and HB-M950 (front), more square shape compared to the older hourglass shape, 8/9 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 28, 32 or 36 hole rear and 28,32 or 36 hole front.

Cassette: CS-M952 or CS-M953, 9 speed 4 Ti cogs.

Front derailleur: FD-M952, and FD-M952-E (bracket type) with differential plate and top swing link, FD-M953 without top swing action or differential plate action.

Pedals: New PD-M858 or PD-M747 SPD clipless pedal.

Head Parts: no XTR headset.

Chain: CN-7700 9 speed Dura Ace chain.

Brake Levers: BL-M950 for V brake.

Brakes: BR-M951 V brake (linear pull) with cartridge XTR pads, reinforced parallel link.

Other: SP-M910 26.8/27.0/27.2 in 330 length, SQ-M900 seat quick release.

Deore XT

New Hydraulic disc brake, new hollow crank arms.

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Rear Derailleur: RD-M750 GS (mid cage) and RD-M750 SGS (long cage), STI compatible 9 speed SIS compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M750 for V brakes, 9 speed, Optical Gear Display, Servo Wave.

Shift Levers: SL-M750, 9 speed Rapid Fire Plus pods (OGD).

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M751, BB-ES70 or BB-ES70E for E plate derailleur (sealed cartridge type), available in 4 arm with 22/32/44 rings, 165/167.5/170/172.5/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/70/73 x 107/110.5/113) threading, forged hollow crank arms.

Free hub: FH-M750, 8/9 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 32 or 36 hole rear, Parallax design with a larger hub body, new quick release design, new FB-M755 for disc brake.

Front hub: HB-M750, Parallax design with standard 9 mm steel axle, HB-M751 Parallax design with 11 mm aluminum axle, new FH-M755 for disc brake.

Cassette: CS-M750 cassette sprockets, 9 speed Hyperglide, aluminum carrier design.

Front derailleur: FD-M750 or FD-M750 E (E plate style) (top swing) or FD-M751 without top swing mechanism.

Pedals: PD-M747 clipless pedal plus new PD-M646 and PD-M636 BMX style clipless.

Head Parts: HP-M741 (1 1/8") only size available.

Chain: CN-HG92: 9 speed compatible.

Brake Levers: New BL-M755 lever for hydraulic disc brake or BL-M739-S for V brakes.

Brakes: New BR-M755 hydraulic disc brake caliper or BR-M750 V brakes with cartridge pads, reinforced parallel link, SM-RT75 stainless steel disc brake rotor.

Other: no seat post, SQ-M730 seat quick release, DF-M730 deflector.

2001

Airlines continues. New complete wheels: WH-M959 disc (high performance, disc only), WH-M575-disc (sport wheel, disc or rim brake), and WH-M535 (sport wheel, rim brake only). All wheels use the side wall spoke mounting and lateral cross-over spoke pattern.

XTR

Rear Derailleur: Rapid Rise RD-M953-GS (mid cage) and RD-M953-SGS (long cage) as well as the regular RD-M952 GS (mid cage) and RD-M952 SGS (long cage), 9 speed STI compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M952 for V brake, 9 speed compatible, OGD.

Shift Lever: SL-M952 STI pods without brake levers 9 speed with OGD, SL-SS95 remote shifter (bar end mounted redundant shift mechanism).

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M952 Hyperdrive C spider-less hollow forged arms and BB-M950 or BB-M952(splined sealed cartridge type), available in 24/34/46, 165/167.5/170/172.5/175/177.5/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/73 x 112.5 or 116) threading also available is the 5 arm FC-M952-5 in 26/36/48 also the FC-M952 DH crank with single ring in 46/48/50/52/54 tooth.

Free hub: FH-M950 and HB-M950 (front), more square shape compared to the older hourglass shape, 8/9 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 28, 32 or 36 hole rear and 28,32 or 36 hole front.

Cassette: CS-M953, 9 speed 4 Ti cogs.

Front derailleur: FD-M952, and FD-M952-E (bracket type) with differential plate and top swing link, FD-M953 without top swing action or differential plate action.

Pedals: PD-M858 SPD clipless pedal.

Head Parts: no XTR headset.

Chain: CN-7700 9 speed Dura Ace chain.

Brake Levers: BL-M950 for V brake.

Brakes: BR-M951 V brake (linear pull) with cartridge XTR pads, reinforced parallel link.

Other: SP-M910 26.8/27.0/27.2 in 330 length, SQ-M900 seat quick release.

Deore XT

Rear Derailleur: RD-M750 GS (mid cage) and RD-M750 SGS (long cage), STI compatible 9 speed SIS compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M750 for V brakes, 9 speed, Optical Gear Display, Servo Wave.

Shift Levers: SL-M750, 9 speed Rapid Fire Plus pods (OGD).

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M751, BB-ES70 or BB-ES70E for E plate derailleur (sealed cartridge type), available in 4 arm with 22/32/44 rings, 165/167.5/170/172.5/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/70/73 x 107/110.5/113) threading, forged hollow crank arms.

Free hub: FH-M750, 8/9 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 32 or 36 hole rear, Parallax design with a larger hub body, new quick release design, FB-M755 for disc brake.

Front hub: HB-M750, Parallax design with standard 9 mm steel axle, HB-M751 Parallax design with 11 mm aluminum axle, FH-M755 for disc brake.

Cassette: CS-M750 cassette sprockets, 9 speed Hyperglide, aluminum carrier design.

Front derailleur: FD-M750 or FD-M750 E (E plate style) (top swing) or FD-M751 without top swing mechanism.

Pedals: PD-M545 and PD-M526 clipless pedals.

Head Parts: HP-M741 (1 1/8") only size available.

Chain: CN-HG92: 9 speed compatible.

Brake Levers: BL-M755 lever for hydraulic disc brake or BL-M739-S for V brakes.

Brakes: BR-M755 hydraulic disc brake caliper or BR-M750 V brakes with cartridge pads, reinforced parallel link, SM-RT75 stainless steel disc brake rotor.

Other: no seat post, SQ-M730 seat quick release, DF-M730 deflector.

2002

XTR

New PD-M959 SPD clipless pedal.

Rear Derailleur: Rapid Rise RD-M953-GS (mid cage) and RD-M953-SGS (long cage) as well as the regular RD-M952 GS (mid cage) and RD-M952 SGS (long cage), 9 speed STI compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M952 for V brake, 9 speed compatible, OGD.

Shift Lever: SL-M952 STI pods without brake levers 9 speed with OGD, SL-SS95 remote shifter (bar end mounted redundant shift mechanism).

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M952 Hyperdrive C spider-less hollow forged arms and BB-M950 or BB-M952(splined sealed cartridge type), available in 24/34/46, 165/167.5/170/172.5/175/177.5/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/73 x 112.5 or 116) threading also available is the 5 arm FC-M952-5 in 26/36/48 also the FC-M952 DH crank with single ring in 46/48/50/52/54 tooth.

Free hub: FH-M950 and HB-M950 (front), more square shape compared to the older hourglass shape, 8/9 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 28, 32 or 36 hole rear and 28,32 or 36 hole front.

Cassette: CS-M953, 9 speed 4 Ti cogs.

Wheels: WH-M959, cross-over spoke lacing, side wall spoke mounting, disc only.

Front derailleur: FD-M952, and FD-M952-E (bracket type) with differential plate and top swing link, FD-M953 without top swing action or differential plate action.

Pedals: New PD-M959 SPD clipless pedal.

Head Parts: no XTR headset.

Chain: CN-7701 9 speed Dura Ace chain.

Brake Levers: BL-M950 for V brake.

Brakes: BR-M951 V brake (linear pull) with cartridge XTR pads, reinforced parallel link.

Other: SP-M910 26.8/27.0/27.2 in 330 length, SQ-M900 seat quick release.

Deore XT: New DH (8" rotor) disc brake, new disc brake hubs.

Rear Derailleur: RD-M750 GS (mid cage) and RD-M750 SGS (long cage), STI compatible 9 speed SIS compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M750 for V brakes, 9 speed, Optical Gear Display, Servo Wave.

Shift Levers: SL-M750, 9 speed Rapid Fire Plus pods (OGD).

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M751, BB-ES70 or BB-ES70E for E plate derailleur (sealed cartridge type), available in 4 arm with 22/32/44 rings, 165/167.5/170/172.5/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/70/73 x 107/110.5/113) threading, forged hollow crank arms.

Free hub: FH-M750, 8/9 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 32 or 36 hole rear, Parallax design with a larger hub body, new quick release design, FB-M756 (L for black and S for Silver) for disc brake.

Front hub: HB-M750, Parallax design with standard 9 mm steel axle, HB-M751 Parallax design with 11 mm aluminum axle, FH-M756 (L for black and S for Silver) for disc brake.

Cassette: CS-M750 cassette sprockets, 9 speed Hyperglide, aluminum carrier design.

Wheels: WH-M575 Disc, cross-over spoke lacing, side wall spoke mounting, disc or V brake compatible.

Front derailleur: FD-M750 or FD-M750 E (E plate style) (top swing) or FD-M751 without top swing mechanism.

Pedals: PD-M545 and PD-M646 clipless pedals.

Head Parts: HP-M741 (1 1/8") only size available.

Chain: CN-HG93: 9 speed compatible.

Brake Levers: BL-M755 lever for hydraulic disc brake or BL-M739-S for V brakes.

Brakes: BR-M755 hydraulic disc brake caliper or BR-M750 V brakes with cartridge pads, reinforced parallel link, SM-RT75 and SM-RT75-DH (8" rotor) stainless steel disc brake rotor.

Other: no seat post, SQ-M730 seat quick release, DF-M730 deflector.

2003

XTR

All new XTR, Hollowtech II crank arms (2 piece design), first XTR disc brake with lock ring rotor, Dual Control Shift levers (brakes and shifters controlled by a single lever per side), new shiny gray finish.

Rear Derailleur: Rapid Rise (low normal) RD-M960-GS (mid cage) and RD-M960-SGS (long cage), 9 speed STI compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M960 dual control for V brakes and ST-M965 dual control for hydraulic disc brakes.

Shift Lever: no separate shifters are offered since they are integrated with the brake lever.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M960, Hollowtech II (2 piece design, integrated bottom bracket), Compact Hyperdrive chain rings, wide bearing placement 22 or 24/32/44.

Free hub: FH-M965 for center lock disc brakes and HB-M960 for V brakes, both available in 24/28/32/36 holes.

Front Hub: HB-M965 for center lock disc brake or HB-M960 for V brakes, both available in 24/28/32/36 holes.

Cassette: CS-M960, 9 speed 4 Ti cogs, 6 largest sprocket are bolted to the carrier.

Wheels: WH-M965, cross-over spoke lacing, side wall spoke mounting, center lock disc only, tubeless compatible.

Front derailleur: FD-M960, and FD-M960-E (bracket type) dual pull design (top or bottom route cable) and top swing link, FD-M961 down swing model.

Pedals: PD-M959 SPD clipless pedal.

Head Parts: no XTR headset.

Chain: CN-7701 9 speed Dura Ace chain.

Brake Levers: no separate brake levers.

Brakes: BR-M965 (IS mount) or BR966 (post mount) hydraulic disc brake, mono-body with dual opposed pistons, center lock rotor designBR-M960V brake (linear pull) with cartridge XTR pads, reinforced parallel link, SM-RT96 rotor, SM-BH96 brake hose.

Other: no seat post shown.

Deore XT

New FC-M752 crank set and BB-ES71 bottom bracket.

Rear Derailleur: RD-M750 GS (mid cage) and RD-M750 SGS (long cage), STI compatible 9 speed SIS compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M750 for V brakes, 9 speed, Optical Gear Display, Servo Wave.

Shift Levers: SL-M750, 9 speed Rapid Fire Plus pods (OGD).

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M752, BB-ES71 or BB-ES71E for E plate derailleur (sealed cartridge type), available in 4 arm with 22/32/44 rings, 165/170/172.5/175/180 lengths, cups available in English (68/70/73 x 113/118) threading, forged hollow crank arms, new see through hollow bottom brackets also FC-M752-K that is chain case compatible.

Free hub: FH-M750, 8/9 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 32 or 36 hole rear, Parallax design with a larger hub body, new quick release design, FB-M756 (L for black and S for Silver) for disc brake.

Front hub: HB-M752, Parallax design with standard 9 mm steel axle, HB-M753 Parallax design with 11 mm aluminum axle, FH-M756 (L for black and S for Silver) for disc brake.

Cassette: CS-M750 cassette sprockets, 9 speed Hyperglide, aluminum carrier design.

Wheels: WH-M575 Disc, cross-over spoke lacing, side wall spoke mounting, disc or V brake compatible.

Front derailleur: FD-M750 or FD-M750 E (E plate style) (top swing) or FD-M751 without top swing mechanism.

Pedals: PD-M545 and PD-M646 clipless pedals.

Head Parts: HP-M741 (1 1/8") only size available.

Chain: CN-HG93: 9 speed compatible.

Brake Levers: New BL-M756 hydraulic lever for use with 6" rotors and still use theBL-M755 lever for hydraulic disc brake with 8" rotor or BL-M739-S for V brakes.

Brakes: BR-M755 hydraulic disc brake caliper or BR-M750 V brakes with cartridge pads, reinforced parallel link, SM-RT75 and SM-RT75-DH (8" rotor) stainless steel disc brake rotor.

Other: no seat post, SQ-M730 seat quick release, DF-M730 deflector.

2004

XTR

XTR, Hollowtech II crank arms (2 piece design), first XTR disc brake with lock ring rotor, Dual Control Shift levers (brakes and shifters controlled by a single lever per side), new shiny gray finish.

Rear Derailleur: Rapid Rise (low normal) RD-M960-GS (mid cage) and RD-M960-SGS (long cage), 9 speed STI compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M960 dual control for V brakes and ST-M965 dual control for hydraulic disc brakes.

Shift Lever: SL-M952 Rapid Fire Plus separate shifters are still available.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M960, Hollowtech II (2 piece design, integrated bottom bracket), Compact Hyperdrive chain rings, wide bearing placement 22 or 24/32/44, 165, 167.5, 170, 172.5, 175, 177.5 or 180mm arms.

Free hub: FH-M965 for center lock disc brakes and HB-M960 for V brakes, both available in 28/32/36 holes.

Front Hub: HB-M965 for center lock disc brake or HB-M960 for V brakes, both available in 24/28/32/36 holes.

Cassette: CS-M960, 9 speed 4 Ti cogs, 6 largest sprocket are bolted to the carrier 11/32, 11/34 or 12/34.

Wheels: WH-M965, cross-over spoke lacing, side wall spoke mounting, center lock disc only, tubeless compatible.

Front derailleur: FD-M960, and FD-M960-E (bracket type) dual pull design (top or bottom route cable) and top swing link, FD-M961 down swing model Both derailleurs are available in a 34.9mm clamp and a 31.8mm clamp with a shim for 28.6mm).

Pedals: PD-M959 SPD clipless pedal.

Head Parts: no XTR headset.

Chain: CN-7701 9 speed Dura Ace chain.

Brake Levers: BL-M950 V brake levers are still available.

Brakes: BR-M965 (IS mount) or BR966 (post mount) hydraulic disc brake, mono-body with dual opposed pistons, center lock rotor design BR-M960V brake (linear pull) with cartridge XTR pads, reinforced parallel link, SM-RT96 rotor, SM-BH96 brake hose.

Other: no seat post shown.

Deore XT

New group uses more of the technology that was introduced on the previous generation XTR components.

Rear Derailleur: RD-M760 GS (mid cage) and RD-M750 SGS (long cage), STI compatible 9 speed SIS compatible, Low Normal type.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M760 for V brakes, ST-M965 for hydraulic disc brakes, dual control style 3 x 9 shifters.

Shift Levers: no separate shift levers.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M760, Hollowtech II integrated bottom bracket with outboard bearings, 22/32/44 chain rings with 165, 170, 175 or 180mm arms FC-M761 same as 760 except chain case compatible with 26/36/48 rings.

Free hub: FH-M760, 8/9 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 32 or 36 hole rear (available in silver or black), rubber cap for Center Lock, FH-M765 for Center Lock disc brake, 32/36 hole in silver or black.

Front hub: HB-M760, 32/36 hole in silver or black, HB-M765 Center Lock for disc brake, 32 or 36 hole in black or silver.

Cassette: CS-M760 cassette sprockets, 9 speed Hyperglide, aluminum carrier design, 11/32 or 11/34.

Wheels: WH-M765 Disc for Center Lock disc brakes, cross-over spoke lacing, side wall spoke mounting, similar to XTR wheels with less expensive materials or use WH-M575 Disc, cross-over spoke lacing, side wall spoke mounting, disc or V brake compatible )uses IS standard disc mounting).

Front derailleur: all derailleurs are multi pull (bottom or top pull) FD-M760 or FD-M760 E (E plate style) (top swing) or FD-M761 with down swing mechanism, clamp type derailleurs come with 34.9mm clamp with shims for 31.8mm and 28.6mm seat tubes.

Pedals: PD-M540 and PD-M959clipless pedals can be used.

Head Parts: None.

Chain: CN-HG93: 9 speed compatible.

Brake Levers: BL-M756 for use with disc brake, BL-M739-S for V brakes.

Brakes: BR-M765 hydraulic disc brake caliper or BR-M760 V brakes with cartridge pads, reinforced parallel link, SM-RT77 and SM-RT77-L (8" rotor) stainless steel disc brake rotor, Center Lock style.

Other:

Saint

Partial component group, oriented towards the hardcore or freeride crowd.

Rear Derailleur: RD-M800 GS (mid cage), RD-M800 SS (short cage) and RD-M800 SGS (long cage), STI compatible 9 speed SIS compatible, Low Normal type, mounts to axle for strength (also listed for BMX style drop out).

Rapid Fire Shifters: use parts from other group.

Shift Levers: use parts from other groups.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M800, Hollowtech II integrated bottom bracket with outboard bearings, available in 170 or 175mm arms with single 34/38/42/46 tooth ring or 22/32 rings and bash guard or 22/32/44 rings.

Free hub: FH-M800, 8/9 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 32 or 36 hole rear, Center Lock, through axle style, uses axle-mount derailleur.

Front hub: HB-M800, 32/36 hole, Center Lock for disc brake, uses 20mm through axle.

Cassette: use parts from other groups.

Wheels: use parts from other groups.

Front derailleur: use parts from other groups.

Pedals: use parts from other groups.

Head Parts: None.

Chain: use parts from other groups.

Brake Levers: use parts from other groups.

Brakes: BR-M800 hydraulic disc brake caliper, mono body style, opposed 2 piston caliper, SM-RT80S and SM-RT80 (8" rotor) stainless steel disc brake rotor, Center Lock style.

2005

New LX component group with trickle down technology and the new Hone group (lesser price version of Saint).

XTR

XTR, Hollowtech II crank arms (2 piece design), first XTR disc brake with lock ring rotor, Dual Control Shift levers (brakes and shifters controlled by a single lever per side), new shiny gray finish.

Rear Derailleur: Rapid Rise (low normal) RD-M960-GS (mid cage) and RD-M960-SGS (long cage), 9 speed STI compatible.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M960 dual control for V brakes and ST-M965 dual control for hydraulic disc brakes.

Shift Lever: SL-M952 Rapid Fire Plus separate shifters are still available.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M960, Hollowtech II (2 piece design, integrated bottom bracket), Compact Hyperdrive chain rings, wide bearing placement 22 or 24/32/44, 165, 167.5, 170, 172.5, 175, 177.5 or 180mm arms.

Free hub: FH-M965 for center lock disc brakes and HB-M960 for V brakes, both available in 28/32/36 holes.

Front Hub: HB-M965 for center lock disc brake or HB-M960 for V brakes, both available in 24/28/32/36 holes.

Cassette: CS-M960, 9 speed 4 Ti cogs, 6 largest sprocket are bolted to the carrier 11/32, 11/34 or 12/34.

Wheels: WH-M965, cross-over spoke lacing, side wall spoke mounting, center lock disc only, tubeless compatible.

Front derailleur: FD-M960, and FD-M960-E (bracket type) dual pull design (top or bottom route cable) and top swing link, FD-M961 down swing model Both derailleurs are available in a 34.9mm clamp and a 31.8mm clamp with a shim for 28.6mm).

Pedals: PD-M959 SPD clipless pedal.

Head Parts: no XTR headset.

Chain: CN-7701 9 speed Dura Ace chain.

Brake Levers: BL-M950 V brake levers are still available.

Brakes: BR-M965 (IS mount) or BR966 (post mount) hydraulic disc brake, mono-body with dual opposed pistons, center lock rotor design BR-M960V brake (linear pull) with cartridge XTR pads, reinforced parallel link, SM-RT96 rotor, SM-BH96 brake hose.

Other: no seat post shown.

Deore XT

Rear Derailleur: RD-M760 GS (mid cage) and RD-M750 SGS (long cage), STI compatible 9 speed SIS compatible, Low Normal type.

Rapid Fire Shifters: ST-M760 for V brakes, ST-M965 for hydraulic disc brakes, dual control style 3 x 9 shifters.

Shift Levers: new SL-M751 Rapid Fire Plus shifter with Shimano logos.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M760, Hollowtech II integrated bottom bracket with outboard bearings, 22/32/44 chain rings with 165, 170, 175 or 180mm arms FC-M761 same as 760 except chain case compatible with 26/36/48 rings.

Free hub: FH-M760, 8/9 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 32 or 36 hole rear (available in silver or black), rubber cap for Center Lock, FH-M765 for Center Lock disc brake, 32/36 hole in silver or black.

Front hub: HB-M760, 32/36 hole in silver or black, HB-M765 Center Lock for disc brake, 32 or 36 hole in black or silver.

Cassette: CS-M760 cassette sprockets, 9 speed Hyperglide, aluminum carrier design, 11/32 or 11/34.

Wheels: WH-M765 Disc for Center Lock disc brakes, cross-over spoke lacing, side wall spoke mounting, similar to XTR wheels with less expensive materials or use WH-M575 Disc, cross-over spoke lacing, side wall spoke mounting, disc or V brake compatible )uses IS standard disc mounting).

Front derailleur: all derailleurs are multi pull (bottom or top pull) FD-M760 or FD-M760 E (E plate style) (top swing) or FD-M761 with down swing mechanism, clamp type derailleurs come with 34.9mm clamp with shims for 31.8mm and 28.6mm seat tubes.

Pedals: PD-M540 and PD-M959clipless pedals can be used.

Head Parts: None.

Chain: CN-HG93: 9 speed compatible.

Brake Levers: BL-M756 for use with disc brake.

Brakes: BR-M765 hydraulic disc brake caliper or BR-M760 V brakes with cartridge pads, reinforced parallel link, SM-RT77 and SM-RT77-L (8" rotor) stainless steel disc brake rotor, Center Lock style.

Other:

Saint

Partial component group, oriented towards the hardcore or freeride crowd.

Rear Derailleur: RD-M800 GS (mid cage), RD-M800 SS (short cage) and RD-M800 SGS (long cage), STI compatible 9 speed SIS compatible, Low Normal type, mounts to axle for strength (all for 153mm O.L.D.) and NEW RD-M805 which has the same options as above but for 150mm O.L.D.

Rapid Fire Shifters: New ST-M800 dual control lever for hydraulic disc brakes.

Shift Levers: New SL-M751 Rapid Fire Plus shifter pods.

Front Chain ring and Bottom Bracket: FC-M800, Hollowtech II integrated bottom bracket with outboard bearings, available in 170 or 175mm arms with single 34/38/42/46 tooth ring or 22/32 rings and bash guard or 22/32/44 rings (all for 68/73 mm bottom bracket shells) New FC-M805 cranks which are the same as above except for 83mm bottom bracket shells.

Free hub: FH-M800, 8/9 speed compatible, OLD rear 135, 32 or 36 hole rear, Center Lock, through axle style, uses axle-mount derailleur, NEW FH-M805 for 150mm O.L.D.

Front hub: HB-M800, 32/36 hole, Center Lock for disc brake, uses 20mm through axle.

Cassette: use parts from other groups.

Wheels: use parts from other groups.

Front derailleur: New FD-M805, top swing, dual pull, multi clamp and FD-M806 down swing, dual pull multi clamp (all for 150mm O.L.D.).

Pedals: use parts from other groups.

Head Parts: None.

Chain: use parts from other groups.

Brake Levers: use parts from other groups.

Brakes: BR-M800 hydraulic disc brake caliper, mono body style, opposed 2 piston caliper, SM-RT80S and SM-RT80 (8" rotor) stainless steel disc brake rotor, Center Lock style.

Shimano Production Dates

Shimano uses a two digit code to track the date of manufacture. The first letter is the year and the second digit will be the month (EI would be September of 1980). Generally, the code is fairly easy to spot but is usually on the "back side" of the part.

Shimano Year Code

A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K	L	M	N	O	P	Q	R	S	T	U	V	W	X	Y	Z
1976	1977	1978	1979	1980	1981	1982	1983	1984	1985	1986	1987	1988	1989	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001
2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008

Shimano Month Code

A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K	L
January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December