Shimano recently introduced its new CUES drivetrain specific to electric commuter bikes. Incorporating all the fancy technology found on its high-end, performance-oriented drive trains, the new CUES drivetrain certainly elevates the performance of city-focused electric bikes—but what about those looking for sheer lightweight and top-of-the-line performance? Well, that’s where Shimano’s new XT Di2 e-bike specific drivetrain comes in.
Avid mountain bikers would certainly be familiar with Shimano’s XT range. Be it in electric or non-electric form, the Deore XT range goes back more than two decades, and slots below the XTR range in Shimano’s performance-oriented mountain bike drivetrains. Now, the newest XT Di2 drivetrain is an e-bike specific setup that incorporates some truly cutting-edge tech. Let’s take a closer look.
