The completely redesigned Deore is definitely more than a medium range component group with identical technological features as XTR and Deore XT. The new Deore could be considered as the most allround bicycle components ever. The perfect parts for sporty mountain bike riders, but also the best price/performance choice for trekking and touring bikes.
Deore incorporates now more high tech than ever: Dual Control Levers incombination with Low-Normal rear derailleurs for super smooth and intuitiveshifting characteristics. Hydraulic disc brakes for superb stopping powerand improved hubs and cranks for extra rigidity and durability. Allcomponents will be available in a silver and a black color version foroptimal bike tuning. The design concept of this group could be described as"Smart and Sharp".
Deore will have two types of Dual Control Levers. One for hydraulic discbrakes and the other for V-Brakes and mechanical disc brakes. The front andrear derailleurs both incorporate a wide link design for extra rigidity thatallows faster and even more precise shifting. Front derailleurs areavailable in a Top Swing as well as a Down Swing version and they will becompatible with 44 and 48 teeth front chainrings. The rear derailleur has anincreased capacity of 45T. Also maximum choice in front chainwheels: blackor silver, with or without chaincase compatibility, 48-36-26 or 44-32-22teeth, 170 or 175mm. All Deore cranksets have been developed with theOCTALINK spline system and HOLLOWTECH crank arms.
The hydraulic disc brakes have two opposed pistons and 160, 180 and 203mmrotor sizes will be available. The disc brakes are very quick and easy toassemble thanks to shim-less caliper fixation. Both resin and metal brakepads will be available. Resin pads for perfect controllability in dryweather conditions and metal pads for powerful and durable brakingcharacteristics in wet and muddy circumstances. The V-Brakes have beendeveloped with longer brake arms of 107mm for more mud guard clearance. Thehubs have cup and cone bearings and an internal grease sleeve system thatincreases service life. Deore hubs will be available in black and in silver,with and without Center Lock rotor mount system and in 32 and 36 spoke holesversions.
Deore Rapidfire Plus shifters, a redesigned Top-Normal rear derailleur andseparate brake levers for hydraulic disc brakes and V-Brakes will also beavailable to offer maximum choice for our customers.
New Deore: High technology, a wide range of available specifications formountain, trekking and touring bikes, a reasonable price and a moderndesign. What else would you need?
Availability in the market : September 2005
