Don’t you just love trickle down technology? In 2011, a 10 speed upgrade for XTR became available, as well as a completely redesigned groupset, and it was only a matter of time before that flowed on to the Deore and SLX groupsets. The 2012 SLX group is looking pretty swish and features some cool stuff directly borrowed from XTR. It will be interesting to see what the 2012 XT will be like, it’s due to be released a little later, but my guess is it’s gonna give you some serious bang for your buck. Head over here for more pictures and to visit the site of someone who actually got sent a press release (I’m not bitter).

VIDEO | Commencal – T.E.M.P.O. – Hugo Frixtalon
Jump aboard the new COMMENCAL T.E.M.P.O with Hugo Frixtalon in British Columbia for this edit that oozes that late summer heat feel!
The T.E.M.P.O is our brand new short travel trail bike, a real playful powerhouse, designed to make the most of all those dream trails where the terrain is just calling out for you to enjoy.
Damn, they are going to see XTR sales dry up I am picking… only 20 grams between SLX and XTR trail pedal now.
Damn, they are going to see XTR sales dry up I am picking… only 20 grams between SLX and XTR trail pedal now.