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).
Press Release | RockShox Product Announcement MY23
Jimmy Norris May 27, 2022
Sram/RockShox – May 27th, 2022
Our new suspension started from a blank sheet of paper. We set everything aside and started with one question: how can we continue to elevate every ride? The result is a revolutionary system designed
to deliver unprecedented control, muscle, and performance. New chassis designed with industry-first damper technology, reinvented air springs, a host of new technologies to mute trail chatter and win the fight against friction. Suspension that has the confidence to meet the demands of riders today and empower them to take the sport somewhere new tomorrow.
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.