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Shimano introduces 2006 Deore group
Shimano’s Deore group plays an interesting role in the company’s overall position in the mountain bike marketplace. For years, Deore parts have been a staple for riders on a budget; the parts are relatively inexpensive and fairly durable. Now, Shimano has announced a revamped 2006 Deore lineup (via Bike Magic). While there’s nothing in the set that comes as a surprise to those in the know, it appears as though the Deore group continues to provide a well-priced alternative to high end components.
I was half-expecting / half-hoping that the Hollowtech II system would trickle down to the Deore crankset this year. Instead Shimano opted to stick with the older Octalink bottom bracket system. Dual control levers, new disc brakes, redesigned centre lock hubs, and a low-normal rear derailleur make their appearance for 2006 as well.
1. Posted by Review of the Shimano Deore LX group » The Biking Hub | 6:39 am, 5 January 2006
[…] As mentioned previously, Shimano’s 2006 Deore group featured a bunch of trickle-down technologies that, up until a couple of years ago, could be found only on the insanely high priced XTR lineup. Now, the same can be said about the Deore LX lineup, which now features competitively-priced versions of Shimano hydraulic brakes, the Hollowtech II crankset, a low-normal derailleur (I love the shifting action of these things), and Dual Control levers. […]