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The Shimano XT groupset has virtually all of the technologies that the Shimano XTR debuted. It weighs more, but is about half the price. After testing it for over a year, we have a clear idea: it would be very difficult to tell the difference between its performance and the XTR with your eyes closed. Here are all the details of the Shimano XT groupset: 0:00 Overview 0:54 Cassette 2:56 Cranks and chainrings 5:05 Shifter 6:22 Rear derailleur 7:38 Brakes 9:56 Hubs 10:36 Conclusions