Originally Posted by
Steve B.
Not a bad thing for Shimano. When I purchased my 8050 road group (partial) 2 years ago, I think it was just under $900. When I (just for giggles) priced a 1X XT upgrade it was near $800, for a single shifter and single derailer and required part. I think I’ll skip that.
What I meant was Shimano spent time and money developing an electronic shifting system which was rendered obsolete by the time it hit market, despite what they may charge for XT stuff, or even XTR.
btw, I have 11 speed XT one-by on my mtb and it shifts great.
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/review...rivetrain.html