Shimano claims its new M6100 component set within the Deore family provides a high-quality 12-speed option ‘at the most attainable price point out there.’
Just 2 years after Shimano first launched a 1×12 drivetrain in its elite-level XTR groupset, the Japanese company today announced the tech had made its way into a more budget-friendly option.
The new M6100 group now joins the Deore family, the brand’s “beginnermediate” mountain bike component set. This means entry-level mountain bikers will have more OEM-specced bikes to choose from in lower-tier price points, and it will provide intermediate riders a similarly cost-conscious option for upgrading the bike they already have.
Shimano also announced 11- and 10-speed options that will complement the M6100 within the Deore family. The M5100 updates the rear derailleur to accommodate 11-speed shifting on electric bikes, and the M4100 improves the existing 10-speed platform with a 40% price reduction, according to Shimano.
Shimano Deore M6100 12-Speed
The big news, however, is that by hitting Deore-level components, 12-speed mountain biking is poised to provide riders of all levels a better riding experience. Almost unanimously, anyone who’s ridden 1×12 prefers that setup.