Shimano Shifter Showdown | How is the Deore XT Shifter this CHEAP??

Is it worth a $120 difference to upgrade from an Deore to an XTR shifter? Absolutely not! But, it is definitely worth it to spend an extra $16 to get yourself an XT shifter that has Multi-Release, Instant-Release, and a sealed housing. This video explains the differences between the 4 shifters in the Shimano 12-speed lineup. ———————————————————————— 🔗 Helpful Links My Shimano 12-Speed Shifter Comparison Guide - Complete with exploded views, product links, part numbers, etc. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iQWQ4oRJAp5PlChQtmpdvRBwYLyd1CAcuf8Tm_6rNeQ/edit?usp=sharing My Shimano Crankset Comparison Video: https://youtu.be/cBh2Qz1H-kA My Shimano Chain Comparison Video: https://youtu.be/JJj5Mn0upmA My Shimano Cassette Comparison Video: https://youtu.be/kME0yIAbA8k My Shimano Shifter Comparison Video: https://youtu.be/4NyrOKp09fI My Shimano Rear Derailleur Comparison Video: https://youtu.be/pAL4H8k0Bco ———————————————————————— 🚲 Product Links Cranksets Deore - https://amzn.to/3Pxh8N2 🥇Best Bang for Your Buck (Tied) SLX - https://amzn.to/494nZEF + https://amzn.to/3PyBQfE 🥇 Best Bang for Your Buck (Tied) Deore XT - https://amzn.to/43yzymk + https://amzn.to/4aqFuA7 XTR - https://amzn.to/3x6wqlR + https://amzn.to/3PICp6R Chains Deore - https://amzn.to/3uYSq1e SLX - https://amzn.to/49Imehx Deore XT - https://amzn.to/3PaSO3x XTR - https://amzn.to/4c1Yl6h 🥇 Best Bang for Your Buck Cassettes Deore - https://amzn.to/3wqtno2 🥇Best Bang for Your Buck (Tied) SLX - https://amzn.to/3wsZC67 🥇 Best Bang for Your Buck (Tied) Deore XT - https://amzn.to/4bJ7Ua6 XTR - Check your LBS! Shifters Deore - https://amzn.to/47DdSXy SLX - https://amzn.to/3uKO79n Deore XT - https://amzn.to/3PflTL0🥇 Best Bang for Your Buck XTR - https://amzn.to/438XxbS Rear Derailleurs Deore - https://amzn.to/3qKyAVl SLX - https://amzn.to/45k4Ygy 🥇 Best Bang for Your Buck Deore XT - https://amzn.to/3YLjFGY XTR - https://amzn.to/3V2JK4l Deore/SLX Pulley Set - https://amzn.to/3sdUd0v XT Pulley Set - https://amzn.to/3si35SN (Can be used to upgrade Deore/SLX) ———————————————————————— 📚 Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Transition 01:34 - Shifter Comparisons - Weight & Price 03:37 - Shifter Comparisons - Sealed Housings 04:29 - Shifter Comparisons - Multi-Release 07:14 - Shifter Comparisons - Instant Release 08:42 - Conclusion 09:04 - Outro ———————————————————————— Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyoto License code: ZMW665UZNR7FV8VE