Shimano's 12-speed chains are functionally identical to one another... at first. The XTR lasts twice as long as the Deore before reaching the 0.5% stretch mark. After this point you run the rist of damaging your cassette or chainring. The XTR also costs 2x as much as the Deore, but having to purchase and change your chain out half as often is worth a lot in my book. The $/mile value may be the same for both the XTR and the Deore, but the XTR gets my vote for best bang for the buck for the labor savings alone. The 10g weight savings just happens to be a (very small) side perk.
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🔗 Helpful Links
My Shimano 12-Speed Chain Comparison Guide - Complete with specs, product links, part numbers, etc. - There is also a tab listing out @EMTBVideos results with links to his videos.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SXg6SI7aRCYZ3Pv6VO23a1zqXbCsVor2X5_uGcU7yT0/edit?usp=sharing
@EMTBVideos Videos Chain Testing Videos:
Deore vs SLX: https://youtu.be/6Irb_BQl97w?si=PeTa9AbAOddOEwmd
SLX vs XT: https://youtu.be/ZrCp52b34Uk?si=i1tv38UUJWtvGjX3 (The XT data from this one is incorrect. Watch the XT vs XTR video for an explanation)
XT vx XTR: https://youtu.be/INMZqAICQWU?si=X3bLArmvenVCbw4t
My Shimano Crankset Comparison Video: https://youtu.be/cBh2Qz1H-kA
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
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🚲 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/3sYA27J🥇 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)
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📚 Chapters
00:00 - Opening
01:42 - Intro
02:07 - Specs & Pricing
07:51 - Conclusion
09:06 - Outro
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