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2013 Shimano XTR components will be the same or different?

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#1 ·
Been in the biking scene for a year now so don't really know how component manufacturers work. I assume the current 2012 XTR lineup will have no significant changes for the 2013 right?

Is it every 4 years or so that there is a full refresh of the product line? If so, are there minor changes or model # changes between the product refreshes?

I am wondering if I should wait to to upgrade to the 2012 or 2013 XTR lineup crank and cassette.


Thanks
 
#3 ·
Shimano XTR crank and cassette remain unchanged for 2013. Only the levers and the rear derailleurs have received new part numbers so are the only ones that change for 2013:

RD-M980 is now RD-M981 (Direct Mount Rear Derailleur Capable)
RD-M985 is now RD-M986 (Direct Mount Rear Derailleur Capable)

SL-M980 is now SL-M980-A (2012 Speed Lever Revision, horizontal adjustability lost)
 
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