Shimano: MY09 Repositions MTB and Trekking Groupsets

Shimano has decided to reposition Deore LX as an all-out components series for Trekking bikes and to develop at the same level a completely new line for the MTB segment, the SLX. SLX targets Extreme, All Mountain, Trail and Cross Country use. SLX includes two types of Hollowtech II cranksets for different types of mountain