Why I ride Shimano XTR?
Hey, what’s up guys? Welcome to my first blog on RideShimano. My name is Scotty Laughland. I’m a professional mountain biker, adventure athlete and now a #Shimanorider. I’ve been lucky enough to take my bike across Europe, from the Alps to the Highlands of Scotland, so my bike has covered many a mountain.
As athletes we all strive to be the best, to be the fastest and to push our limits. And we need our equipment to do the same. So when the option of riding with XTR Di2 came about, it was something I couldn’t turn down. Racers I know use the Di2 version and they rave about it, so I couldn’t wait to give it a try.
I built up my Santa Cruz Bronson and was immediately impressed with how easy it was to mount the Di2 components. The battery I placed in the steerer tube of the fork, and the shifter, rear mech and head unit all easily connected together. I also chose PRO’s Tharsis bar and stem, which was designed for Di2 and made for seamless integration with the cables running through the bars. It makes the system look almost wireless, it’s super neat.