Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset Reviews

Review score: 9.5/10 – Updated September, 2024

Latest Price: £399.99 – Save 43% (RRP: £699.99)

Take a look now to discover what makes Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset worthy of a review score of 9.5 out of 10.

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• Brand – Shimano
• Videos
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Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset features

Quality

Quality is without doubt one of the most important factors that we consider when buying bikes, parts, accessories or clothing. As you’d imagine it’s especially important when buying Groupsets. Let’s take at a look at the sort of things you can look at when trying to ascertain the quality of Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset.

The first thing is material. Looking at what Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset is made of will give you a really good idea of the quality overall. Take a look at the specs above and you should be able to see the material. It’s then up to you to decide if it meets your expectation.

Similarly you’ll also want to spend some time looking at the features too. Again the table above, listing the features will give you a really good overview. However you should think about the sort of features that you’d expect when buying new Groupsets. It’s worth writing a list of the “must-have” features so that you don’t end up compromising and missing some important features, or alternatively end up buying an unnecessarily high specced product.

There’s also a lot of merit in checking out the brand of the product and looking at the various brands that are selling Groupsets. Brands like Shimano are of courses extremely well respected in the cycling community so you know you’re getting a fantastic product with them. But if you’re undecided on your product you should write up a list of brands that you’d be happy to buy. It’s a great way of filtering and narrowing down the number of products when you’re searching.

Next up you’ll want to think about the price and use that as a guide to set your expectations of the quality. If you’re buying the cheapest of the options in the Groupsets category you should probably expect it to not be of as good quality as the most expensive. It sounds obvious of course. But this is where you can get a bit clever and use your combination of features, specs, materials and other factors to work together to get a really good quality product at the best price. We often draw up a list of “must-haves” and use these as filters when shopping online so that you’re only seeing products that meet your criteria. You can then sort by Price>Low to get the best deals.

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Comparing Prices

Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for Groupsets.

It’s at this stage of the buying process, when you’re looking at different options, that you should set a budget. Do some research to understand how much roughly you can expect to pay for the sort of level of product that you’re looking for. Then match that to your own personal circumstance and how much you can afford to spend. This will really help you in narrowing down the right product for you.

Price of Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset

So the first aspect of price that we’re going to look at is the price of Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset.

We run regular scans across the web to find the best prices for the products that we review, from a range of cycling retailers. The best price we managed to find Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset was over at Chain Reaction Cycles where the price was £399.99 in our latest search.

Based on this price we’ve scored it 9.5 out of 10 for price.

Average price of Groupsets

Next we wanted to look at how much you can expect to pay, on average, for Groupsets.

We found 66 in the Groupsets category over at Chain Reaction Cycles. We looked at the average price of the products within this category and found the average is £881.77, making it below average at £399.99.

It’s sometimes helpful to look at how much the prices can vary. Especially when setting yourself a budget, or when trying to understand just how much you could spend on Groupsets. We found that the most expensive product currently available was £2999.99, whilst the cheapest we managed to find was £9.99.

With 66 products available we worked out that 43 cost more than Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset and 21 were cheaper.

Cost of Shimano products

At Chain Reaction Cycles we found 854 products from Shimano, of which 19 were in the Groupsets category.

For now though we’re looking at Shimano branded products in all categories. The average price of these products was £94.29 making this product above average.

You’ll also be interested to know that the cheapest Shimano product we found was £1.00 and the highest price we could find from them was £1999.99.

Of the 854 from Shimano, 25 were more expensive than Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset and 827 were cheaper.

How much are Shimano Groupsets?

We then wanted to get a bit more specific and only look at Shimano products that are listed in the Groupsets category.

The average price of the 19 products that match this search was £711.36, with the cheapest coming in at £239.99 and highest price was £1999.99. With the average being £711.36, Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset comes in below average.

12 products that meet this search were more expensive than Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset and 6 were cheaper.

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Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset Reviews

Reading reviews is an amazing way of getting a good feel for a product without actually being able to try it or see it first.

There are two different types of reviews, and we also recommend reading both.

1. Expert reviews – In the cycle industry there are loads of really reliable trusted resources for expert reviews. For example if you’re looking to buy a new bike, BikeRadar Bike Reviews are great.

2. Customer reviews – these are probably your best resource for information. There’s no finances or influence involved, they’re purely just honest reviews from customers that have bought and used the product. The reason we love customer reviews so much is because no matter if their view is good or bad, there’s a very good chance that it will be honest and unbiased.

Our best advice is to head over to Chain Reaction Cycles and read the Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset reviews there.

Based on what we’ve seen in terms of reviews for Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset, it really does look like a great buy. So for the review score, we’ve scored it 9.7 out of 10. The average review score for all products in the Groupsets category at Chain Reaction Cycles is 4.2 out of 5.

Owner reviews, as we say, are one of the most important pieces of research that we can do before we buy. So, with that in mind, if you do go on to buy Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset or another similar product, like Shimano Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Road Groupset reviews or Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 11 Speed Road Groupset reviews we’d love you to leave a review in the comments below. It will really help future buyers just like you, when they’re looking to buy Groupsets.

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Brand

As we said in the pricing part of the review, brand is a really important consideration, but especially so when looking to buy Groupsets. But as you’re probably already aware, you’re on to a great choice if you do go with Shimano, as they’re a fantastic brand, making amazing products.

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YouTube Video of Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset

Below we’ve embedded a video from YouTube where we’ve searched for Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset reviews.

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Summary

Overall, we’ve been hugely impressed by the quality, price, reviews and features of Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset. We’d say that as long as it fits your budget and meets your expectations in terms of features/spec…it’s a really strong contender. That’s why we’ve scored it a massive 9.5/10 overall.

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Further product details

• Product ID 1: 25010918049
• Product ID 2: 719398UK
• Brand: Shimano
• Model number: 5360724750
• RRP: £699.99
• EAN: 8056039936966
• Description: Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset – No RotorsShimano’s XT 1×11 Groupset is one of the most eagerly anticipated groupsets of recent years. Smooth, crisp and precise shifting combined with reliable and powerful braking make this an incredibly efficient groupset.Features:XT FC-M8000 CranksetWith a unique four-arm spider and Hollowtech II construction putting strength just where it’s needed, the FC-M8000 chainset provides unrivalled strength-to-weight ratio.XT FC-M8000 Crankset Features: XT FC-M8000 crankset with 32t chainring Crank Arm Length: 170mm or 175mm New 4-arm design for stiffness and lighter weight Hollowtech II construction Durable teeth using a plated steel construction supported by a carbon composite (CFRP) carrier body 11-speed Compatible Bolt Circle Diameter:¬†96mm Chain Line:¬†50.4mmXT SL-M8000¬†Rear ShifterThe Rapidfire Plus Shift Lever allows you to downshift three gears in one click and operate shifts using your thumb or index finger. The levers are lower profile and feature improved ergonomics and longer levers that decrease shift effort.XT SL-M8000¬†Rear Shifter Features: Rapidfire Plus levers 2-way Release Optislick inner cable 20% reduction in shift effort over XT M780 Improved vivid index mechanismXT RD-M8000-11 GS Rear DerailleurThe XT RD-M8000 rear derailleur features Shimano’s Shadow RD+ technology and a refined geometry for increased stability. SLX series Shimano Shadow RD+ derailleurs use adjustable stabilisers for either maximum stability or lower shift effort.XT RD-M8000-11 GS Rear Derailleur Features: Shifting Action:¬†Shadow RD+ Cage Length:¬†Medium cage Mount Type:¬†Direct attachment (Conventional)/direct mount compatible (w/o bracket spec available) Maximum Sprocket:¬†42T (1×11-speed) Minimum Sprocket:¬†11T Front Difference:¬†Max 10T Total Capacity:¬†39T Shadow design with optimised, shallow slant angle, low profile design Chain stability improved Improved driving and shifting stability Adjustable clutch tension High efficiency pulleysXT CS-M8000-11¬†CassetteThe new¬†XT M8000 11-speed Hyperglide cassette utilises a lighter aluminium spider construction with aluminium and steel cogs providing an extremely wide gear range whilst minimising weight. Ride anywhere with smooth and precise gear changes.XT CS-M8000-11¬†Cassette Features: Cassette:¬†XT CS-M8000 11-42T Dyna-sys technology offers smooth and precise gear changes and a close ratio gear range for optimal cadence Optimal balance of light weight and durabilitySLX HG701 ChainNew symmetrical design chain that offers smooth shifts and maximum durability. It has been designed to run specifically with Shimano 11-speed Dyna-Sys systems for optimal pedalling efficiency.SLX HG701 Chain Features: Outer plate design has been developed to reduce the chance of chain suck Sil-Tec surface treatment technology (PTFE plating) on inner links that is smooth running and increases durability Number of Links: 116 The inner plate has been developed for better contact with gears providing smoother shifting under high load, giving efficient pedalling, increased rigidity and near silent running Chain Width:¬†5.62mm Average Weight:¬†257gXT M8000 BrakesetThe new M8000 brakes from Shimano are a lighter and more durable brake and offer confidence inspiring disc braking for all MTB riding styles. Shimano upgraded the system with a new, integrated master cylinder that gives a sleeker look, saves weight and frees up valuable handlebar space.XT M8000 Brakeset Features: Brake Lever:¬†2-Finger, Forged Alloy Reach Adjuster:¬†Yes Servo Wave Action Power Adjuster:¬†Yes Brake Hose Type:¬†SM-BH90-SBM Calliper Mount Type:¬†Hydraulic Disc Brake – Post Mount Piston Type:¬†2 Mount:¬†Hinged clamp for quick installation, I-spec-II compatible Brake Hose Lengths:¬†Front Approx 800mm – Rear Approx 1400mm BB MT-800-P Press-Fit Bottom Bracket A 2-year warranty is offered with all Shimano products from Chain Reaction Cycles (3 years on Dura-Ace and XTR products).Buy Shimano Components¬†from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
• Full Category: Components > Groupsets
• Savings percentage from RRP: 43%
• Size: 11-46t
• Unisex
• 300
• Adult

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Other options for Groupsets

As you’d imagine there are so many options out there when buying Groupsets. 66 in fact.

A few of our other favourites that we spotted when researching Shimano XT M8000 1x11sp MTB Groupset included,
Shimano Ultegra R8070 Di2 11sp Road Groupset reviews, Shimano Ultegra R8020 11sp Road Groupset reviews, or we really liked the look of Shimano Ultegra R8050 11sp Di2 Road Groupset reviews as another alternative.