Is it worth a $120 difference to upgrade from an Deore to an XTR shifter? Absolutely not! But, it is definitely worth it to spend an extra $16 to get yourself an XT shifter that has MultiRelease, InstantRelease, and a sealed housing. This video explains the differences between the 4 shifters in the Shimano 12speed lineup.

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Helpful Links

My Shimano 12Speed Shifter Comparison Guide Complete with exploded views, product links, part numbers, etc.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

My Shimano Crankset Comparison Video:    • Shimano's Deore Crankset is $477 CHEA...  
My Shimano Chain Comparison Video:    • Shimano's XTR Chain Is Actually the B...  
My Shimano Cassette Comparison Video:    • Shimano's $82 AllSteel Deore Cassett...  
My Shimano Shifter Comparison Video:    • Shimano Shifter Showdown | How is the...  
My Shimano Rear Derailleur Comparison Video:    • Deore to XTR for less than $25!! | Sh...  

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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/3PflTL0 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 Intro
01:08 Transition
01:34 Shifter Comparisons Weight & Price
03:37 Shifter Comparisons Sealed Housings
04:29 Shifter Comparisons MultiRelease
07:14 Shifter Comparisons Instant Release
08:42 Conclusion
09:04 Outro

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