What are the Shimano derailleur grades?

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Stewart
07/29/25 11:53am
Shimano derailleurs are classified into 8 grades, ranked from highest to lowest: XTR, XT, LX, Deore, Alivio, Acera, Altus, and Tourney. Additionally, Shimano is a high-end bicycle component manufacturer, specializing in the production and sales of bicycle parts. Regarding the names of Shimano's various grade groups: For mountain cross-country use: The sports-grade mountain cross-country groups, ranked from highest to lowest, are: XTR, Deore XT, Deore LX, Deore, ALIVIO, Acera, ALTUS, TOURNEY. Lower grades like C050 and SIS, which are for civilian use, are not included here. There are also HONE (between XT and LX, suitable for heavy XC and AM), SAINT (between XTR and XT, suitable for AM and FR), DXR for small-wheel bikes, and the less commonly used Capreo. For road use: The sports-grade road groups, ranked from highest to lowest, are: DURA-ACE, Ultegra, 105, TIAGRA, SORA, 2200.
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