The Acera parts (there is a 9-speed cassette on board) will have to dream of an 11-speed drivetrain like on the current XTR groupset for a long time to come - but nevertheless: the entry-level combo makes an attractive appearance and is built to suit the target group thanks to a split into a trekking and MTB section.

The Acera MTB crankset with 40-30-22 teeth cuts a fine figure on a mountain bike, and is particularly well equipped with the 22 mm chainring for bikes above 26 inches with less acceleration. The front derailleur is also designed especially for 29ers, as it makes more room for the large rear wheel thanks to its compact design. Also on board is a hydraulic brake, which benefits from the simple bleeding method of the more expensive components.

The rear derailleur - which has visually gained a significant gear - has undergone a streamlining process: thanks to its narrow design, it should be less in the way of obstacles such as stones or branches. To ensure that the beautiful shine of the 2016 Acera can last for a long time in the future, Shimao has given the parts rustproof material.

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