The deer head btw? It indicates the absolute first generation of Deore XT. WAY before LX or XTR. It was top of the line for Shimano Mtn. The brakes are roller cam Suntour, and came on very few bikes. A b#%@h to set up correctly, but once you do, they stop almost as good as V-brakes.,,,,BD
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