Pshaw, wait for the new XTR cranks, they can use STD shimano XT rings instead of the uber expensive and v soft ( a ride in the mud and there finished) XTR ones.

the new XTR rings look interesting with the integrated carbon. not totaly sold on the derailer asthetics with the big X , they also look kinda like SRAM now. i do like the simplification of the dual control lever as