Shimano XTR SL-M9100 shift lever

The new Shimano XTR 12-speed components, designed for use ranging from cross-country to enduro. Available with a crankset featuring either one or two chainrings and the new 12-speed cassettes with 10-45 and 10-51 tooth ratios. The new XTR components from the 9100 / 9120 series are not compatible with older shift levers or cassettes. The new Micro Spline freehub body is required for the cassette.

The XTR M9100, the new flagship of Shimano’s mountain bike components, comes with a revolutionary 12-speed cassette with a choice of 10-45 or 10-51 teeth, two- or four-piston brakes, and hubs featuring Shimano’s new Micro Spline technology. The completely redesigned mounting system for shift and brake levers allows users to customise their cockpit for optimal control; a release lever for dropper seatposts, seamlessly integrated into this system, is also available. All in all, the new XTR has shed more than 150 g in weight compared to its predecessor in the XC configuration; for enduro use, this still amounts to a weight saving of 90 g. The operating forces and travel for shifting have been revised and optimised to guarantee intuitive control in all conditions and a focus on the challenges of the terrain.

Shimano SL-M9100 Rapidfire shift lever:

The XTR Rapidfire 12- and 11-speed SL-M9100 shifters are designed for classic mounting with a clamp on the handlebar. Shifting force has been reduced by 35 per cent thanks to a modified gear ratio combined with lower cage tension at the rear derailleur. However, the M9100 shifter shifts 20 per cent faster due to a redesigned internal mechanism, allowing the rider to react even more quickly to changing trail conditions. The further optimised, ergonomic design of the Shimano XTR SL M9100 Rapidfire shifters literally takes shifting to a new level. The shifters feature a dual-textured, non-slip surface and are equipped with all the latest high-end technologies such as Multi-Release, Instant-Release and 2-Way-Release. Carbon was chosen as the material for the shift levers to ensure the lowest possible weight. Fitted with polymer-coated cables, shifting performance is significantly optimised and operating forces are reduced by 20 per cent

Shimano XTR 9100 Shift Lever Compatibility:

The new Shimano XTR 9100 shift lever series is only compatible with the XTR 12-speed and 11-speed RDM9100 / RDM9120 rear derailleurs and the CSM9100 cassettes. The CNM9100 or HG-901 chains are recommended. The 12-speed XTR cassettes are only compatible with the new Micro Spline freehub bodies.

Shimano XTR SLM9100 Rapidfire shifter technology:

• 12-speed shifting
• Handlebar-mount clamp
• Instant release for faster shifting
• Multi Release allows two-speed jumps
• Weight: approx. 130 grams

Included in delivery: Shimano XTR SL M 9100 Rapidfire shifter, 12-speed right-hand, polymer-coated inner cable

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