Shimano Saint Rapidfire SLM 820 shift lever

Shimano Saint, the 10-speed shift levers of the SL M820 series, are only available in a 10-speed version.

For better control on demanding downhill trails, Shimano has redesigned the Saint SLM 820 Rapidfire Plus shifters in close collaboration with professional downhill riders, extending the levers by 6 per cent for the main lever and 10 per cent for the release lever. Furthermore, the ergonomics and performance of the Saint shifting system have been further improved. The shift forces are very low and extremely consistent, even in the lower gears, with shift forces up to 37 per cent lower compared to the M810. The Saint SLM820 shift levers feature 2-Way Release technology, which allows shifts to be initiated either by pressing with the thumb or pulling with the index finger; Multi-Release, which enables multiple gears to be shifted with a single lever movement; and Instant Release, which initiates the gear change the moment the lever is actuated. Designed for particularly rough use, the Shimano Saint Rapidfire SL-M-810 shift levers. Naturally extremely well-geared and with significantly crisper detents than standard Shimano Rapidfire levers to prevent unintended gear changes. The 2-Way Release technology allows the gear change to be initiated by either pressing or pulling the lever. The lever travel has been shortened to enable the fastest possible shifting.

Shimano Saint SL-M820 Rapidfire Technical Specifications:

• Aluminium clamp
• 2-way release for faster shifting
• Rear 10-speed
• Compatible with all Shimano 10-speed MTB rear derailleurs
• Weight: 118.5 grams

Herstellerinformation: SHIMANO INC., 3-77 Oimatsu-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 590-8577, Japan, www.shimano.com | EU contact: Shimano Europe BV, High Tech Campus 92, 5656 AG Eindhoven, The Netherlands, www.shimano.com