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2007 XTR Dual Control Levers |
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Written by Alan Starrett
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Thursday, 14 September 2006 |
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Day three of the 2007 XTR component review and pricing preview. Today we look at the new dual control levers. The new bold "X" design continues on the dual control levers. Internally there are changes as well with instant-release shifting and multi-release shifting. Reach adjustment has been added to improve ergonomics. ETA is early October so we are keeping an eye out and will let you know as soon as we have it.
ST-M970/M975: Dual Control Levers:
Already the choice of Olympic and World Champion Cross Country racers, Dual Control makes a huge leap in performance for 2006. With enhanced ergonomics, improved performance and a significant reduction in weight, the message is clear: a winning design just got better.
Dual Control levers enables downshifts and upshifts from multiple hand positions, ensuring that you never get stuck in the wrong gear at the bottom of that steep, unexpected climb. Shifting becomes faster, and even more intuitive with the inclusion of these features:
• Instant-release shifting:
A click of the release lever releases cable tension, same as it always has. The difference is that it now releases immediately when the main lever & secondary release lever is depressed making shifts that much faster.
• Multi-release shifting:
With the new DCL you can now shift two gears with the release lever. 2-gear release change can be initiated with both the main lever and the secondary release lever
• Reach adjustment:
Whether you have big or small hands, lever reach can be adjusted to adapt to rider preference
Shimano XTR ST-M970 V-Brake/Shift Lever Set - MSRP $365.95
Shimano XTR ST-M970 Left V-Brake/Shift Lever - $166.95
Shimano XTR ST-M970 Right V-Brake/Shift Lever - $166.95
Shimano XTR ST-M975 Hydro Brake/Shift Lever Set - MSRP $462.95
Shimano XTR ST-M975 Left Hydro Brake/Shift Lever - $210.95
Shimano XTR ST-M975 Right Hydro Brake/Shift Lever - $210.95 |
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