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Shimano SL-M970 Shifter
Product DescriptionPreferTo stay with aTraditional (non Rapid Rise) rear derailleur?These are your shifters of choice.They feature a new sliding mount for optimized positioning with your brake levers. Designed for use with aTraditional rear derailleur (971, 750, 570, etc) Kit includes left and right shifter, plus cables and housing 215 grams Handles 9 speed drivetrains andTriple cranks These raiseThe bar over previous RapidFire shifters with key features:Instant-release shiftingA click ofThe release l
User Reviews
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Micka
a Cross Country Rider
from QLD, Australia Date Reviewed: June 21, 2009 Strengths: Lightweight Very light & quick shifting Instant release Choice of thumb/index finger for up shifts (i.e. to harder gear) Weaknesses: No gear indicator Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Neverending Duration Product Used: 1 Year Purchased At: CRC Similar Products Used: Deore rapidfire (3+yrs), '04 XT Dual control (3+yrs), '08 XT rapidfire (tested) Bike Setup: SC Blur LT1, full length gear housing, XT M772 Shadow long cage
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fcaw11
a Weekend Warrior
from SGV, CA Date Reviewed: April 20, 2009 Strengths: Lighting fast shifts, no gear indicator, light weight. Downshifting can be down with index finger or thumb. Adjustablity of shifter reach. All metal internals. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $180.00 Purchased At: E-tailor Similar Products Used: SL-M569, SL-M760, X9 Bike Setup: XC FS rig, mountain mix 
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Bob R
a Cross Country Rider
from Park CIty Utah Date Reviewed: March 22, 2009 Strengths: Light, snappy shift, rapid shift Weaknesses: Expensive Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Crest Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $189.00 Purchased At: EBay Similar Products Used: XTR shifter/brake combos Bike Setup: Dean Ti Duke softail, Crossmax SL, XTR drive train, Avid Juicy Ultimate brakes
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Jorge Liwanag
a Cross Country Rider
from Fairfax, Va Date Reviewed: April 1, 2008 Strengths: Many possible position. Accurate and precise shifting. You can also use only your thumb in both upward or downward shifting!!! Not only that but also on the same push motion!!! - on two different levers. Weaknesses: Need to remember for the 1-2 weeks which lever is up shift and down shift. - if using the above strength. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $150.00 Purchased At: E-bay Store Similar Products Used: Nothing I know with the same advantage as the above strength Bike Setup: Full-suspension cross country build up
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Muell Torvald
a Cross Country Rider
from kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Date Reviewed: October 20, 2007 Strengths: Smooth responsive shifting, adjustable pod position without moving clamp, dual action release lever Weaknesses: Not a weakness, but most user should be aware there's no gear indicator Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Fort Custer Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $180.00 Purchased At: Custer Cyclery Similar Products Used: SRAM X.9, Shimano XT Bike Setup: Gary Fisher Big Sur, Crossmax SL, Rockshox SID, XT crank and XTR shifter/derailleur
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Todd
a Cross Country Rider
from Raleigh, NC Date Reviewed: October 19, 2007 Strengths: The adjustable mount. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: all of them Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $180.00 Purchased At: online retailer Similar Products Used: Older XTR shifters Bike Setup: TiSport GMan, XTR, Hope, Velocity rims, Fox fork< etc.
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