An elegant appearance and high-quality technologies characterize Shimano's new SLX. The brand-new mid-range group brings countless performance features that already define its "big sister," the Deore XT, and combines them with excellent value for money, extreme robustness, and comprehensive versatility. The result is mountain bike components that provide the right setup for nearly every rider. Responsible for the highly precise yet ultra-smooth shifting with the new SLX are, among other things, the SL-M7000 shifters, which are equipped with the proven Rapidfire Plus technology and 2-Way-Release, ensuring consistent shifting performance with minimal effort. Rapidfire Plus is suitable for fast shifting, allowing the rider to downshift by up to three gears with a single shift stroke. Rapidfire Plus shifters feature 2-Way-Release, meaning the shift cable is released by pulling with the index finger or pressing with the thumb.