Even the trigger shifters get a little pixie dust on the new Shimano SLX drivetrain , which Shimano has sprinkled with an affordable group turning it from a workhorse with an 11-speed transmission into components reminiscent of royal Shimano examples. Shimano knows what is trickle down and she provided features from XT to SLX to bring it to 11-speed greatness. The SLX deserves all the attention which each of its brilliant details received in glossy magazines from new brakes to the SLX SL-M7000 trigger shifter.

Shift levers now have a sleeker design which fits better in the hand, as well as a longer body which allows you to change gears faster as you focus on breaking through the approaching rock garden. When you press the levers OPTISLICK coating on the stainless steel shift cable helps it shift faster and with less effort and the levers allow you to downshift up to three gears in one stroke. You can also choose whether you want to use your thumb or index finger to engage gears depending on what is easier, given the terrain.

According to Shimano All these changes together led to a reduction in gear shifting effort by approximately 20%. which is of great importance when you're trying to keep up with a grueling and challenging course.