2007년형 XTR이 소개 되었습니다. 이제 곧 보이기 시작하겠군요.
무게가 줄었고 특히 레피드파이어가 종전에 비해서 많은 부분 편해지고 강해졌다는군요. 제가 2003년에 960모델 장착했으니 몇년만에 새 모델이 나온 셈이군요.


SL-M970: RapidFire Plus Shift Levers
Since 1990, RapidFire levers have been the industry standard. Improving on our own technology, the newly designed XTR RapidFire Plus shifters raise the bar with four new features:

Instant-release shifting: A click of the release lever (upper lever) releases cable tension, same as it always has. The difference is that it now releases immediately when the lever is depressed making shifts that much faster.

Multi-release shifting: You've always been able to grab more than one gear with the thumb lever (lower lever) on RapidFire Shifters. With RapidFire Plus you can now shift two gears with the release lever too. More gears when you need them. Indexing is strong enough to prevent accidental over shift so if you just want one gear, that's great too.

Two-way shift: The release lever still performs the same function but now it shifts in both directions. Pull it with your finger, push it with your thumb - you choose. With two-way shifting the new XTR shift levers adapt to meet your needs.

Variable positioning: Customizable ergonomics allow the shifter to be positioned to work for the way you ride - with infinitely adjustable lateral positioning; you can mount the shifter inboard or outboard of the brake lever and fine tune the position from there. Outboard mounting works great on wide bars, allowing riders to push the brake lever farther in to get the most possible leverage and braking power. Inboard mounting provides great ergonomics on narrow handlebars, delivering the shifting and brake positions you have come to know and trust.

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 enable 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

RD-M970/M971: Rear derailleurs
Now with two options, the all-new XTR derailleurs include two options delivering the compatibility you seek. Why two options with complete interchangeability? Because XTR is engineered for the way you ride:

Top-Normal RD-M971: The original: The industry standard for derailleur design and gravity racers, Top-normal rear derailleurs offer crisp, clean, derailleur-controlled shifts to harder gears, allowing excellent shifting under heavy load and acceleration - particularly with RapidFire or RapidFire Plus shifters.

Low-Normal RD-M970: Rapid-Rise: Low-normal rear derailleurs offer maximum drivetrain durability and beautifully controlled shifts to lower gears - a clear advantage for XC racers and riders who do a large amount of riding and need maximum reliability. In combination with Dual Control levers, a low-normal rear derailleur enables downshifts from multiple hand positions ensuring that you never get stuck in the wrong gear at the bottom of that steep unexpected climb.