This stunning model features quicker piston retraction for instilled downhill confidence and modulation as you shred the trails. Its four-piston construction is specially engineered for conquering every off-road ride as it gives you versatile high-performance braking control. Technologies: Four Piston: A disc brake system with the dual diameter opposed-piston caliper design has differently sized pistons in the front and in the rear. The system adopts a power transfer system in which the disc brake rotor is pressed by the smaller sized piston at the entrance of the disc brake rotor intake and also by the more powerful larger sized piston at the back. This prevents the wobbling motion of the disc brake rotor and reduces noises significantly. The 4-piston caliper also allows a wider contact area for the disc brake rotor while keeping the size compact, and the efficient location of pads is adjusted as necessary to stabilise the pressure. In combination use with the Servowave lever it provides an incredible 50% more stopping power than the previous model. The advanced Saint/Zee disc brake system, which adjusts to accommodate the different braking styles of different riders, offers stable braking power and excellent modulation. Ice Technologies: The fade, which can occur to disc brake rotor and pad when braking on a long downhill ride for instance, has a negative impact on the braking performance. Shimano has adopted Ice Technologies disc brake rotors and Ice Technologies pads to realise the cooling technology for consistent performance. The clad disc brake rotor blade, which has a 3 layer-sandwich structure of stainless steel, aluminium and stainless steel, provides better radiation performance achieving from 400˚C to 300˚C surface temperature. Also, the radiation fin has been adopted for the pad. Moreover, the clad disc brake rotor blade and the radiator fin provide long pad life, less noise, less fade and lightweight. Click here to view the Shimano Brake Reference Guide.
Shimano XTR BL-M9100 Brake Lever improves on the outstanding options in the past. Boasting a repositioned clamp band and lever body, situated closer to its centre to increase stability and improve comfort and braking power. Fully equipped with an updated lever shape and Tooled Reach Adjust mechanism, which enables you to set the distance the lever is from your handlebars to enhance the braking feel. This state-of-the-art brake lever provides phenomenal braking power and adjustability while remaining super-lightweight.
Shimano has adopted Ice-Technologies into its disc brake pad range to provide the cooling technology required for consistent performance. This means the Shimano B01S brake pads also produce less noise than metal pads and offer increased modulation. These disc brake pads are compatible with Acera and Altus brakes and many others too. Compatible with the Following Shimano Models: BR-C501; BR-M485; BR-M445; BR-M395; BR-TX805; BR-M575; BR-M475; BR-M416; BR-M375; BR-M525; BR-M465; BR-M416A; BR-M355; BR-M495; BR-M447; BR-M415; BR-T675; BR-M486; BR-M446; BR-M4050; BR-T615
Finished off in the dark grey anodised paintwork, the Shimano Tiagra brake caliper is lightweight, durable and has a toe-in adjustable brake shoes. It's compatible with all the Shimano Linear Response (SLR) road bike brake levers.
This disc brake features a hard-wearing aluminium lever and caliper construction, which delivers exceptional durability on every MTB ride. Shimano has also equipped this hydraulic disc brake with stainless steel hardware, so you can benefit from its secure hold as you navigate across unpredictable terrains. Coming equipped with a tooled adjustable reach, this mountain bike disc brake allows you to easily tweak the distance from your handlebar to the lever. This gives you a rider-tuned braking feel which perfectly matches you hand-size, riding style and the terrain conditions.
This front mech features a tough alloy construction, which makes it more than capable of handling all the abuse that comes with navigating across the city on a regular basis. Shimano has also kitted out this model with a long lever arm and a refined finish, which means that you'll enjoy its seamless shifting operation as well as its sleek appearance.
These Ultegra-level Dual Control levers provide a short stroke for effortless gear shifting and braking. Their internal mechanism is robust and performs with the same efficiency as Shimano's Dura-Ace STI levers. Ergonomic innovation is probably more critical to the higher standard of the new 10-speed S.T.I. levers than the added gearing. The narrower cradle-style perch welcomes the high-on-the-hood riding style and accommodates all sizes of hands. The shift internals borrows the robustness from Shimano's MTB technology which results in a smooth and effortless shift.
Its outer plate design has been developed to reduce the chance of chain suck and benefits from Sil-Tec surface treatment technology (PTFE plating) on inner links to make it smooth running. Also, its inner plate has been developed for better contact with gears for improved shifting accuracy when under load.
This shifter-design features a durable aluminium body paired with a steel shift lever for a superb balance of strength and low weight. It's equipped with Shimano's Rapidfire Plus technology that provides fast shifting with the added ability to conveniently downshift three gears in one sweep of the lever. Also, this shifter has an optical display, so you can easily determine how many gears you have at your disposal when climbing and descending. Optical Gear Display: The OPTICAL GEAR DISPLAY tells you which gear position is selected while riding your bike. You can see how many gears you can select either on the low side or top side, which makes shifting control easier. SP41: With OT-SP41 the entire length of the outer casing is pre-lubricated with special silicone grease for quick and precise shifting performance. OT-SP41 maximally reduces the inner cable friction to provide quick response to operations and easy/effortless shifting. Moreover, power loss due to delay in shifting and fatigue by shifting especially when you ride on the terrain with many ups and downs as well as a long-distance is also reduced. 8 colour options are also available for the outer casing to meet many requests. 2-Way Release: The RAPIDFIRE PLUS shifter release lever is commonly called a trigger because it is operated like a pistol, by pulling toward the grip. The release lever of RAPIDFIRE PLUS shifters from SHIMANO ALIVIO to XTR can be operated in this same manner but adds the ability to activate a release shift by pushing with the thumb. Rapidfire Plus: Mountain bikers have used RAPIDFIRE PLUS since 1985. RAPIDFIRE PLUS is still a winning choice from a wide range of riders from XC racers to freeriders. RAPIDFIRE PLUS is suited to quick shifting, giving riders the ability to downshift three gears in one stroke. RAPIDFIRE PLUS shifters from DEORE to XTR all feature 2WAY-RELEASE, which means release shifts by a pull of the index finger or push of the thumb.
These shifters come complete with SP41 gear cables, which are lubricated internally along their length with low-friction silicone grease to reduce cable friction. Plus, they are compatible with 10-Speed drivetrains, can be used with double or triple chainsets and are Shimano SIS indexed for accurate shifting performance.
This crankset features a gear range that provides the perfect pedalling performance for large wheel bikes. It's smaller chainrings give an efficient and silent performance, even when used on long-travel full-suspension bikes. Plus, this double crankset has a 2-Piece aluminium construction for the perfect balance of strength and low weight at an affordable price. Shimano HG-X Further evolution of shifting performance, a directional mountain bike specific 10-speed HG-X chain provides smoother shifting, lighter weight and greater overall performance. This directional chain features an outer chainring that's optimized for front shifting while the inner chainring is optimized for rear shifting.
This superb 11 speed model is specifically designed for use with double crank sets and features the first-ever Side-swing front derailleur design which increases shift performance by 100 per cent. Additionally, it has been designed with modern trail bikes in mind and provides 15mm of increased tyre clearance while its new cable routing immensely reduces your shifting effort. This is the ultimate choice of a replacement or upgrade for undeniable performance gains. Technologies: Side Swing: Horizontal movement follows the chain direction. Smooth & efficient front shifting effort. Dyna-sys11: The real advantage of 11-speed is the ability to have all the range you require without sacrificing the rhythm you need. Dyna-sys11 maximises rhythm with “rhythm step” gears in the most frequently used range. Less front shifting thanks to optimum front gear teeth, rider controls cadence and energy use by rear close ratio. Smooth shifting performance thanks to front close gear ratio, rider controls cadence and energy use by rear close ratio.