The new Shimano Deore XT shift lever is ergonomically designed and offers a wider control surface of the release lever that can be pushed or pulled through the Shimano 2-way release. The main lever is non-slip and guarantees evenly stable gear changes. Instant-ReleaseThe Instant-Release shifting process replaces the two-step click and release process. An elegant appearance and high-quality technologies distinguish Shimano's new SLX. The brand-new mid-range group offers countless of the performance features that already distinguish its "big sister", the Deore XT, and combines them with an excellent price-performance ratio, extreme robustness and comprehensive versatility. Regardless of whether you want to shift up with a top-normal rear derailleur or down with a low-normal rear derailleur - a faster gear change is always a better gear change. 2-Way ReleaseThe trigger lever of a Rapidfire Plus shift lever is usually called a trigger because it is pulled towards the handle like the trigger of a pistol. The release lever of the Rapidfire Plus gear lever can be operated in the same way. However, it can also be used to shift via thumb pressure.