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Your cart is empty.Borrowing much of its technology from crème de la crème XTR shifters, the Shimano XT SL-M8000 I-Spec II Trigger Shifter offers the razor-sharp shifts and ergonomic feel of its racier brother, but at an affordable price that only sacrifices a few grams. Despite being friendly on your wallet, the M8000 Shifter commands precise gear shifts with the astounding durability known to Shimano's XT M8000 group. This particular version benefits from its I-Spec II integrated mounting system, which cleans up your cockpit with the use of newer XT and XTR brake levers. This clean mounting system also saves a couple of grams while increasing the range of angular adjustability to your particular liking. Shimano designed the M8000 to command control over the wide range of gears found on their newest 11-speed drivetrains. It's revamped with a longer lever body for easier shifting with less force required to initiate the shifting mechanism. The anti-slip surface on the main lever improves tactile feel while lessening the likelihood of slipping out when critical shifts are needed in demanding terrain. These features, combined with a new shift cable covered in a low-friction coating, create a 20-percent reduction in force required for gear shifts. Ultimately, this translates to less fatigue of your fingers while you're riding for hours on the trail. For even better shifting, the M8000 features two-way release that permits you to shift the upper lever with either your thumb or index finger, depending on where your hands are situated on the bars. Multi-release functionality provides the ability to shift through multiple gears with the single sweep of a lever while the instant release design ensures the proper gear is selected the instant you throw the lever.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024
This is my 2nd XT shifter . . . After 6 months it is almost impossible to shift to upper gears. Nice crisp shifting at first . . . but after replacing cables and housing still shifts poorly!
jAh
Reviewed in Canada on November 15, 2023
Arrived on time & great upgrade
MRB1953
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2021
The small lever shifts in both directions, which is nice. I did not notice that this particular shifter is designed to work with a compatible brake lever bracket, so I had to make a bracket for it. It works fine. It is not quite as smooth as an SRAM, but it shifts well, with no skips, even under load. I used it with compatible 8000 series derailleur (also from Amazon).
willi
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2021
I wanted an upgraded shifter from the SLX. Went with the XT. Problem is you cannot mount this to your bars if you don’t have XT or XTR brake levers. I ended up buying a stand alone clamp and mounted the shifter under the clamp with a long nut and screw. I have stand alone avid brake levers. Ridiculous that shimano doesn’t make this with a stand alone mount! The XT shifter works great if you can mount it!
jason
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2021
Shimano quality
Neil Patrick Moya
Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2021
Good quality product. Seller shipped the item fast. Highly recommended....
Trouble
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2019
Knew it would be the Shimano best, no issues 6 months in.
Christopher B Neubert
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2019
Great shifter if you are on a budget pared with a Sunrace Cassette.
JLN
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2018
Upgraded to a full XT braking & drivetrain. The shifting and ease of adjustment is excellent, and the I-Spec II fitting with the brake lever makes for a very clean & “roomy” handlebar. Highly recommended component!
Keith
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2018
I replaced my worn out , broken, version of this shifter and my bike feels New Again!
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