Created to work with the 11-speed LINKGLIDE drivetrain the Deore XT SL-M8230 mechanical shifter packs all the new punch into an ergonomically designed package bringing smoothness reliability and value to the forefront. Ideal for e-bike riders the shifter touts multiple shifts that are smooth and precise.Ergonomic Lever Design offers a shorter stroke crisper feel and an optimized paddle angle that makes the M8230 lever a natural fit from the first shiftTwo-Gear Multishift allows riders to downshift two gears in an instantINSTANT RELEASE shifting releases cable as soon the lever is activated resulting in the quickest possible gear changesRapidfire Plus 2-WAY RELEASE is engineered to release shifts with a single push or pull just as quickly as riders make themClean cable routing design prioritizes clean aesthetics and a tidy cockpit