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Get the solid aluminum body, adjustable traction pins, and legendary Shimano serviceability as the top-tier PD-MX80 Saint pedals at a much lower price point. The PD-GR500 Pedals from Shimano give the self-sponsored racer plenty of security with tacky shoes and the ability to quickly go foot-out-flat-out in loose blown out turns.Most aggressive platform pedals essentially use set screws with a headless, internal Allen drive that over time, wear and get impacted making them difficult to remove. On the PD-GR500 Pedals, the pins screw in from the back of the platform keeping the heads well protected from pedal strikes and the shoe’s soles.This ingenious design prevents pin damage and still allows you to adjust the height, and on this pedal, the pins’ highest setting is 5mm taller than the PD-MX80. Shimano includes washers and by adding and subtracting them between the head and the pedal body, you can easily adjust the nine pins per side for your shoe and personal traction needs.The low-profile cast alloy body mates to a chromoly axle with sealed cartridge bearings for maximum durability and strength. Three degrees of concave places your foot closer to the axle and improves grip. Its large openings help shed mud so your footing is always secure. The Shimano PD-GR500 Pedals are available in Silver and Black and will survive the park and shuttles for years to come without breaking the bank.

Designed for stress-free commutes, mid-range tours and sporty weekend rides, the Shimano Sora FC-3500 Compact Crankset has a 2-piece, cap-free design that’s quick and easy to install, plus it’s lighter and stiffer than a traditional crank/bottom bracket assembly. Wide bearing placement increases stiffness and pedaling efficiency. Hyperdrive SG-X chainrings improve chain control and offer precise and reliable front derailleur shifting. The Shimano Sora FC-3550 Compact Crankset is designed to work with Hollowtech II type bottom bracket cups and 9-speed Super Narrow HG chains.

• 2-piece crankset with integrated bottom bracket design increases rigidity with less weight
• Wider bearing placement enhances rigidity and pedaling force is efficiently transmitted
• Precision bearings are low maintenance and easy to install
• Hyperdrive SG-X chainrings for super smooth front shifting and special tooth profiles, pick-up spikes and ramps help make the front derailleur shifts quiet, easy and trouble-free
• Compatible with 9-speed Super Narrow HG chains
• Compatible with Hollowtech II type bottom bracket cups

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This 10-speed Dyna-Sys cassette combines stiffness with consistently smooth shifting performance and durability in an innovative lightweight package.

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The XTR CS-M980 is a 10-speed Dyna-Sys cassette built for a smooth, efficient, and reliable performance on the trail. Combining stiffness with lightweight durability, the cassette delivers an exceptional shifting performance in an innovative lightweight package, that can handle the rigors up uphill climbs.

About Shimano Engineered Dyna-Sys Drivetrains:
Shimano has been making mountain bike drivetrains for more than three decades, including eight generations of Shimano Deore XT–the original off-road drivetrain, and six generations of its flagship XTR group. Each generation is a reflection of the riding that defines the sport and the technology that defines the era. True to this legacy, Shimano’s next-generation Dyna-Sys drivetrain brings with it the legendary quality, durability and performance Shimano is known for, all packaged to meet the ever-evolving demands of today’s riders.

Dyna-Sys combines features like quick-shifting CloseStep front gear ratios (think: bigger granny, smaller big ring), a wide-range 11- to 36-tooth 10-speed cassette and re-engineered shifters and derailleurs that are less susceptible to trail chatter or contamination. Together, Shimano Systems Engineering unlocks performance and versatility never before seen in a triple–all tied together with the industry’s first mountain-bike-specific 10-speed chain. Riders who would otherwise have to pull the ripcord and battle technical climbs from the trenches of their granny gear range, can now push farther up the trail in their middle ring thanks to the increased range of the 36-tooth low-end rear gear. The granny gear is still there, you’ll just need it less, and the 42-tooth big ring is more useable and easier to get into than ever before, so you’ll use it more. Simply put, XTR Trail is the most efficient mountain bike drivetrain singletrack has ever seen.

About Shimano XTR Trail Components:
After nearly two decades of cross-country race domination, XTR is branching into terrain the UCI would never dare sanction an XC race on. Why? Because trail riders like you have long dreamed of a component group that truly complements how, where, and why you ride. Meet XTR Trail, crafted with all the precision and strength riders have come to expect from XTR, but refocused specifically for the demands of today’s trail riders. The XTR Trail Series features a reconfigured triple-ring crank that delivers trail-tuned gear ratios for optimum, all-day efficiency, while the most powerful XTR brake to date delivers usable, confidence-inspiring performance in even the most sustained descents. Platform SPD pedals provide a stable connection to the machine and wide-profile scandium wheels track confidently through the rough stuff. Bottom line: XTR Trail lets you ride faster with more control over rougher terrain. The best part is that XTR Trail is the yin to XTR Race’s yang, and together mountain biking’s first family of components offers a broad matrix of fully interchangeable options to tune your ride.

Over the generations of Dura-Ace, we’ve become more accustomed to seeing the gradual incorporation of carbon fiber. And while this seems like an interpretive advancement, Shimano has remained steadfast in its purposeful placement. So, instead of senselessly making every facet of the Dura-Ace group from carbon, we see it in places of direct benefit, like the mid-spider carrier of the cassette, the arm of the rear derailleur, and at the platform of the Dura-Ace PD-9000 SPD Pedals. So, you might be wondering, aside from the carbon composite body, what’s really changed with the 9000 pedals? Well, a great deal, actually. To start, the pedals feature a wider fit positioning adjustability in order to create a more stable platform than what was available with prior iterations. This system has also been paired with a new cleat, as well. Together, the 9000 pedals create a more extensive platform for power transfer, while simultaneously providing an increased level of comfort. And in addition to the wide design, Shimano will even be offering an optional spindle with a 4mm increased length — an ideal option for those who prefer a wider Q-factor.  And while the aforementioned contributes to an increased pedal efficiency, Shimano has gone to immense lengths to redesign the definition of comfort with the 9000 pedals. The principals of the cleat retention system are centered on a front/center pivoting system. And within this new design, the SM-SH12 cleat plays a pivotal role. This is because the interaction between the cleat and pedal limits toe movement and lateral play by restricting float to +/- one degree. So, the system basically corrects your bad habits before they happen. Together, this will minimize knee strain, hot spots, and contribute to absolute efficiency. However, we advise you not to be intimidated by the shortened degree of float, as this is not to be confused with the strength of cleat retention, only the degree of lateral movement.

Shimano’s Claris crankset features smooth shifting, great looks, and affordability to the 8 speed road/touring class.

Make way for the trickled down 105-5800 Road Pedal! Much like we go to the gym to shed some pounds and reinvent ourselves, these pedals now come to you with a carbon fiber composite body. This means two things: reduced weight and increased stiffness. As a pair, they weigh in at 285 grams, roughly 35 grams lighter than their predecessor. The same extra-wide platform that we know and love, paired with a boost in stiffness, enhances power transfer for race-winning acceleration. The durable stainless steel body plate reduces flex and pedal body wear so that your new carbon beauties perform to their capacity, mile after mile. Wide bearing placement ensures consistent, steady load distribution. Entry and release tension settings are easily adjustable. Whether you’re stringing out the field during a weekend road race or you enjoy challenging your fellow club riders, the 105-5880 road pedals are here to provide you with the same proven performance as the Ultegra and Dura-Ace group sets, but for a fraction of the price. Includes SM-SH1 “yellow” 3-degree float cleat set. Carbon composite body. Pedal spindle: 9/16″.Weight: 285 grams per pair.

After spending its entire life in the shadows of the luminous XTR and XT drivetrains, SLX received an extensive overhaul for 2016 that raises the bar of its workhorse capabilities. Still accessible to the self-sponsored cyclist, SLX now offers 11-speed capability and sleek graphics, elevating its standards above what this mid-range groupset has previously known. As one of the key players, the SLX RD-M7000 Rear Derailleur comes with a 41-teeth capacity and the option to be setup one-by or with a double crankset, with a more streamlined design just begging to be set up on your new terrain-gobbling trail bike. Trickle-down technology didn’t just stop at 11-speed. For the first time, SLX was also granted coveted Shadow RD+ distinction, which results in greater chain stability due to the addition of the Shadow stabilizing switch. The switch limits movement of the derailleur cage, thereby lessening the likelihood of mid-ride chain drops. Over time, you’ll be able to adjust the clutch tension to keep the cage in-place as normal wear-and-tear runs its course, so you don’t suffer a decrease in functionality. Shimano also improved shift quality on the RD-M7000, tweaking the derailleur’s design to result in shifts that are 20% easier to initiate than before. We know — trying to gauge a 20% drop in effort when you’re steering your trail bike up a succession of spiraling switchbacks is almost impossible. We’d prefer to ride assured that each gear drop on a climb and quick upshift heading into a descent will happen easier and more precisely than ever.

Original Shimano parts guarantees that all components work perfectly for optimum performance and maximum safety and longevity.

Shimano’s SLX groupset has been celebrated as the everyday rider’s groupset since it was released, so when Shimano announced news of a full revamp, the company immediately piqued our interest. Introducing both functional and aesthetic upgrades, Shimano redefined what’s expected of a workhorse groupset. We’d be thrilled to spec a new do-it-all trail frame with a one-by SLX drivetrain, adding the Shimano SLX BL-M7000 Disc Brake to give us the reassurance that we’ll have long-lasting stopping power for every unknown situation we can’t help but dive into. Taking inspiration from its pricier XT and XTR drivetrains, Shimano aimed to shave weight and enhance responsiveness with the BL-M7000. Sure, older SLX brakes functioned well enough, but these have been cleaned up to function even closer to their pricier siblings. They’ll still weigh more than XT, but the gap has been narrowed without a matching increase in price. A more streamlined master cylinder saves weight on the main caliper body, while slimmer clamps reduce clutter on the bars. Shimano revisited its Servo Wave cam system when updating the levers, making subtle alterations to improve power and responsiveness when you squeeze them fast ahead of a steep, unexpected switchback. Though they are not included with this brakeset, the Centerlock rotors weren’t spared the wave of Shimano’s wand, returning with an alloy carrier and new shape that enables them to more efficiently dissipate heat.

With its 24-32-42T chainring combination, the new Shimano XT M780 3×10 crankset delivers an entirely new level of ultra-smooth, precise and reliable shifts. Combine it with an 11-36T cassette and you’ll be nearly unstoppable, no matter where the trail leads.