Shimano CS M970 XTR 9 Speed Cassette

• Three alloy carriers and 4 titanium sprockets make this Shimano's lightest ever 9-speed MTB cassette
• Hyperglide sprockets have a computer designed tooth configuration with contoured shift gates, resulting in a crisp smooth shift even under load
• Close ratio gearing allows a more efficient use of energy through finer cadence control
• Three separate lightweight alloy carriers each mounted with 2 sprockets to reduce weight and increased stiffness giving more precise faster shifts
• Four largest sprockets are made from titanium to reduce weight without sacrificing strength
• Sprockets are cut away extensively and drilled to further reduce weight without reducing rigidity
• Nickel-plated finish offers hardwearing resistance to corrosion
• Alloy cassette lockring
• For Super Narrow 9-speed HG chains
• Average weight 224 g for 11 - 32T

The Shimano brand is well known across the board for their success over the past decades. Shimano made the world’s first cycle component brand. The achieved this by constant improvement and success since 1921. The first cycle freewheel was forged by Shimano in 1921, since then the company has moved onwards and upwards. Shimano is world renowned for their high spec / top end products which are used by all of the pro riders across the board. Known for being innovative and successful, Shimano has been in the game for 87 years; they have a wealth of technology and have a continuously evolving product line. If you are looking for Shimano products then you have come to the right place. Westbrook Cycles have a wide variety of Shimano for you to choose from.