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  • At first glance, Vision's new Metron shifters make it appear as if the user has four brake levers fitted.

    At first glance, Vision's new Metron shifters make it appear as if the user has four brake levers fitted.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Vision's new Metron front derailleur is essentially a redo of parent company FSA's Energy unit.

    Vision's new Metron front derailleur is essentially a redo of parent company FSA's Energy unit.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Rear molded carbon fiber is used for all of the major derailleur components - not just carbon-wrapped aluminum.

    Rear molded carbon fiber is used for all of the major derailleur components - not just carbon-wrapped aluminum.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Both sides of the pulley cage are carbon fiber, too.

    Both sides of the pulley cage are carbon fiber, too.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Vision's new Metron rear derailleur is lightweight at around 140g but a bit flexier than we would have expected.

    Vision's new Metron rear derailleur is lightweight at around 140g but a bit flexier than we would have expected.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • In fairness to Vision, the Metron rear derailleur is still a work in progress though the official release date isn't far off, either.

    In fairness to Vision, the Metron rear derailleur is still a work in progress though the official release date isn't far off, either.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • To pull cable - thus shifting to smaller cogs in the back and larger chainrings up front - simply pull the lever as you would if it were a brake. Built-in detents control the indexing.

    To pull cable - thus shifting to smaller cogs in the back and larger chainrings up front - simply pull the lever as you would if it were a brake. Built-in detents control the indexing.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The new Vision Metron shifters masquerade as bar-end brake levers.

    The new Vision Metron shifters masquerade as bar-end brake levers.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • To release cable, rest your thumb over the end of the lever body and push it like a button.

    To release cable, rest your thumb over the end of the lever body and push it like a button.

    Photo credit © James Huang