Why does my Shimano brake lever stop shifting?
I just lived with the problem until the lever stopped shifting gears at all. A web search turned up information that Shimano STI levers are difficult to work on — no kidding, have a look at this disassembled one! Apparently, the most common problem is that the factory lubricant gums up.
What kind of shifters do I need for my bike?
A range of replacement MTB and Road shifters to ensure that your bike continues to shift with the precision the manufacturer intended.
What’s the problem with the Shimano 600 shifter?
Shimano 600 shifter disassembled, photo by Jim McVey “Donald” Solutions Apparently, the most common problem is that the factory lubricant gums up. There is advice on the Web to free up the mechanism by soaking the lever in solvent or squirting solvent into it.
Are there any mismatch adapters for SRAM brakes?
MisMatch adapters allow users to mate Shimano I-Spec components with SRAM/Avid MatchMaker X brakes and shifters on one clamp. Compatibility (Updated 8/30/2017) MisMatch adapters and the ever evolving “standards” it attempts to integrate between SRAM and Shimano is a confusing subject.
What kind of shifters have brake and shift levers?
Most shifters, like Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo, have their shift levers and brake levers all integrated into one lever. This allows riders to shift and brake without removing their hands from the levers.
Why are road brake and shift levers indexed?
Road levers are indexed which means they click into the gear you want. This provides a much cleaner and precise shift. Most shifters, like Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo, have their shift levers and brake levers all integrated into one lever. This allows riders to shift and brake without removing their hands from the levers.
How many gears does a road brake lever have?
The amount of shifts that road levers have continues to grow from 9 to 10 to 11-speeds and with the introduction of hydraulic disc brakes to road bikes, who knows where the technology will go next. Hoods, Parts & Accessories are the odds and ends of road brake and shift levers.