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Shimano 105 - Shifter Internal Lever Broken
I've managed to snap an internal lever (it looks similar to the one on the right side in the pic) in my Shimano 105 (11-speed) right shift - think I just pushed it too far over and it snapped. I can't ...
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Stripped reach adjustment screw on GRX RX 815 levers
In trying to decrease the brake lever reach on my GRX Di2 shifters, I seem to have stripped the 2mm hex screws. They are located in an awkward position on the top of the shifters: https://si.shimano....
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Best integrated road shifter/brake levers for people with small hands?
I’ve seen this subject raised a lot on various forums but with no definitive answer. Lots of opinions but no hard data.
My questions are:
Is there a measure of lever suitability for small hands? (...
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Grx 10 speed problem
I have a new 10 speed grx group set. The right hand shifter have only 9 gear. I check the problem is in lever,i felt in high gear it was making a big jump.
Are there any suggestions for someone who is ...
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Normal MTB trigger shifters and hydraulic brake levers on a bullhorn handlebar
Was wondering if mounting Altus shifters and hydraulic brake levers on the vertical sides of a bullhorn handlebar would work or would be possible? I tried holding one of my grips on my flat bar while ...
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Are there rim brakes for road bikes compatible to Shimano hydraulic brake levers / brifters?
Are there any rim brake calipers with road-style mounting compatible to Shimano hydraulic brake levers, specifically ST-U5060?
are Magura ST-06 / ST-08 compatible?people combine Magura disc ...
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Shifter/brake-lever compatibility with front and rear derailleurs
I am currently converting my bike from flat bars to drop bars for a long touring cycle. I used to have Shimano SL310 shifters (8x3), but have now bought Shimano Sora ST-3300 (8x3) to mount on the drop ...
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How to replace brake lever from integrated shifter?
I had recently upgraded from grip shifter to thumb shifter. I have attached the new ST EF50 shifter for my Btwin RR 340vtt. Just today I broke the brake lever from the shifter. I don't want to replace ...
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Gear cable head stuck in Shimano Sora lever
During the replacement of gear cable (Shimano Sora 2017 brake/gear levers), I incorrectly threaded the gear cable, gave it a little tug, and now the head of the cable is stuck in the lever housing, ...
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How to mount TT shifters and TT brake levers together?
I am starting a new project to build a custom bike with bullhorn handlebar. It'd most likely be made either with road or hybrid type of frame. I am planning on having both front and real derailleurs, ...
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Can you brake and operate gears at the same time with MTB Dual Control levers?
The videos I saw so far show that with the same lever you can brake or change gears. OK.
But can you do it in the same time? For example you downshifting, lever is pressed down, can you start braking ...
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Campagnolo Athena 9 speed compatibility?
I own some NOS shifters, Campy Athena 9 speed, from 1998 i guess.
do you guys know if I can use it with any campagnolo front/rear derailleur?
how do I know what is compatible?
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