sheepy
07-28-03, 08:37 AM
just been looking on the shimano website, could anyone explain how this works then?
Road Cycling - Shimano 105: how do you use the Gear shifters on the brake levers?
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Kev
07-28-03, 08:40 AM
Yep the shifting is done through the STI Levers, (combination Brake/shifters in one unit). You push the brake lever left and right to shift up and down in gears basicaly.
sheepy
07-28-03, 08:42 AM
the actual lever? oooo that sounds kewl!
Bruco
07-28-03, 08:48 AM
Sheepy,
The Shimano shifters should be easy to operate. Right hand example: if you press the brake lever inwards (sidewise, from right to left) the rear derailler moves the chain up (to the left) to a smaller cog (i.e. lower gear). Pressing the smaller black lever (underneath the brake lever) inwards results in the opposite: a shift up.
The left hand lever controls the front derailler; use it to direct the chain to the larger (heavier gear) or smaller chainring (easier gear).
It is recommended to shift while pedalling.
Just play around with it a bit; you will get used to it quickly.
The Shimano shifters should be easy to operate. Right hand example: if you press the brake lever inwards (sidewise, from right to left) the rear derailler moves the chain up (to the left) to a smaller cog (i.e. lower gear). Pressing the smaller black lever (underneath the brake lever) inwards results in the opposite: a shift up.
The left hand lever controls the front derailler; use it to direct the chain to the larger (heavier gear) or smaller chainring (easier gear).
It is recommended to shift while pedalling.
Just play around with it a bit; you will get used to it quickly.
sheepy
07-28-03, 08:49 AM
nah i havent got a bike yet, was just looking at the system....... theres no way you can accidently apply the brake while shifting is there? cos that would be a bit of a bugger and reduce your times a bit wouldnt it?
deliriou5
07-28-03, 09:48 AM
Originally posted by sheepy
nah i havent got a bike yet, was just looking at the system....... theres no way you can accidently apply the brake while shifting is there? cos that would be a bit of a bugger and reduce your times a bit wouldnt it?
yeah i do that all the time... you just gotta be careful not to pull back when you're shifting from the drops.
on the hoods though it is barely an issue.
and don't worry about your times too much.... Lance rode half of one of the mountain stages with his rear brake rubbing... and he still got 3rd place!!! :)
nah i havent got a bike yet, was just looking at the system....... theres no way you can accidently apply the brake while shifting is there? cos that would be a bit of a bugger and reduce your times a bit wouldnt it?
yeah i do that all the time... you just gotta be careful not to pull back when you're shifting from the drops.
on the hoods though it is barely an issue.
and don't worry about your times too much.... Lance rode half of one of the mountain stages with his rear brake rubbing... and he still got 3rd place!!! :)
F1_Fan
07-28-03, 11:45 AM
Originally posted by deliriou5
yeah i do that all the time... you just gotta be careful not to pull back when you're shifting from the drops.
It happens but one shouldn't be too worried about it. From the hoods it's almost impossible to do. From the drops I just got used to a ever so slight forward push while pivoting the lever inwards.
BTW, people talk about braking while shifting as a bad thing but I'll tell you it's awesome. On my regular ride there are two 90° corners that I approach at about 40 km/h (they are slight decents that turn flat or upwards after the stop sign).
I can brake with both levers, lose about 20 km/h, down shift three gears while braking and then blast out of the corner. It's pretty cool once you get used to it.
yeah i do that all the time... you just gotta be careful not to pull back when you're shifting from the drops.
It happens but one shouldn't be too worried about it. From the hoods it's almost impossible to do. From the drops I just got used to a ever so slight forward push while pivoting the lever inwards.
BTW, people talk about braking while shifting as a bad thing but I'll tell you it's awesome. On my regular ride there are two 90° corners that I approach at about 40 km/h (they are slight decents that turn flat or upwards after the stop sign).
I can brake with both levers, lose about 20 km/h, down shift three gears while braking and then blast out of the corner. It's pretty cool once you get used to it.
meltable
07-28-03, 11:46 AM
It takes some time to get used to them, but before long it becomes very natural and automatic to move around into a comfortable gear and get the chain lined up properly. I've hit the brakes many times while shifting, but again it all comes down to practice. :-)
Mike
Mike
Phatman
07-28-03, 12:18 PM
I actually run my brakes a little slack for that reason. no biggie, and as a result, I have better modulation.