Ultegra 6500 left shifter same as 6600?
04-24-07, 06:59 PM
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Ultegra 6500 left shifter same as 6600?
Is the 6500 left (front der.) shifter pretty much the same as 6600? The shifters are both doubles, but I don't think it would matter if they were tripples. My mind tells me yes, but wanted to double check.
04-24-07, 07:27 PM
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The shape of the hood is different. the 6500 did not have a double/triple designation. The 6600 has specific double and triple shifters.
04-24-07, 08:25 PM
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Outside of the shape, is it safe to assume the functionality to be the same? I don't think the double/triple matters. I've used triple shifters on doubles without a problem. This will be used in a double application.
04-25-07, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by vpiuva
It will still shift any front derailleur. go for it.
04-25-07, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by HillRider
A refinement: It will still shift any road front derailleur.
