Shimano Brifter Shim - Where to find
11-26-05, 02:59 PM
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Shimano Brifter Shim - Where to find
My 105 brifters (9sp) have a reach that is a touch too long. I've seen specs for bikes with some sort of shim to shorten the reach, but I can't seem to find them for sale anywhere?
I can't be the only person out there with small hands.
Any thoughts?
I can't be the only person out there with small hands.
Any thoughts?
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11-26-05, 03:07 PM
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a llittle piece of dense foam that has aadhesive on one side. Did it on my daughter's bike and it works fine.
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Ok, newb like question...
What is a brifter shim? Thats one thing that I can never figure out.
hi565
What is a brifter shim? Thats one thing that I can never figure out.
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Originally Posted by hi565
Ok, newb like question...
What is a brifter shim? Thats one thing that I can never figure out.
hi565
What is a brifter shim? Thats one thing that I can never figure out.
hi565
11-26-05, 05:17 PM
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ooooooooooooooohhhh
That would make sense!
Thanks
hi565
That would make sense!
Thanks
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go here https://specialized.com/bc/SBCEqSecti...ComponentsRoad
you're in luck, the only ones currently available are 105 shims
from specialized.com:
Small hands? Hard time reaching your brake levers? These shims bring the brake levers 20mm closer to the drops, improving comfort and control. Specifically designed to reduce the reach on Shimano STI brake levers.
Reduces the reach by 20mm on Shimano STI levers to improve comfort and control
Fits Shimano 105 and Ultegra 9-speed levers, Shimano Ultegra 10-speed levers and Shimano Dura-Ace 10-speed levers
$10.99
Select Size here... Ultegra 10-speed (out of stock) Dura-Ace 10-speed (out of stock) Ultegra/105 9-speed Quantity:
you're in luck, the only ones currently available are 105 shims
from specialized.com:
Small hands? Hard time reaching your brake levers? These shims bring the brake levers 20mm closer to the drops, improving comfort and control. Specifically designed to reduce the reach on Shimano STI brake levers.
Reduces the reach by 20mm on Shimano STI levers to improve comfort and control
Fits Shimano 105 and Ultegra 9-speed levers, Shimano Ultegra 10-speed levers and Shimano Dura-Ace 10-speed levers
$10.99
Select Size here... Ultegra 10-speed (out of stock) Dura-Ace 10-speed (out of stock) Ultegra/105 9-speed Quantity:
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I ordered two sets. Though some may scorn small hands, I prefer to think of them as the refined appendages best suited to the nimble requirements of the OCPocracy - espresso cups are quite small.
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Just got done ordering a set for Ultegra. Thanks for the link Ziggurat, you are OK in my book. P.S. So sorry to hear about Sydney.
