Originally Posted by FidelCastrovich
Calling all MacGyvers and other mechanical geniuses :
Anyone have an idea on what and how to use, in order to make a shim like the Specialized SlimShim, in order to shorten the reach on Tiagra brifters?
I don't see any difference between these factory shims and the old slice-of-rubber trick except that the factory ones imitate the leading edge of the brifter and look pretty, while homemade ones leave a gap.
If you do just use homemade slices, I recommend gluing inside the hood rather on the top of the lever.