Shimano shifters for small hands
02-03-06, 12:58 AM
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I want to upgrade my bike to a set of 9 speed STI ultegra shifters. I have not found any store that still sells the 9 speed shifters with the exception of the ST-R600 shifters which are said to be adjustable for smaller hands.
My question is: are the shifters regular size with an adjustment for smaller hands, or are they smaller shifters. I have big hands, and a smaller shifter is not what I am looking for.
Oh, and I run a triple chainring, and no, I have no desire to upgrade to a 10 speed group.
Anybody in the know about these shifters? Thanks.
My question is: are the shifters regular size with an adjustment for smaller hands, or are they smaller shifters. I have big hands, and a smaller shifter is not what I am looking for.
Oh, and I run a triple chainring, and no, I have no desire to upgrade to a 10 speed group.
Anybody in the know about these shifters? Thanks.
02-03-06, 06:12 AM
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These shifters look a lot like Ultegra/ 105 shifters except they have a shim inserted above the lever that brings it closer to the h/bar. This shim can be removed and they would look and feel like any normal Shimano shifter. They are double/triple compatible and 9 spd. They used to come standard on the Raleigh Capri women's specific bike. In my opinion, they are a good quality shifter.
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Fit you need a smaller shifter to fit your hands better, you may need to switch out to Campagnolo.
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Originally Posted by DieselDan
Fit you need a smaller shifter to fit your hands better, you may need to switch out to Campagnolo.
That said, there should be a lot of NOS 9-speed Ultegra and 105 brifters around. Check the various mailorder places. For quite a while 105 9-speed brifters were on sale at very good prices at Performance. Ultegra and 105 9-speed were both double and triple compatible.
Edit: I just checked the new Excel Sports Boulder catalog and they list an Ultegra 9-speed STI "upgrade" kit that has the shifters, a rear derailleur, a cassette and a chain. They don't give the price but it means 9-speed brifters are still available.
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