I've seen reviews stating that Shimano incorrectly packaged these with brake cable housing, which is spiral. Is this true?
203715
The brake cable housing is larger. I believe both are spiral. This was the smaller shifter cable.
203716
That was not my case, I think it was just the cable and I used my original housing. Good luck.
203717
Yes, it's spiral. I haven't had any trouble with my 9-speed grip shift; however, I'm not sure what affect it would have on 10 or 11-speed.
54903
Yes, mine came with cables, housing, the downtube cable stops to replace braze-on shifters, as well as flexible plastic "cradles" that are meant to cover the cables for aero routing as they follow the handlebars.
1339454
Yes, I put a pair of Shimano Ultegra bar end shifters in like a charm. Just take the plastic caps off.
1722937
It might be better to use one of shimanos models with a platform/sdp combo... If you don't get a good engagement on these there isn't much to pedal with.
1835137
I installed something similar on my wife's bike and it has a small lever inside of the housing that you set for your brake type. It was explained well in the instructions. I assume this is the same.
528311
It's just a generic cable housing, not specifically for brakes. In the old days, all cable housings were spiral. I use these on my 9-speed and it works just fine. As the distance between the cogs decreases, such as with 10 and especially 11 speed, housing compression becomes a bigger factor, so they make shift-specific cables which don't compress, but they cost more.
1511951
Better model SRAM grip shifters like X-0 and XX definitely should be used with the thinner 1.1mm cables whenever possible! (Yes, SRAM do make 1.1mm shift cables). However, for cheaper shifters it matters less, and for the grip shifters on kids bikes it makes no difference at all. Shimano shift cables are all 1.2mm
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Hi, I just bought my bike this spring (2013) so I was afraid that my brakes were too new however I ordered the mirror because it didn't look like the STI type. Anyhow when the box came in it listed all the Shimano brakes for which it would fit and mine was in that list. You can find your model and number on the side of the brake handle when you peel back the rubberized housing. Here are the models: Sara #ST-3304, #ST-3309, #ST-3400Tiagra #ST-4400, #ST-4500; 105 #ST-5510, #ST-5600Ultegra #ST-6510., #ST-6600, #ST-6603, UltegraSL #ST-6600-G, #ST-6603-G Dura-Ace #ST-7700-C, #ST-7703, #ST-7801, #ST-7803 R500 #ST-R500, R600 #ST-R600, R700 #ST-R700 Hi, I just bought my bike this spring (2013) so I was afraid that my brakes were too new however I ordered the mirror because it didn't look like the STI type. Anyhow when the box came in it listed all the Shimano brakes for which it would fit and mine was in that list. You can find your model and number on the side of the brake handle when you peel back the rubberized housing. Here are the models: Sara #ST-3304, #ST-3309, #ST-3400Tiagra #ST-4400, #ST-4500; 105 #ST-5510, #ST-5600Ultegra #ST-6510., #ST-6600, #ST-6603, UltegraSL #ST-6600-G, #ST-6603-G Dura-Ace #ST-7700-C,... » Read More Hi, I just bought my bike this spring (2013) so I was afraid that my brakes were too new however I ordered the mirror because it didn't look like the STI type. Anyhow when the box came in it listed all the Shimano brakes for which it would fit and mine was in that list. You can find your model and number on the side of the brake handle when you peel back the rubberized housing. Here are the models: Sara #ST-3304, #ST-3309, #ST-3400Tiagra #ST-4400, #ST-4500; 105 #ST-5510, #ST-5600Ultegra #ST-6510., #ST-6600, #ST-6603, UltegraSL #ST-6600-G, #ST-6603-G Dura-Ace #ST-7700-C, #ST-7703, #ST-7801, #ST-7803 R500 #ST-R500, R600 #ST-R600, R700 #ST-R700 « Show Less
1830187
Shimano SPD-SL, they work for me on that setup. they DO NOT WORK for the standard SPD peddals. do a quick google on SPD vs SPD-SL
1696326
Domenic, If you are refering them as hanfing like old school 10 speed shifters used too? Those are NON AERO style shifters. If you you are looking for shifters like these that are listedthey are AERO style version where the cables are hidden when you wrapped them with bar tape. Hope this helps
2271057
Yes both shifters, with cables, and some housing. It's an OE kit so you won't get the block out plates for the optical indicators, retail box, and you may need additional housing if you plan to run full length housing front to back on both derailluers. If your frame has cable stops you may have enough in this kit however. It did include directions however. I sourced additional Shimano SiS housing from my parts drawer they work great on my Ogre build. These are the 9 speed shifters BTW.
887600
I actually cut an end off and used just the cable and not the housing for my front brake. The housing can be cut if you remove the cable first.
1177234
That would be a no! These are compatible with Shimano 7 speed and 8 speed STI clusters, only
2271059
Yeah, i got both. I bought shimano shifter 2 times and i suspect you always get both. Don't know if they make singles.
249742
I wish I could answer but I cant.i installed new brake lines on these brakes. The lines were long enough to fit my frame with plenty to spare when delivered. I'm thinking of ordering a set for my wife's bike.
1569291
Yes, you will need a cable housing stop, did a quick search http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ca6.htm
189631
Did some quick Googling and it looks like the Shimano 10 Speed Dynasys components are not compatible with any other style/brands including Ultegra. They used to be but not any more. Just basing this off of research.