Shimano Short Reach STI levers

[Christine Tham]

Howdy,

I'm finding it hard to reach the brake levers from the dropbar. Is it possible to readjust the shifters so that it's easier for my fingers to grab them, or do I need to buy short reach levers designed for women? I noticed Shimano has a model (ST-R600) that's around $350.

I was hoping not to spend that much.

[Mulger bill]

IIRC, many Shamino STI levers have a little plastic lug that can be repositioned to alter the reach. I'd suggest a stumble around Shamino's tech docs area for references to your levers.

D'yer reckon different shaped bars might do the trick cheaper?

Shaun

[waynohh]

Moving them up or down on the bars can help with reach. The shape/design of the bars themselves can effect the reach also. Unless you've got 7900 or 6700 levers, then shimano levers themselves aren't adjustable.

[Christine Tham]

Thanks. I am really hoping I can improve reachability just by tweaking, rather than buying a new part.

I'll try and compare my levers with a friend's (brand new Giant TCR Alliance W with short reach levers) to see what the differences are.

[Christine Tham]

Just in case anyone is in the same situation as me, I managed to get my LBS to reseat the handlebar and shifter, and now I find it much easier to reach the brake levers. So no need to buy the short reach levers (thank goodness!).