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Hi guys
I need to replace a knackered Shimano M485 calliper. I don’t want to spend mega bucks (under £50) on the replacement but am going to take the opportunity to upgrade the calliper.
I’ve seen a Shimano M596 calliper complete with levers on CRC for £42, or just the M596 calliper for £25.
Is it worth an extra £17 for the new lever (i.e. will there be any performance benefit), or am I as well to save a few beer tokens and stick with my existing Deore M485 lever?
Cheers
Ade
The M596 is a better quality lever, but it mainly comes down to feel. The M485 has a longer lever blade, firmer feel, and less lever travel, which to me is a plus point over the M596 which I feel is too short, soft feeling, and has a lot of dead travel. The flip side is less effort to pull the lever,more easily accessible power,and the ability to single finger brake if that's your thing.For an extra £20 it might be worth buying the system and trying it, with the option of selling the lever in the unlikely event of you not being happy.