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[Closed] those little road brake shims, things for reducing lever reach-you know.

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i only have small hands 🙄

so i think these will make a difference, would any of you kind people have some that i can try out please?

will swap for cash or cuddles.


 
Posted : 30/12/2011 3:52 pm
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for £4 probably just worth buying and trying?

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/specialized-slim-shim-brake-lever-id37559.html


 
Posted : 30/12/2011 4:39 pm
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I've got some of these and they made a big difference for me, if that helps. I wouldn't have said I have particularly small hands though!


 
Posted : 30/12/2011 4:41 pm
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I have some which fit latest 105/Ultegra (5700/6700)- won't fit previous versions. You're welcome to them if suitable.


 
Posted : 30/12/2011 5:04 pm
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As above, you need to get the correct type for your shifters. The Specialized ones are for the older 105 STIs. The newer Shimano ones fit the 6700/5700 STIs. I didn't used to bother but I've found them great for off-roading.


 
Posted : 30/12/2011 8:48 pm
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I have some - that I think may have come from some Sora levers, so if you're not on raceday kit, let me know. 🙂


 
Posted : 30/12/2011 8:50 pm
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Get some drop bars that are designed for use with small hands such as cinelli little wing.


 
Posted : 30/12/2011 8:52 pm
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Do these shims just push into place? or do you have to take the lever apart?


 
Posted : 30/12/2011 9:13 pm
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No dismantling required.


 
Posted : 30/12/2011 9:14 pm
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cheers druidh, going to try them on a caadx...


 
Posted : 30/12/2011 9:17 pm
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great response thanks.

gonetothehills, not a factory jackson so sora is fine if you can spare them great!

thanks


 
Posted : 31/12/2011 12:40 am