Hiya, After some years persevering with my Shimano Claris STI’s on my commuter, I’ve decided to change them for ergonomic reasons. Basically, they have a big lump of plastic where they clamp to the bars, and no matter how I set them up, it always causes a pressure point in my hand whan using the hoods (my preferred position), causing a range of symptoms from tingling hands to a dead arm, depending upon position. I’ve tried various solutions (diffferent shaped bars, thicker/foam bar tape etc) but fundamentally its an issue with the shape of the STI I think.
Some older 105 9 speed STI’s I have aon another bike don;t have this shape and are loads more comfortable.
So, given this, and that 8 speed stuff is limited these days, I’ve narrowed options down to either LTwoo or micronew shifters form Aliexpress to try out an alternative hood shape.
Anyone have any thorughts/recommendaions?
Note I’ve considered upgrading the whole lot to 11 speed, but Ive just fitted a new chain/cassette/rear mech after a mechanical on the commute, so don’t want to ditch the new stuff, and provides an oportunity to try out somethign different at minimal cost. Alsowhie a Bike Fit would probably be a good idea, colt/time is an issue!
Cheers, Keith