Removal of Shimano STi Dual Control Levers

handsome devil
handsome devil Posts: 194
edited May 2010 in Workshop
I have recently bought some ITM Millenium Wings bars to put onto my Giant SCR Ltd which has Tiagra Sti dual control levers as standard fit. I have also bought a matching ITM 31.8mm stem.

How do I remove the STI levers?

Apologies in advance if this has been covered before but I have searched but nothing satisfactory has come up. I have also briefly looked at the Shimano website to no avail.

Help!!!!
2017 YT Jeffsy 27 AL Comp
2016 Specialized Allez Elite DSW
2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sport Compact

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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Unwrap the tape carefully and you might be able to re-use it. If you look at the outside of the STIs there is a small indent, peel the hood back here and slip a 5mm allen key down there and turn counterclockwise.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • JohnnyAllez
    JohnnyAllez Posts: 785
    Shimano install here, top right of page, zoom in to see it

    http://bike.shimano.com/media/techdocs/ ... 607086.pdf
    Jens says "Shut up legs !! "

    Specialized S-Works SaxoBank SL4 Tarmac Di2
  • skyd0g
    skyd0g Posts: 2,540
    It's the 5mm allen socket that you need to loosen in the top-centre illustration - you don't need to unscrew the bolt all the way, just enough to easily slide the lever off the bar.
    Cycling weakly
  • handsome devil
    handsome devil Posts: 194
    Thanks to all those who replied. I have now managed to get the job done and the new bars are very comfy especially on longer rides.

    I followed the diagram that JohnnyAllez supplied and "hey presto", job done!!

    Once again, thanks for the input. :D
    2017 YT Jeffsy 27 AL Comp
    2016 Specialized Allez Elite DSW
    2014 Specialized Roubaix SL4 Sport Compact

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