Shimano Dual Control Levers

addivllangirb
addivllangirb Posts: 322
edited September 2013 in MTB buying advice
Hi all,

Considering replacing the brakes (Hayes Stroker Carbons) and shifters (Shimano LX) on my Marin Eldridge grade with a set of Shimano XT dual control levers and brakes, I have ridden with dual controls before and am happy with them.

Currently CRC have the M775s on sale, does anybody know if there is a new version available/coming that fit with the 'new' XT groupset? I have had a hunt on the shimano site, and various other places online and can't find any reference to them one way or the other.

Many Thanks
Eldridge Grade 08

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    I think S they may have given up on them?

    If you like them can't fault the value of those XTs - they will suit a 9 spd set-up.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    edited August 2011
    there is no new as they did not sell as they are like Marmite. except most people like Marmite.
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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    But if you like Marmite, then those are great VFM.
  • addivllangirb
    addivllangirb Posts: 322
    Hmmm

    Ok, thanks for that looks like CRC will be getting moneys then!
    Eldridge Grade 08
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    have you tried any?

    if not then do not bother. I have only met one or two people that actually like them.
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  • addivllangirb
    addivllangirb Posts: 322
    Ridden using them in Switzerland a few times on demo/hire bikes and really liked the concept and execution. Didn't have problems with accidental shifting and this was on a reversed set up to the UK norm. So thought i'd go for it.
    Eldridge Grade 08
  • tom_howard
    tom_howard Posts: 789
    I F'ing hate marmite, and I never got on with dual control either! but if the hat fits...
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  • addivllangirb
    addivllangirb Posts: 322
    Tom Howard wrote:
    I F'ing love marmite, and I always got on with dual control! but if the hat fits...

    Fixed :lol:
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  • tom_howard
    tom_howard Posts: 789
    You with your vicious lies!
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  • addivllangirb
    addivllangirb Posts: 322
    I know there very marmite, but for me they work and at the end of the day what else matters
    Eldridge Grade 08
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    as long as you know what you are getting.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    Dual control = Marmite = grip (twist) shifters really, if you like it, great, if you don't, it's pants!

    I love grip shifts on my commuter, neatens and declutters bars, lighter, but not for my MTB thanks!

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    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • oneknow
    oneknow Posts: 1
    Im new to Disk Brakes and will be building a new bike with this setup, so i just got for cheap new Shimano LX Shifter & Hydraulic Disc Brake Lever Set... would it work with Hayes Stroker Ryde Caliper or i have to go with only Shimano like Shimano SLX M675 Caliper? i dont need $$$ type Calipers so if you know some thing else then please tell me and then the stupid Q (like i said no clue about these systems) why wouldnt a hydraulic lever work with a Mechanical Caliper?
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Because one uses fluid to activate the brake, the other a cable.
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  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    You need Shimano callipers to work with Shimano levers.

    The cable dual control levers will work with cable callipers of any brand.

    I like Dual Control levers (and Grip Shift)
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    njee20 wrote:
    I like Dual Control levers (and Grip Shift)
    I too have both, the Shimano ST unit's do only work properly with rapid rise rear mechs though.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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