Shimano shifters

george@adniel.co.uk
edited February 2012 in Workshop
Can anyone help with this query?

Will Shimano 5600 left lever operate a triple with a triple front derailleur or must I upgrade?????

George

Comments

  • Wirral_paul
    Wirral_paul Posts: 2,476
    if its a double shifter then no. You should be able to get a single shifter however

    PS your username may not be the best idea - assuming thats your email address

    Welcome to the asylum anyway :)
  • tonyf34
    tonyf34 Posts: 194
    I've got the 5600, I believe it is a triple AND double. To be sure loosen the cable and shift as if going to the smallest ring until it doesn't click anymore. Then move the lever slowly counting the number of shifts, on mine including trim shifts there are 5.
    3 small trim shifts and 2 larger shifts.
    Thus
    shift 1, trim on the small ring
    Shift 2, small to middle ring
    Shift 3, trim shift on middle ring
    Shift 4, middle to large ring
    Shift 5, trim on large ring

    If it doesn't then you're out of luck but Merlin do them cheap circa £35 posted IIRC
    HTH