Anything worng with different shifters left and right?

chris_bass
chris_bass Posts: 4,913
edited August 2013 in Workshop
My right hand shifter might need replacing soon but the left hand one is fine, I currently have 105 (5700) and was wondering, other than asthetics and that they might feel different in the hand, is there any issues with mixing ultegra right hand shifter with 105 left?
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  • Crank spank
    Crank spank Posts: 11
    Will be slightly different in size and shape, which would feel odd IMO.
    I would suggest changing cables at the same time.
    Should be no other issues.
  • t4tomo
    t4tomo Posts: 2,643
    And it would look stupid
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  • andy_wrx
    andy_wrx Posts: 3,396
    You'll have to put up with reactions like that ^

    Other than that, it'll be fine
    - I know someone on little cash who is running one Campag shifter and one Shimano
  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    I know someone with a MTB friction shifter by the stem for his front mech and a fully working 10-speed STI on the right. Not the most stylish but doesn't seem to affect the bike!
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