Replacing Integrated Shifters and V-Brakes

a1dan
a1dan Posts: 17
edited July 2015 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi,

My bike has these Deore integrated shifters and brake levers:

shifter.jpg

I'm going to be getting some hydraulic disc brakes, and I'm not cleart whether I will need to get new shifters, or if there is any way to separate the existing ones and mount them eithoout the brake levers.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Aidan

Comments

  • dgunthor
    dgunthor Posts: 644
    unless there is a bolt/screw to detach the shifter from the lever I'm afraid not. The latest STIs have the ability to pair with the lever.

    You'd get a few quid for them on eBay though to fund some replacements
  • a1dan
    a1dan Posts: 17
    Cheers DG - good point about flogging the old ones on ebay!
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Those sell for good money on ebay, then just buy some separate shifters.

    The shifter unit can be unbolted from the brake, but then you need the replacement top half that the brake provided so it doesn't really make any sense.
    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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