Shimano 105 and shims

Jafaremraf
Jafaremraf Posts: 26
edited July 2016 in Road beginners
Has anyone any experience of having shims fitted to 105 shifters? I have small hands, and whilst I manage to brake from the hoods, I cannot reach the levers from the drops. I can barely touch the levers never mind pull them! I've heard of shims, but I wonder if they work well, or if by having them, it may cause difficulties then braking from the hoods?

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  • andcp
    andcp Posts: 644
    My wife uses them and they're fine - no issues with shifting or braking.
    "It must be true, it's on the internet" - Winston Churchill
  • Orange172
    Orange172 Posts: 3
    Aren't 105 shifters adjustable. Pull the top of the rubber back (top of the hoods) and there is a screw to adjust the lever inwards. I recently saw a video on you tube because I'm having the same issue.
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    They were fitted to my 5700 shifters from new and never got round to taking them out till I swapped the parts over to a new frame. Think I've still got them if you want them.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.

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