WTB STI ultergra shifters

[logdiva32]

well, I have a triple, so I am still unsure about what to do. I can't afford those that they are selling as ultegras for $234.

[Eden]

You can always make your own shims or even alter the specialized ones to fit I wish I could find the website where I found it, but darn it can't find it anywhere. I saw someone who showed how to make your own shims. They cut the eraser off of two pencils (new and flat ones of course - the big fat pencils for kids or that you sometimes get at lumber stores might work excellently) and glued them on the flat surface that you can see when you squeeze the brake. This moves the brake closer to the handlbars and should make it a little easier to reach. Basically its like closing your brakes a bit, so you will have to adjust them to be sure that they don't rub.

You could also try a different pair of handlebars - some of the ones that are labled ergonomic (like Ritchey BioMax or Salsa Short and Shallow) are supposed to have bends that make it easier to reach your brakes in the drops. Play around with the positioning of your levers on the bars until you feel comfortable - you may need to take the tape off to move them enough. My experience is that shops like to set up the levers up too high on the bars.

[Mimosa]

what a bike!!

You mean the one in my sig? If so, I'll post some pictures of it soon since I went to the bikeshop this morning and my baby was there to take home Me so happy

[logdiva32]

You mean the one in my sig? If so, I'll post some pictures of it soon since I went to the bikeshop this morning and my baby was there to take home Me so happy

stevens, that is one pretty ride. Is that a euro brand?What components did you put on it?

[Mimosa]

stevens, that is one pretty ride. Is that a euro brand?What components did you put on it?

It's a german brand (they only sell in countries surrounding germany and 2 shops in canada). I put ultegra on it, pro plt for the other stuff and mavic wheels.
Since I went to the shop first and then to the office, I took it with me in the office (I had been driving them nust in my enthousiasm about the bike). The guys were drewling all over it .... I hope to get my pixies by tonight (my camera broke down so I used one of a friend) and then I'll post them.

[logdiva32]

I was in Germany for 4 years and might go back. If they give me another shot at it I will look for that brand. Quality is more readily avail and not ridiculosly priced in Germany. In america people think the more it costs the better it is, so that is how our marketing people price here. But, some Germans do not want to sell to americans, its weird.. I can imagine how smooth the bike is. I love my new Novara express and it just has 105 everything, so I know the Ultegra, is smooth. Well, enjoy it sounds like a dream.

[logdiva32]

You can always make your own shims or even alter
You could also try a different pair of handlebars - some of the ones that are labled ergonomic (like Ritchey BioMax or Salsa Short and Shallow) are supposed to have bends that make it easier to reach your brakes in the drops. Play around with the positioning of your levers on the bars until you feel comfortable - you may need to take the tape off to move them enough. My experience is that shops like to set up the levers up too high on the bars.

Yea, first I was going to get some short and shallow. like I have on my Trek, but I measured the ritchie that came on it at 40, which is what i was going to order. So, I saw the shims in the LBS on their bikes, but they don't sell them separate.

[SadieKate]

Logdiva, do you have 10-speed levers? I couldn't figure out what you actually have other than 105 levers. These are the Shimano shims and will work with 105 9-speed.

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqP...jsp?spid=25305

[logdiva32]

ten speed. Still can't decide. Hoping someone is upgrading and wants to sell some ultegra's, fat chance I know.

[Grog]

ten speed. Still can't decide. Hoping someone is upgrading and wants to sell some ultegra's, fat chance I know.

A friend of mine crashed and had to replace his ultegra shifters. He was really taken aback by the price. He realized a friend had recently crashed and needed a new bike. Luckily, the shifters were fine!! He got them for a very nice dinner with wine.

[wavedancer]

Pencil erasers, tiny block of wood, picture-frame "bumpers", small block of duct tape...all can work as shims. I have them on my 105 9-speed and they work great. See this previous thread/picture:

Shims

[logdiva32]

I will try making some shims this weekend if I have time. I will try a pencil eraser, spray paint it black and glue it in. Does that sound right?

[SouthernBelle]

The url in the old thread for the specialized shims is no longer good, so I googled for the shims. Found them on ebay. Seller's name is bike-rack. Bought them for $11.00 including shipping!!

Will let you know how they work out for me.

[logdiva32]

The url in the old thread for the specialized shims is no longer good, so I googled for the shims. Found them on ebay. Seller's name is bike-rack. Bought them for $11.00 including shipping!!

Will let you know how they work out for me.

oh man... well let me know if it works..

[SouthernBelle]

oh man... well let me know if it works..

He has some more. Plus I have even gotten a tracking number from him.