Shimano "Light Action" bar end shifters?
05-02-24, 10:18 AM
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Shimano "Light Action" bar end shifters?
Hey all. Can anyone tell me about the Shimano "Light Action" bar end shifters? I'm building out a TT bike and came across a few sets. I have Dura Ace bar ends on a bike and they work very well. How would the Light Action shifters compare? I can't seem to find much info on them on the Google machine. Thanks.
05-02-24, 11:44 AM
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Just list the product model number you are referring to.
I am aware of Light Action shifters from 35+ years ago, but those would be friction/7sp shifters. I am guessing you arent referring to these, considering its a TT frame build in 2024.
I am aware of Light Action shifters from 35+ years ago, but those would be friction/7sp shifters. I am guessing you arent referring to these, considering its a TT frame build in 2024.
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The shifters are listed on eBay. They look like actual Dura Ace shifters: https://www.ebay.com/itm/156190685573
05-02-24, 12:00 PM
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Those might be non-series. Nothing fancy but it's been my experience that Shimano bar end shifters work perfectly and there's nothing to really break. Simple and they work. I'd get them.
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The light action is on the left/front derailleur that is friction shifting.
It's just describing the easy shifting process- you don't have to push/pull hard.
It's just describing the easy shifting process- you don't have to push/pull hard.
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I just built up a ~20 year old Trek 520 which uses these. Mine were the 9 speed Dura-Ace SL-BS77. I can't post URLs but you can google "SL-BS77".
They're wonderful. Work like a charm.
And yes, I believe the "light action" is printed on the friction-only front shifter.
They're wonderful. Work like a charm.
And yes, I believe the "light action" is printed on the friction-only front shifter.
05-02-24, 03:16 PM
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The shifters are listed on eBay. They look like actual Dura Ace shifters: https://www.ebay.com/itm/156190685573
The light action refers to the spring assist. Earlier version shown below, should be similar.
Last edited by KCT1986; 05-02-24 at 03:23 PM.
