Shimano flat bar rear lever

[rjb]

I had to replace a broken gear cable today, frayed at the nipple end inside the lever. When I had the cover off I noticed that the lever has an unused threaded hole below the rear cable outlet. It looks like it is an alternative cable entry. Does anyone know its purpose?

I know it needs a good clean. You wouldn't believe me if I told you I gave it one 2 days ago.

[Brucey]

IIRC the unused hole is for an auxiliary set of gear indicators, which kind of look like a motorcycle speedo and tacho. Such a popular option was this that I think I may have seen one set in the flesh.

Fitment of this gadget requires extra cables in the shifters, hence the additional holes.

cheers

[Brucey]

I think this is one such CI-Deck unit, but there are others, with ID-**** model numbers


ID-C201

they also plug into some revoshifters too.


ID-C050

https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/ev/EV-ID-C050-LN-1985C.pdf



cheers

[rjb]

Thanks Brucey, don't really see the point of them, just more eye candy to fill your bars with. Might fit the bill on a chopper though.
Cheers

[Brucey]

yes, they fall into the 'useless crap' category. The amazing thing is that Mr Shimano thought that you might want them in addition to the gear indicators that are on the levers you have already..... quite baffling.....

cheers

[Sweep]

yes, they fall into the 'useless crap' category.

cheers

Am sure you have a list/library of such things brucey.
Maybe it was part of an abortive range, possibly something which made varying tones of engine noises as you went through the gears.

[simonhill]

Sad to say that I remember them. I must have seen them in a mag while browsing.


I think they made your bike go faster.