Road Bike Brake/Shift Lever Combinations

Ergonomic brake levers for optimum grip

The main feature of the brake/shift lever combinations is the long brake lever, which enables optimum power transfer to the rim or disc brake of the road bike. In addition, the ergonomic curvature prevents fingers from slipping even during powerful braking manoeuvres. The brake lever is supplemented by a shift mechanism that varies depending on the manufacturer and model. The range extends from simple models to complex shifters that can be operated exclusively with the index fingers when changing the sprocket or chainring. Electronic brake-shift combinations are also equipped with programmable shift functions and offer a particularly high level of comfort thanks to minimised operating forces.

 

The range of available systems is broad and offers solutions for all common gearing types that can be mounted on a road bike. In addition to the particularly popular 11-/2-speed, 10-/2-speed and 9-/2-speed compatible brake/shift combinations, there are also numerous solutions for the 3-speed cranks, which are particularly popular in mountainous regions. The manufacturers Shimano, Campagnolo and SRAM rely on ergonomically shaped shift/brake levers that make pressure points and numb fingers a thing of the past, even on long rides. For cyclists who attach particular importance to a lightweight road bike, all manufacturers offer carbon brake/shift lever combinations in addition to aluminium levers.