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Shimano Sora STI

  • 22-01-2013 10:16am
    #1
    ozzy jr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,519 ✭✭✭


    I'm looking for a bit of info on the above gear/brake lever. I need a spare but so far have only come across similar levers with a number after it such as, ST3500, ST3304, ST3503 etc

    Should the lever I'm looking for also have a number?

    The bike in question is a Specialized Allez and the full specs are in the link below. The part is only listed as "Shimano Sora STI".

    http://road-bikes.findthebest.com/l/278/2011-Specialized-Allez-Sport-Compact


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  • #2
    Paul Kiernan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭Paul Kiernan


    Shimano components usually have the part number stamped on them. For shifters try peeling back (or forward) the rubber hood and looking under it. Alternatively, try finding the part number of the front or rear mech and assume the shifters are from the same series, a series being 33xx, 34xx or 35xx.

    You can also look at the Shimano Tech docs where detailed drawings of the various components are available.


  • #3
    ozzy jr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,519 ✭✭✭ozzy jr


    I had a look and there's no part numbers on any part of the gear system, it just says Shimano Sora :(

    Would I be able to use a newer version of the shifters on my bike, or would I have to use the same as what I have?


  • #4
    easygoing39
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,397 ✭✭✭easygoing39


    just buy any Shimano 9 spd lever.


  • #5
    clog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭clog


    Its a 3400 series on that bike but a 3500 will work just as well. Rose bikes had them on sale the other day.


  • #6
    ozzy jr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,519 ✭✭✭ozzy jr


    clog wrote: »
    Its a 3400 series on that bike but a 3500 will work just as well. Rose bikes had them on sale the other day.

    Ta, thats what I wanted to hear!

    Sold out on Rose bikes :(

    At least I know what I'm looking for now.


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  • #7
    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    Loads of sites have 2300(8 speed) or 3500 (new style, 9 speed) but none I can find with right hand 2500 style.

    Ebay might be your best bet? Or ask in Cycling Adverts?


  • #8
    ozzy jr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,519 ✭✭✭ozzy jr


    Just checked Rose again and they had a set. 50% off so I got a pair :cool:


  • #9
    ozzy jr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,519 ✭✭✭ozzy jr


    ozzy jr wrote: »
    Just checked Rose again and they had a set. 50% off so I got a pair :cool:

    Just got an email from Rose Bikes to say the item is sold out, two days after paying for it.

    What a load of crap :mad:


  • #10
    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    If you're willing to buy a new set manye just buy a set of the new 3500's?

    They're way nice to use.


  • #11
    ozzy jr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,519 ✭✭✭ozzy jr


    Seaneh wrote: »
    If you're willing to buy a new set manye just buy a set of the new 3500's?

    They're way nice to use.

    I'm buying with the intention of trading in for an upgrade, so want to keep the cost down.


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  • #12
    clog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭clog


    Send Rose customer service an email saying that you're disappointed with their service and ask if as a gesture of goodwill they will sell you a set of the 3500 with a discount. Happened to me last year with a 105 cassette which turned out not to be in stock I contacted them and they sent me an ultegra one for the same price.


  • #13
    ozzy jr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,519 ✭✭✭ozzy jr


    clog wrote: »
    Send Rose customer service an email saying that you're disappointed with their service and ask if as a gesture of goodwill they will sell you a set of the 3500 with a discount. Happened to me last year with a 105 cassette which turned out not to be in stock I contacted them and they sent me an ultegra one for the same price.

    Thats a good idea, I'll chance it. I already emailed telling them how disappointed I was with their service.


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