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SHIMANO UNTERLEGKEIL ST-R600 STI - 4° LINKS

23-07-2012 08:16PM

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markyboy

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Can someone please enlighten me as to what this is to be used for?

Thanks!

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#2 23-07-2012 08:58PM

clog

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I believe its a shim which is inserted between the brake lever and the bottom of the hood its purpose is to set the levers a bit closer to the bars, usually used for riders with small hands.

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#3 23-07-2012 09:08PM

markyboy

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Thanks Clog. Just needed to make sure it wasn't an essential necessity in a time of crisis!

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