FAQLoad - Shimano 8 speed v-brake shift/brake levers

Quick facts:

v-brake compatible brake levers;
3 speed left shifter;
8 speed right shifter;
good range of reach adjustment for little hands;
much easier to use than low quaility Revo twist shifters that come with kid's bikes;
pair weighs 341g;
nice clear, easy to read gear indicators.

Shimano SP41 shift outer

This is my go-to shift cable housing. The SP41/XTR housing weighs 38g a metre, can be bought in bulk ( 10m and larger rolls ), comes pre-lubed with the Shimano special silicon grease and ...

Shimano Deore XT RH (rear) 9 speed shifter

What's it weigh?

XTR M970 9 speed shifters

weight: 219g (left shifter - 107g, right shifter - 112g);

Wide ratio 9 speed cassette

For my daughter's latest build using 26" wheels I needed to come up with a wide ratio 9 speed cassette. I ended up putting together the following:

XTR M9000 11 speed shifters

These shifters are the I spec II variety which makes them compatible with the M9000 brake levers, avoiding the need for separate mounting clamps.

Shimano M540 SPD clipless pedals

This pair old and a bit dirty. Total weight 352g for a pair/set. Not a light set of pedals but have worked flawlessly for many years.

Shimano 8 speed v-brake shift/brake levers

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