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The micronewSTI Shifters 3X7 Speed SB-R473 is a versatile and lightweight derailleur designed for road bikes, compatible with Shimano ST-A070 shifters. Weighing only 430g and featuring an easy installation process, this durable metal component ensures seamless gear transitions for an enhanced cycling experience.
Manufacturer | China |
Part Number | 3*7speeds |
Package Dimensions | 25.4 x 13.49 x 6.2 cm; 430 g |
Item model number | 3*7speeds |
Colour | Black |
Finish | Powder Coated |
Material | Metal |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Number of Pieces | 2 |
Handle material | Stainless Steel, Aluminium |
Special Features | Easy to Install |
Usage | Road Bike, Bicycle |
Included Components | Installation Hardware |
Batteries included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Item Weight | 430 g |
D**S
Good for the price
Fitted my old Dawes Galaxy OK. Two small points:1. The attachment bolt was difficult to engage with the Allen key.2. The front shifter often shifts from the big to small rings directly and misses out the middle ring (could just be my adjustment).It’s pretty good and has given the old bike a new life as a winter trainer.
S**L
Great, durable shifters for the price!
I used these brifters to convert an old Cannondale hybrid into a drop bar gravel eater. Installation was straightforward and they shift well. I did add inline barrel adjusters since the shifter body is not threaded. This made tuning the derailleurs much easier. They feel solid and click into each gear firmly. The lever throw is a bit on the long side as compared to shimano. I personally prefer having upshift and downshift levers on the same side of the control so these are exactly what I was looking for. The right shifter will only move through 2 gears with 1 swipe of the lever. As noted elsewhere, it can be difficult to get them tight enough to eliminate the chance of them rotating in use. When I rewrap the bars I may add a little bit of grip tape begind the shifter so it stays put better. The shifters have performed well so far and all that remains is to see how well they hold up. Good choice for a budget build.Follow up: I have been using these for over 2 years without issue. I even clipped a low hanging branch while the bike was on my roof rack which knocked the shifter out of alignment and trashed the bar tape but they continue to work just fine. Excellent value.
D**A
Inexpensive and Comfortable
I purchased a Trinx 3x7 road bike off Amazon around June 2019 and was fairly satisfied with it but it needed some upgrades. The original shifters that came with the bike were dials like the ones seen on mountain bikes, and the brakes looked like derailleurs but with brakes only. I wanted to change out that system and install shifters that had the derailleurs and brakes in one. I found these on Amazon and was not disappointed. It was my first time doing any kind of modification to a bike and it was fairly straight forward: remove grip tape, cut cables, unscrew brakes/shifters, install new shifters, install new cables, place new grip tape. Everything went smoothly but my only gripe was that when I tried tightening the shifters to the handlebar they were still a little loose. I had to put electrical tape around the area of the handlebar that I was placing the shifters on so they were held in place correctly. Other than that the shifters work great and I am satisfied.
J**N
They work great.
This was my first go at this type of shifter, it came with everything I needed to connect them to my bike . I found a few videos online that helped with installation and adjustments, which made it easier than expected. It was easy to get used to the new way of shifting. And so far they work well.
H**M
Good inexpensive replacement
I bought these brifters to replace my old Shimano Sora 3x7 brifters. The install was easy, if you're experienced with wrenching on a bike.The front derailleur shifter is a little wonky when shifting from the large chainring to the middle ring. When you shift it will take you from the large ring to the granny gear in on click. To avoid this you have to hold the larger shift lever as you click on the smaller shift lever. This weird shifting isn't a deal-breaker but takes a bit to get used to.The rear derailleur shifter took more tweaking after installation than expected. I had some shift skipping going up and down between cassette 4 and 6, no amount of twists of the adjustment barrel helped. I had to shorten the shifter cable and housing by 10mm. Turns out this cutting solved the problem. I'm assuming shortening the length reduced a bit of slop in the cable effectively stopping the skipped shift.They look really good on my old 90s Trek, they add a modern touch and the hoods are really comfy. The only gripe I have is how far you have to push the longer shifter levers to the larger chainring or casette gears. I wear a men's medium to large glove, so I don't have small hands. I think these brifters would be tough for someone with small hands.I only have about 100 miles on them, but I'm really pleased so far. I hope they last as long as my old Shimano Soras, but if they don't, they're inexpensive enough to buy again. I'll update this review if anything goes wrong.Ride on!
E**4
Unexpected Good Functioning
I had the shifters installed, to ensure that it was done properly; and, so it was. The shifters surpassed my expectation by far. I love the push-button like trigger to shift "up"; very nice. Shifting "down" with the lever works very well and, unlike the shifters on the bike previously, with no distraction-causing difficulty. A fact that enables me to stay safe by paying attention to the road. Great value for money and a pleasure to use; even makes my bike feel expensive.
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