Shimano CUES SL-U8000 Mono Clamp Shifter w/ Gear Indicator 2x

Shimano CUES SL-U8000 Mono 2x shifter for Linkglide - Clamp attachment, gear indicator and two release functions

The Shimano SL-U8000 from the CUES series is a 2x shifter for high-quality city and touring bikes with Linkglide drivetrain. It is suitable for 9-speed, 10-speed and 11-speed gears and is attached to handlebars with a 22.2 mm clamp diameter on the left side. This version has a permanently installed visual gear indicator, which gives you more control over gear changes. As a Rapidfire-Plus mono model, SL-U8000 scores with fast shifting processes and has only one lever with which you can shift both up and down. In addition, it is equipped with 2-Way Release Technology, i.e. you can operate the lever by pushing it with your thumb and pulling it with your index finger. Instant Release Technology for a delay-free release of the shift cable is also on board. The lever is easily accessible, ergonomically shaped and can be operated with little force, which is also helped by the double bearing. Its position can be changed via an adjustment wheel, which allows you to adjust it to your hand size. The shift lever is mostly made of lightweight aluminium. A stainless steel shifter cable with a friction-reducing coating is included.

Specifications:

Series:

CUES U8000

Application:

City, City & Touring

Gearing:

2x

Mount:

clamp (closed)

Technical Information:

Type:

Rapidfire Plus Mono

Body Material:

aluminium

Lever Material:

aluminium

Clamp Diameter:

22.2 mm

Cable:

stainless steel (Optislick)

Housing:

OT-SP41

Gear Indicator:

yes

Adjustment Options:

• cable adjust
• lever position

Compatibility:

Front Derailleur:

FD-U4000, FC-U4010, FD-U6000, FD-U6010, FD-U8010

Crank:

FC-U8000-2, FC-U6010-2, FC-U6000-2(B), FC-U4010-2(B), FC-U4000-2(B)

Chain:

CN-HG901-11, CN-HG701-11, CN-HG601-11, CN-LG500

Handlebar Grip Outer Diameter:

max. 36 mm

Features:

• 2x shifter with 2-Way Release and Instant Release Technology for city and touring bikes with Shimano Linkglide drivetrains (9-speed, 10-speed, 11-speed)
• version for clamp attachment
• upshift and downshift with a single lever
• optimised lever shape and easy accessibility of the lever
• low operating force for ease of use and comfort
• lever position wide (standard) and close adjustable
• easy-to-read gear indicator for more control when shifting gears
• shapely and weight-optimised
• double bearings
• Optislick inner cable with a minimal galvanic coating for more efficient cable routing and corrosion resistance
• housing and lever painted
• stainless steel clamp screw

Technology:

Rapidfire Plus Mono
Shimano Rapidfire Plus Mono shift levers are only available for the left side, because they shift the front derailleur. In contrast to regular Rapidfire Plus models, only one lever is installed here, which is used for both upshifting and downshifting. This is practical and accommodates natural finger positions. You change the chainring comfortably while keeping a firm grip on the handlebars and concentrating on the ride.

2-Way Release
With 2-Way Release, the shifter can be pressed and pulled to shift to the smaller sprocket or chainring. This allows you to adjust the shifting process to your personal preferences. Most Rapidfire Plus shifters are equipped with 2-Way Release.

Instant Release
With Instant Release, the spring and thus the cable are released immediately when the lever is actuated, which ensures an enormously fast shifting process. The delay caused by a two-step shifting process with click and release is eliminated, so that the gear change is considerably accelerated and improved.

Models:

2x:

Mount:

left

Model Number:

SL-U8000-L

Manufacturer Number:

ISLU8000LBP

Contents:

• 1 x Shimano CUES SL-U8000 shifter with gear indicator (left)
• 1 x Shimano cable, 1800 mm
• 1 x Shimano 1320 mm cable housing
• 2 x sealed end caps, 6 mm
• 1 x ferrules