Shimano SL-RS700 2-/ 11-speed Shifter

The Shimano SL-RS700 shifters - if you don't ride drop bars on your bike

The Shimano SL-RS700 is a groupless shifter that can be used to shift either 2-speed at the front or 11-speed at the rear. It was designed for use on road or city bikes with flat handlebars, i.e. without a drop bar. The SL-RS700 is equipped with MTB's Rapidfire Plus technology, allowing multiple gears to be downshifted at once, and features the 2-Way Release function, which allows the release lever to be operated with the index finger (pull) or thumb (push). Also worth noting is Instant Release for super-fast shifting operations, as well as Multi Release for the 11-speed version. In the latter version, one gear can be shifted by pulling and two gears by pressing. The housing of the shifter is made of aluminium, and carbon was also used for the levers. An inner cable with wear-reducing SIL-TEC coating is included.

Specifications:

Application:

Road, City

Gearing:

2-speed, 11-speed

Mount:

clamp (closed)

Technical Information:

Type:

Rapidfire Plus

Body Material:

Aluminium

Lever Material:

carbon (CFRP, main lever), composite material (GFRP) / steel (release lever)

Cable:

stainless steel, SIL-TEC coated

Cable Housing:

OT-SP41 (not included in the delivery)

Adjustment Options:

• cable adjust

Compatibility:

Handlebar Type:

flat / straight

Clamp Diameter:

22.2 mm

Grip Diameter:

max. 32 mm

Front Derailleur:

FD-R9100, FD-R8000, FD-5801, FD-R7000, FD-9000, FD-6800, FD-5800, FD-U5000, FD-RX810

Crank:

FC-R9100, FC-R9100-P, FC-R8000, FC-R7000, FC-RS510, FC-9000, FC-6800, FC-5800, FC-RS500, FC-U5000-2, FC-RX810-2, FC-RX600-11

Rear Derailleur:

RD-R9100, RD-R8000, RD-RX800, RD-9000, RD-6800, RD-5800, RD-R7000, RD-U5000, RD-RX810

Cassette:

CS-R9100, CS-9000, CS-6800, CS-5800, CS-R8000, CS-HG800-11, CS-R7000, CS-HG700-11

Chain:

CN-9000, CN-6800, CN-HG901-11, CN-HG701-11, CN-HG601-11, CN-LG500

Features:

• max. number of gears per shift: 4 (main lever, rear)
• for fitness bikes and road bikes with flat/straight handlebars
• ergonomic lever design, improved accessibility
• fast, simple and versatile functionality
• 2x bearings
• painted body and main lever

Technology:

Rapidfire Plus
Rapidfire Plus is a type of Shimano shift lever construction that has been common in the mountain bike sector since 1985. Two levers, the main lever and the release lever, are used instead of a twist shifter. Rapidfire Plus shift levers, as the name suggests, ensure fast shifting. In addition, depending on the model, it is possible to downshift up to three gears with one shift stroke.

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.

Multi Release
With the Multi Release, which only affects the right-hand shift lever, two gears can be shifted with one actuation of the release lever without loss of shifting speed. This is independent of whether you use a Top-Normal or a Low-Normal rear derailleur.

SIL-TEC
SIL-TEC is a fluorine particle-based surface coating from Shimano. It results in smoother, lower friction operation and less contamination. This makes maintenance easier, reduces wear and extends the service life of SIL-TEC components.

Models:

2-speed:

Mount:

left

Manufacturer Numbers:

I-SLRS700LBS (silver), I-SLRS700LBL (black)

11-speed:

Mount:

right

Manufacturer Numbers:

I-SLRS700RAS (silver), I-SLRS700RAL (black)

Contents:

• 1 x Deore SL-RS700 shifter (left or right)
• 1 x Shimano cable, 1800 mm or 2050 mm