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Shimano SL-R400 8 Spd Braze-On Down Tube Shifters

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Details

- Inc Inner Cable Per pair
- Suitable for use with double or triple chainset
- Fitting for braze-on downtube shifter mounts
- Lightweight aluminium construction
- These have NO friction setting

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Product Reviews (2)

Overall Product Rating 5 / 5

Great Product

By Colin

04 Oct 2022

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsNone

ProsVery good all over

Excellent quality as one would expect from Shimano. Simple to fit and connect to the derailleurs. Smooth and effective gear changing.

Very smooth levers

By Jon

21 Jan 2019

5 / 5

I recommend this product

ConsOnly available as braze-on

ProsGood quality, works well

Excellent Shimano quality, very smooth operation and accurate indexing on the right hand lever. The left hand lever is friction only, and has a very light action when pulling the lever back (changing up) without the ratchet clicking of some other levers (eg the Sunrace R80).
If you don't have braze-on mountings, buy some cheap levers with a band (eg Sunrace R80), throw away the Sunrace levers and fit the Shimano levers on the Sunrace band. I have done that and it works well.

Questions & Answers (4)

can i use it with shimano sora 9 speed rear derailler?

By basil anas

01 Mar 2023

SJS Customer Service:

Hi
Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately these will not work on a 9 speed rear derailleur as they are indexed for 8 speed only, you would need something like our item number 38241.
Kind Regards. JP 02/03/23

Will these work with a triple front mech?

By Gary

05 Jul 2022

SJS Customer Service:

Thank you for your enquiry, yes these will be fine.

WD 06/07/22

Regarding Downtube Shifters

By Barry Speed

06 May 2017

Hi SJS,
I have an old and trusty Eddy Merx Bicycle with Shimano friction lever shifters on the downtube. I would like to upgrade to indexed shifters. Should I use the Tiagra R400 or the SL-R400, or is there another I should consider?
Many thanks,
Barry Speed
Cheadle Hulme

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

If it is 8spd shifters that you need the the SL-R400 will be a good option for your needs.

Thanks.

What Is The Bolt Size For These Shifters? My Braze On Thread Size Looks Like An M4, Will This Fit?

By Alex Wastney

05 Jul 2016

SJS Customer Service:

Hi,

These like most down-tube shifters come with an M5 bolt, I'd recommended double checking what thread your frame is before you purchase a set.

Thanks.