Shifter Shimano CUES SL-U8000 2-speed

The Shimano CUES SL-U8000-L shifter is designed for 2-speed front shifting and is compatible only with the LINKGLIDE system.

Technical specifications

• Shifts both up and down with a single lever
• RAPIDFIRE PLUS MONO
• INSTANT RELEASE
• 2-WAY RELEASE
• Lightweight, compact design
• Compatible only with the LINKGLIDE shifting system
• Group: CUES U8000
• Model: SL-U8000-L
• Mounting: clamp
• Front gears: 2-speed
• Cable adjustment
• Materials: main lever body – painted steel; lever body – steel, GFRP

Technologies

LINKGLIDE – Delivers seamless shifting and pedaling performance designed to last. LINKGLIDE supports stress-free riding and ownership across evolving bike types and riding styles for years to come. It is an exceptionally durable drivetrain, built to withstand persistent daily wear and provide lasting shifting and pedaling performance for multi-purpose bikes and high-torque e-bikes. The robustly engineered cassette design shifts up and down seamlessly while significantly reducing drivetrain wear. The shifting gate design is optimized, and the robust cassette teeth resist damage when shifting and pedaling under high torque.

RAPIDFIRE PLUS MONO – The simple, intuitive operation of the RAPIDFIRE PLUS MONO lever lets riders shift both up and down with a single lever. It supports front double shifting with natural finger positioning and intuitive operation while maintaining a firm grip on the handlebar.

INSTANT RELEASE – This shifting system replaces the familiar two-stage click-and-release action. The cable is released as soon as the lever is activated, resulting in the quickest possible gear changes. A faster shift is always better, whether shifting up with a Top Normal rear derailleur or down with a low normal rear derailleur.

2-WAY RELEASE – The RAPIDFIRE Plus shifter release lever is commonly called a trigger because it is operated like a pistol trigger, by pulling it toward the grip. The release lever on RAPIDFIRE Plus shifters from ALIVIO to XTR can be operated in the same way, and can also be pressed with the thumb to activate a release shift.