Shifter Shimano CUES SL-U8000 I-Spec 2-speed

The Shimano CUES SL-U8000 shifter is designed for a 2-speed front drivetrain. It mounts to the brake lever using I-Spec II and is compatible only with the LINKGLIDE shifting system.

Technical specifications

• I-Spec II – secures the shift lever to the brake lever
• Shift 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-IL
• Mounting: I-Spec II (I-Spec II is not compatible with I-Spec or I-Spec B!)
• Front gears: 2-speed
• Cable adjustment
• Material: main lever body: painted steel; lever body: steel, GFRP

Technologies

LINKGLIDE – delivers smooth shifting and pedaling performance designed to last. LINKGLIDE supports stress-free riding and ownership for years, across evolving bike types and riding styles. This exceptionally durable drivetrain is built to withstand persistent daily wear and provide lasting shifting and pedaling performance for multi-purpose bikes and high-torque e-bikes. Its robustly engineered cassette design shifts smoothly up and down while significantly reducing drivetrain wear. The shifting gate design is optimized. 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 – shifting replaces the familiar two-stage click-and-release operation. INSTANT RELEASE releases the cable as soon as the lever is activated, resulting in the quickest possible gear changes. Whether upshifting with a Top Normal rear derailleur or downshifting with a Low Normal rear derailleur, a quicker shift is always better.

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 also be pushed with the thumb to activate a release shift.