Featured User Review: Shimano Dura-Ace ST-7900 STI Dual Control Shifters Review
by Sammy Garcia
Price: $399.00 at Blue Sky Cycling
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Bike Setup
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL3, Reynolds Thirty Two carbon tubular wheelset, Vittoria Corsa EVO SC, Easton EC90 compact crankset, 7900 Shifters (now), 7800 RD, 7900 FD, 7800 brakes, Speedplay X1, Sworks seat post and handlebar, Ritchey WCS Matrix 4-Axis stem, Garmin Edge 805,
Favorite Ride:
Escalera al Infierno
Summary:
This STI-7900 shifters replaced my STI-7801 ones. VERY comfortable. More so than 7801's when on the hoods (holding onto them the way Pro's do). Having read previous reviews, I made sure I would not struggle with set up and rigging, so I also replaced all cables with Jagwire Racer's complete set as well. I found shifters to have very smooth and precise operation, besides a cleaner look. Set up and rigging posed no issues. Performed flawlessly from the start. And for the record, rear shifter downshifts three cogs when lever actuated three clicks, unlike I read somewhere. 7800 brake calipers, in fact, operate/feel a little better now.
Strengths:
Ergonomics/comfort, functionality, weight, looks, price. Seamless transition from 7801's. They work exactly the same way. My comfort zone (personal preference).
Weaknesses:
Little harder to install the shift cable housing by the brakes cable (though it results on a superbly cleaner look). Tape the brake housing first, then tape the shift housing. After you install the handlebar tape, you will like the results. Jagwire, Gore, Shimano, listen: now that all systems run both housings taped to the handlebar, you should produce an integral double housing for the handlebar portion of them, to make installation a breeze!!
Similar Products Used:
7801 Dura Ace (last 7 years, on two different bikes), Ultegra 6500
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