For flat bar road bikes, the SL-RS700 2 x 11-speed shift levers from Shimano provides reliable and intuitive shifting. The RAPIDFIRE PLUS lever features 2WAY-RELEASE and quick Multi-Shift action.

Specifications

• The RS700 Rapidfire Shifters are precise mountain bike style levers for road bikes fitted with flat handlebars and 11-speed drivetrains
• Must only be used with FD-5800 and FD-6800 double front derailleurs
• Instant Release for super fast shifts, delivering the chain to the next gear the moment the lever is actuated with no hesitation
• Multi Release allows multiple gear changes from both levers with one sweep, further adding to the speed of shift
• 2-Way release allows the upper shift lever to performs the same Multi Shift function but swings in either direction allowing it to be released by the thumb or index finger
• High tech polished and grey finish
• Low-friction design means that shifters have a light and responsive short-stroke action that reduces shifting effort
• Easy to read optical gear display
• Barrel adjuster for fine gear tuning
• Complete with inner and SP41 outer cables

• 2x11-speed shifter
• Multi-Release Up to 2 shifts with release lever
• Instant Release Quick and accurate shifts
• 2-Way Release Shift lever release options
• Compatible with normal Road FD-Front derailleur and RD-Rear Derailleur

• Use: Road/Fitness
• Model: SL-RS700
• Shifter Type: Rapidfire Plus
• Mounting: Clamp
• Gear front: 2-speed
• Gear rear: 11-speed
• Instant Release: Yes
• Multi Release: Yes (rear)
• 2-Way Release: Yes
• Cable adjust: Yes

• Aluminum / GFRP / Steel

• Black

• Approx 210g (pair)

Instant Release
INSTANT RELEASE shifting replaces the two-stage click and release shifting you are familiar with. INSTANT RELEASE shifting releases cable as soon the lever is activated, resulting in the quickest possible gear changes. Whether it is an upshift with a Top Normal rear derailleur or a downshift with low normal rear derailleur a quicker shift is always a better shift.

Multi Release

Previous shifting systems shifted faster in one direction than the other. Choosing Top Normal or low normal always meant sacrificing shifting speed in one direction. Now with MULTI RELEASE you can release shift two gears in one stroke. The result - the fastest possible shifting in both directions regardless of rear derailleur choice.

2-Way Release

The RAPIDFIRE Plus shifter release lever is commonly called a trigger because it is operated like a pistol, by pulling toward the grip. The release lever of RAPIDFIRE Plus shifters from ALIVIO to XTR can be operated in this same manner but adds the ability to activate a release shift by pushing with the thumb.

Rapidfire Plus

Mountain bikers have used RAPIDFIRE Plus since 1985. RAPIDFIRE Plus is still a winning choice from a wide range of riders from XC racers to freeriders. RAPIDFIRE Plus is suited to quick shifting, giving riders the ability to downshift three gears in one stroke. RAPIDFIRE Plus shifters from DEORE to XTR all feature 2-WAY RELEASE, which means release shifts by pull of the index finger or push of the thumb.