DUAL CONTROL LEVER

DCL stands for DUAL CONTROL LEVER. It has brake and shifting functions in the system and enables easy operation.
Ergonomic innovation is probably more critical to the higher standard performance than the added gearing. The shift internals borrow the robustness from our MTB technology and are so smooth and effortless that one finger shifts front and rear are possible. Indeed, shifting is the ultimate act of SHIMANO TOTAL INTEGRATION, and simply has to be experienced to be understood.

Type of bicycle, riding style, and operation method… Which gear shifting lever best fits your need?

SHIMANO offers a wide range of gear shifting levers. We offer high-quality, high-performance shifting levers, which are also included in our racing components for MTBs and road bikes, as well as levers that are easy to use even for entry-level bicycle riders. You can select your favorite shifting lever to suit your handlebar type, riding style and preferred operating method.

 

SHIMANO TOTAL INTEGRATION (STI) brings a whole advanced concept of integration. DUAL CONTROL LEVER, Shifting lever integrated with brake lever, and REVOSHIFT shifter integrated with brake lever deliver clean cable routing, ergonomic construction, compact design and integrated appearance by combining shifting lever and brake lever.

Recommended shifting levers by usage type

*1: Handlebar

*2: Flat bar

*3: Riser bar

*4: Thumb Shifter

*5: Thumb Shifter Plus

*6: REVOSHIFT

*7: EZ FIRE PLUS

*8: RAPIDFIRE PLUS

*9: Drop bar

*10: Double Lever

*11: DUAL CONTROL LEVER

Shifting lever integrated with brake lever. Recommended for road bikes.

The shifting lever is integrated with a brake lever. There are two levers, one large and one small. To upshift, use the small inner lever. To downshift, operate the large outer lever.

Gear Shifting

*1: Shift from high to low gears(Downshift)

*2: Shift from low to high gears(Upshift)