Shimano Metrea SL-U5000 2-/11-speed Shifter w/ I-Spec II

The Metrea SL-U5000 shifter by Shimano - for more variability

The Shimano Metrea SL-U5000 2x11-speed shifter is perfect for city bikes with flat handlebars, making it suitable for many frame types and models. It features technologies originally from the MTB sector, such as Rapidfire Plus (downshift several gear steps at once), 2-Way Release (operation by pulling or pushing), Instant Release (faster shifting) and 11-speed Multi Release (shift one step by pulling, two steps by pushing). The shifter also has an I-Spec II mount so that it can be mounted on a compatible brake lever to save space. The SL-U5000 is largely made of aluminium and comes with a friction-reducing Optislick shift cable.

Specifications:

Series:

Metrea U5000

Application:

City

Gearing:

2-speed, 11-speed

Mount:

I-Spec II

Technical Information:

Type:

Rapidfire Plus

Body Material:

aluminium

Lever Material:

aluminium (main lever), steel / resin (release lever)

Cable:

stainless steel (Optislick)

Housing:

OT-SP41 (not included in the delivery)

Adjustment Options:

• cable adjust

Compatibility:

Handlebar Type:

straight / flat

Clamp Diameter:

22.2 mm

Front Derailleur:

FD-R9100, FD-R8000, FD-5801, FD-R7000, FD-9000, FD-6800, FD-5800, FD-U5000, FD-RX810

Crank:

FC-R9100, FC-R9100-P, FC-R8000, FC-R7000, FC-RS510, FC-9000, FC-6800, FC-5800, FC-RS500, FC-U5000-2, FC-RX810-2, FC-RX600-11

Rear Derailleur:

RD-R9100, RD-R8000, RD-RX800, RD-9000, RD-6800, RD-5800, RD-R7000, RD-U5000, RD-RX810

Cassette:

CS-R9100, CS-9000, CS-6800, CS-5800, CS-R8000, CS-HG800-11, CS-R7000, CS-HG700-11

Chain:

CN-9000, CN-6800, CN-HG901-11, CN-HG701-11, CN-HG601-11, CN-LG500

Brake Lever:

I-Spec II

Features:

• max. number of gears per shift: 4
• for fitness bikes and road bikes with flat/straight handlebars
• 2x bearings
• Optislick inner cable with a minimal galvanic coating for more efficient cable routing and corrosion resistance
• painted body and main lever

Technology:

Rapidfire Plus
Rapidfire Plus is a type of Shimano shift lever construction that has been common in the mountain bike sector since 1985. Two levers, the main lever and the release lever, are used instead of a twist shifter. Rapidfire Plus shift levers, as the name suggests, ensure fast shifting. In addition, depending on the model, it is possible to downshift up to three gears with one shift stroke.

2-Way-Release
With 2-Way-Release, the shifter can be pressed and pulled to shift to the smaller sprocket or chainring. This allows you to adjust the shifting process to your personal preferences. Most Rapidfire Plus shifters are equipped with 2-Way Release.

Instant Release
With Instant Release, the spring and thus the cable are released immediately when the lever is actuated, which ensures an enormously fast shifting process. The delay caused by a two-step shifting process with click and release is eliminated, so that the gear change is considerably accelerated and improved.

Multi Release
With the Multi Release, which only affects the right-hand shift lever, two gears can be shifted with one actuation of the release lever without loss of shifting speed. This is independent of whether you use a Top-Normal or a Low-Normal rear derailleur.

I-Spec II
I-Spec II describes a variant of the connection between the brake lever and the shift lever on MTB or, more precisely, flatbar gears from Shimano. This type of mount makes for a tidy cockpit as it reduces the number of clamps needed. On some models it is also possible to adjust the shift lever both horizontally and vertically in relation to the brake lever. Then there is 12 mm of adjustment travel in the longitudinal direction and/or up to 15° of rotation - for optimum ergonomic adaptation to your riding style, seat position and anatomy.

Models:

2-speed:

Mount:

left

Manufacturer Number:

I-SLU5000LB

11-speed:

Mount:

right

Manufacturer Number:

I-SLU5000RA

Contents:

• 1 x Shimano Metrea SL-U5000 shifter
• 1 x Shimano cable, 1800 mm or 2050 mm