Hello, I have a road bike with drop handlebars that came with Shimano sl-a050 shifters for some horrible reason. I’ve seen posts that say the sl-a050 and st-a070 are interchangeable and that microshift/micronew 2×7 are also compatible with st-a070.
So my question is, for budget reasons would a pair of microshift/new brifters work as a replacement for the sl-a050? Having to move my entire arms just to change gears is not ideal.
Pic attached of bike with funny shifters
by tomfreah
2 Comments
Yes they will be compatible and a decent upgrade
You’re going to have to unwrap your handlebar to replace the shifters and replace the bar tape. While you’re at it, this might be a good opportunity to consider a different handlebar shape. Used drop bars are a dime a dozen, so this would be the cheapest part of this job.