How do you adjust SRAM Double Tap shifters?

The brake and shifters offer easy adjustment to fit any hand size. Use a hex to turn the reach bolts to adjust. You must set the shift lever reach adjust before setting the brake lever reach adjust. Press the shift and brake lever a few times to make sure the two levers do not interfere.

How do you adjust a SRAM shifter?

SRAM Shift Lever Adjustment

  1. Adjustment Bolt – Locate a small bolt on the inside of the shifter paddle where the shift lever attaches to the lever body. This also requires a 2.5mm Allen key.
  2. Turn Bolt Clockwise – Turn the adjustment bolt clockwise to bring the shifter lever closer to the bar.

How does SRAM double tap work?

SRAM shifters have two levers – the front lever, however, just controls the brakes, the smaller, little lever is used to control the gears. Double tap means you can use a ‘long swipe’, which creates a double click sound, or a ‘short swipe’, which makes a single click sound.

Is there a way to adjust the SRAM shifter?

They serve a pretty mean flat white and cake duo, too. SRAM shifters can be adjusted much like newer Shimano shifters. They also allow you to move the shifter and brake levers independently – so you can have a greater or shorter distance between the two levers if you like.

How do you adjust the Reach on a Shimano shifters?

As per Shimano shifters, let the brake off before making changes and remember to adjust the cable tension when you’ve finished. You must always start by adjusting the shift lever reach. You’ll find the adjustment bolt on the inside of the shifter paddle. You need to use a 2.5mm Allen key to adjust this one.

Why do you need a gear shifter on a road bike?

They also allow you to move the shifter and brake levers independently – so you can have a greater or shorter distance between the two levers if you like. Rumour has it that before the days of eTap, Lizzie Armitstead liked to have her gear shifters closer to the bar to allow quicker changes in a sprint.

How to reduce reach without adjusting levers?

How to reduce reach without adjusting levers. Using a shorter stem will bring the front end of the bike closer to you. This will however reduce overall reach, putting you into a more upright position, as opposed to simply cutting down on the distance between bar and lever. A shorter stem does alter the handling of a bike, making it more twitchy.