Shimano 8-speed ST-EF500 triple chainring left-hand MTB shifter - ESTEF5002LSBL

Shimano ST-EF500: a 3-speed left-hand MTB shifter with integrated brake lever

The left joystick Shimano ST-EF500 is a mountain bike control unit designed for drivetrains with 3 trays and compatible with the systems Shimano to 8-speed. Listed ESTEF5002LSBL, it combines the front gear changes and the brake control into a single unit.

This design 2-in-1 enables you to maintain a simple and functional handlebar setup, particularly suited to leisure mountain bikes, hybrid bikes and touring bikes fitted with a triple chainring drivetrain.

The ST-EF500 features control technology EZ Fire Plus, which makes changing gears easier thanks to separate levers for upshifting and downshifting.

An order Shimano EZ Fire – easier to use

The ST-EF500 uses the system EZ Fire Plus from Shimano.

The gear shifters are designed to be operated easily with the fingers, without having to move your hand on the handlebars. This ergonomic design is particularly suited to riders looking for an intuitive control system for recreational or all-round mountain biking.

The left joystick controls the front derailleur, allowing you to switch between the three chainrings.

The right-hand control is still designed for changing the rear gears and is therefore not included with this item.

Compatible with a triple chainring drivetrain

The left-hand ST-EF500 is designed for transmissions fitted with 3 trays.

It enables you to select the right layout for the site:

• the small chainring makes climbing easier ;

• the intermediate plateau offers a compromise for varied routes ;

• The large chainring helps you maintain more speed on the flat sections.

This set-up remains particularly suitable for mountain bikes fitted with 3 x 8-speed drivetrains.

A control stick with a built-in brake lever

What makes the ST-EF500 is to also incorporate the left brake lever.

This design makes it possible to replace a separate gear and brake control with a single compact unit. It helps to keep the handlebars uncluttered and reduces the number of components that need to be fitted to the handlebars.

The control unit is designed for braking systems compatible with a mechanical cable brake.

A solution suitable for repairing a mountain bike

The Shimano The ST-EF500 is a good option for replacing a damaged or worn-out shifter on a mountain bike fitted with a drivetrain Shimano 3 × 8.

In particular, it can be used when refurbishing a leisure bike, an older mountain bike or a versatile bike fitted with a cable-operated drivetrain.

Before replacing it, however, it is important to check the number of rear gears, the number of chainrings and the type of brake used.

A control system designed for cable-operated bikes

The ST-EF500 operates using a mechanically controlled cable drive. It therefore requires no battery or mains power supply.

This mechanical design makes maintenance easier and allows for relatively simple replacement provided the cables and sheaths are in good condition.

To ensure precise gear changes, it is recommended that you also check the condition of the derailleur cable when replacing the shifter.

The key features of the Shimano ST-EF500

• Controller left-hand-side mountain bike Shimano

• Reference ST-EF500

• Product reference ESTEF5002LSBL

• Compatible with transmission 8-speed

• Order for 3 trays

• Technology Shimano EZ Fire Plus

• Integrated brake lever

• Mechanical cable-operated mechanism

• Simplified control panel

• Suitable for compatible mountain bikes, hybrid bikes and leisure bikes

• Colour: black

Technical specifications