{"product_id":"suntour-command-butterfly-shifters-5-6-7-speed-triple-double-near-mint","title":"Suntour Command Butterfly Shifters: 5\/6\/7 Speed Triple\/Double (Near Mint)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCommand shifters were Suntour's answer to STI and Ergopower shifters, and are often referred to as butterfly shifters.  Their most popular use is on Dirt Drops handlebars popularized by John Tomac and Yeti.  They mount on drop road bike handlebars, usually to the inside of the brake levers.  They were MUCH more reliable than early STI shifters, as they used proven thumb shifter technology.  Of course history erased this style of shifter quick as STI's improved, but they're still a piece of history and an alternative to costly and finicky integrated shifters.  They're also popular with the monstercross and cyclocross crowds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThese are the later gen 7 speed version, with asymmetrical lever arms.  They will index 5, 6, or 7 speed drivetrains, or run in friction mode.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e*Note that these are just slightly mismatched.  The lever arms are a slightly different finish, and one side has a longer arm than the other.  This will not cause any compatibility or fit issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMint lightly used condition.  The shifting is smooth and crisp.  Bodies, wings, clamps, and end caps barely have a mark.  Show bike worthy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eModel: SL-CD01-R7, SL-CD01-L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eRear shifter: 5\/6\/7 speed indexed or retro friction mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eFront shifter: double or triple, retro friction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suntour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53142384312460,"sku":"8263","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5144\/9740\/files\/nos_campagnolo_c-record_8_9_speed_syncro_1980s_22823__42900.1548805956.1280.1280.jpg?v=1791214643","url":"https:\/\/swooncycles.com\/products\/suntour-command-butterfly-shifters-5-6-7-speed-triple-double-near-mint","provider":"Swoon Cycles (Bike ReCyclery)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}