{"product_id":"shimano-brake-shift-set-3x8-speed-stef500","title":"Shimano Brake Shift Set STEF500 3x7 Speed","description":"\u003cdiv data-is-intersecting=\"true\" data-turn-id-container=\"bc155c50-2238-46c2-ad04-d3837ce3a273\"\u003e\r\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-139\" data-turn=\"user\" data-turn-id=\"bc155c50-2238-46c2-ad04-d3837ce3a273\" data-turn-id-container=\"bc155c50-2238-46c2-ad04-d3837ce3a273\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv data-is-intersecting=\"true\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a0d6745-2188-83ea-90b0-cb81569254ed-49\"\u003e\r\n\u003csection 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class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"65860ec9-4c12-4e53-b771-45ed626ae0d3\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"131\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"56\" data-start=\"4\"\u003eShimano ST-EF500 3x7 Speed Brake\/Shift Lever Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"108\" data-start=\"62\"\u003ecombined brake lever + gear shifter system\u003c\/strong\u003e for entry-level bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"133\"\u003eShimano ST-EF500 3x7 Brake\/Shift Lever Set (EZ-Fire Plus)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"252\" data-section-id=\"i0zii0\" data-start=\"239\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"261\" data-start=\"253\"\u003eThis is:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"435\" data-start=\"262\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"308\" data-section-id=\"sbgu1a\" data-start=\"262\"\u003ean \u003cstrong data-end=\"308\" data-start=\"267\"\u003eintegrated brake + gear shifter combo\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"371\" data-section-id=\"1z05g46\" data-start=\"309\"\u003edesigned for \u003cstrong data-end=\"371\" data-start=\"324\"\u003e3x front chainrings + 7-speed rear cassette\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"435\" data-section-id=\"k8o5dk\" data-start=\"372\"\u003epart of Shimano’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"435\" data-start=\"392\"\u003eTourney\/entry-level EZ-Fire Plus system\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"449\" data-start=\"437\"\u003eIt replaces:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"556\" data-start=\"450\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"475\" data-section-id=\"9929mx\" data-start=\"450\"\u003eseparate brake levers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"556\" data-section-id=\"i9jt13\" data-start=\"476\"\u003eseparate shifters\u003cbr data-end=\"498\" data-start=\"495\"\u003e\r\n\t→ with a single compact unit on each side of the handlebar\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"561\" data-start=\"558\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"578\" data-section-id=\"nysmmy\" data-start=\"563\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"818\" data-start=\"580\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"642\" data-section-id=\"fw3dcc\" data-start=\"580\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"582\"\u003eLeft lever\u003c\/strong\u003e → controls the \u003cstrong data-end=\"642\" data-start=\"612\"\u003efront derailleur (3 gears)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"705\" data-section-id=\"1yn9j86\" data-start=\"643\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"645\"\u003eRight lever\u003c\/strong\u003e → controls the \u003cstrong data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"676\"\u003erear derailleur (7 gears)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"758\" data-section-id=\"1mdb9lk\" data-start=\"706\"\u003eUses Shimano’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"758\" data-start=\"723\"\u003eindexed “click” shifting system\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"818\" data-section-id=\"2n7ehs\" data-start=\"759\"\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong data-end=\"793\" data-start=\"770\"\u003egear display window\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can see your gear\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"823\" data-start=\"820\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"840\" data-section-id=\"t4ytit\" data-start=\"825\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1120\" data-start=\"842\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"893\" data-section-id=\"zue48w\" data-start=\"842\"\u003e✔ Integrated brake + shift design (clean cockpit)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"945\" data-section-id=\"129iz9q\" data-start=\"894\"\u003e✔ Compatible with \u003cstrong data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"914\"\u003eV-brakes \/ long-pull brakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"994\" data-section-id=\"1u03p8v\" data-start=\"946\"\u003e✔ Adjustable reach (fits different hand sizes)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1034\" data-section-id=\"mg3p7n\" data-start=\"995\"\u003e✔ Includes \u003cstrong data-end=\"1034\" data-start=\"1008\"\u003eshift cables + housing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1061\" data-section-id=\"1hx96bk\" data-start=\"1035\"\u003e✔ Optical gear indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1120\" data-section-id=\"aqxzv9\" data-start=\"1062\"\u003e✔ EZ-Fire Plus rapid shift levers (thumb + index action)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1122\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1164\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1182\" data-section-id=\"14bu82z\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003eWorks with:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1363\" data-start=\"1195\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1228\" data-section-id=\"1jkjqfl\" data-start=\"1195\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1228\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003e3x cranksets (front triple)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1267\" data-section-id=\"ps9gs1\" data-start=\"1229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"1231\"\u003e7-speed Shimano rear drivetrains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1322\" data-section-id=\"1w1ipqu\" data-start=\"1268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1320\" data-start=\"1270\"\u003eV-brakes or mechanical disc brakes (long pull)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1363\" data-section-id=\"1hq1a8g\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003eFlat-bar MTBs, hybrids, commuter bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1365\"\u003eNot compatible with:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1462\" data-start=\"1386\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1406\" data-section-id=\"11x4241\" data-start=\"1386\"\u003ehydraulic brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1430\" data-section-id=\"znmvub\" data-start=\"1407\"\u003edrop-bar road bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1462\" data-section-id=\"u3o05u\" data-start=\"1431\"\u003e8\/9\/10\/11-speed drivetrains\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1467\" data-start=\"1464\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1481\" data-section-id=\"ocxqwl\" data-start=\"1469\"\u003eRide feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1649\" data-start=\"1482\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1509\" data-section-id=\"14q41lg\" data-start=\"1482\"\u003esimple and very intuitive\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1554\" data-section-id=\"kl3t4b\" data-start=\"1510\"\u003eheavier feel than modern separate shifters\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1610\" data-section-id=\"yt7y87\" data-start=\"1555\"\u003ereliable but not fast-shifting like Deore\/SLX systems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1649\" data-section-id=\"1odt575\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003eideal for casual and commuter riding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1654\" data-start=\"1651\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1674\" data-section-id=\"1hx3z6s\" data-start=\"1656\"\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1790\" data-start=\"1675\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1705\" data-section-id=\"18npkgq\" data-start=\"1675\"\u003eentry-level mountain bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1733\" data-section-id=\"a8v27\" data-start=\"1706\"\u003eschool \/ commuter bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1754\" data-section-id=\"v81xrk\" data-start=\"1734\"\u003eolder 3x7 setups\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1790\" data-section-id=\"ldnpsf\" data-start=\"1755\"\u003ebudget rebuilds or replacements\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1795\" data-start=\"1792\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1804\" data-section-id=\"1xwciez\" data-start=\"1797\"\u003ePros\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1972\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1822\" data-section-id=\"10ph936\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003every affordable\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1866\" data-section-id=\"t8w7y8\" data-start=\"1823\"\u003eeasy to install as a full replacement set\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1907\" data-section-id=\"orm1wh\" data-start=\"1867\"\u003esimple operation (great for beginners)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1935\" data-section-id=\"1mxo8z1\" data-start=\"1908\"\u003ereduces handlebar clutter\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1972\" data-section-id=\"inumw1\" data-start=\"1936\"\u003eincludes cables (ready-to-fit kit)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1977\" data-start=\"1974\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1992\" data-section-id=\"1f14pki\" data-start=\"1979\"\u003eTrade-offs\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2143\" data-start=\"1993\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2028\" data-section-id=\"ive40y\" data-start=\"1993\"\u003ebulky compared to modern shifters\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2058\" data-section-id=\"1j5r4jk\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003eslower shifting performance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2104\" data-section-id=\"8x7tuf\" data-start=\"2059\"\u003elimited drivetrain compatibility (3x7 only)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2143\" data-section-id=\"yzsmy8\" data-start=\"2105\"\u003enot suitable for modern MTB upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2148\" data-start=\"2145\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2164\" data-section-id=\"1msgxz8\" data-start=\"2150\"\u003eBottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"133\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2398\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003eThe Shimano ST-EF500 3x7 is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2263\" data-start=\"2195\"\u003ebasic all-in-one brake and shifting system for entry-level bikes\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for simplicity, affordability, and compatibility with older 3x7 drivetrains rather than performance or modern MTB precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"133\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/section\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44932735860958,"sku":"STEF5002PV7A3","price":775.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1242\/8790\/files\/15092_image__2.jpg?v=1779376789","url":"https:\/\/onlino-bicycle-shopco.shop\/products\/shimano-brake-shift-set-3x8-speed-stef500","provider":"Online Bicycle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}