Integrated Shifter Help

[Chappy]

Evening all I no this should probably be in the Know How section but I thought I would try my luck here first. Recently I got my first road bike and all is good. I have been away for a few weeks and thought I would take it for a spin. The problem is when I squeeze the brake gear shifters they come away from the Rubber mountings are they supposed to this or is there some screw that needs doing up. If you need pics I can supply them.

Thanks in advance

 

[black'n'yellow]

I think you were right the first time...

 

[Broadside]

Some photos would definitely help... if they are Shimano STI's then you need to pull some of the rubber hood away on the outside of the lever and slot a 5mm allen key in to tighten the levers on to the handlebars - you should see there is a slight groove in the lever to allow the allen key in, this gives you a clue where to peel the too back.

 

[Chappy]

Ok here is the pics. DMORAN I found the allen key bolt thanks but as as you can see I don't think that's the problem

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[Rob3rt]

What exactly is the problem? I don't see any problem.

 

[Chappy]

What exactly is the problem? I don't see any problem.

I might be acting a bit stupid here but are the shifters supposed to do that. I will stress I am new to Road bikes having come from a mountain bike background. If they are meant to do that well you learn something new everyday.

 

[Rob3rt]

Meant to do what?

 

[Chappy]

Meant to do what?

Sorry I meant are the leavers supposed to pull away from the rubber when you compress them like in the bottom picture.

 

[Hacienda71]

yes.

 

[MattHB]

It's ok, it's braking.. Not breaking

 

[Gary E]

Yep, here's mine -

 

[Chappy]

Cool thanks guys. Like I said you learn something new every day.