{"product_id":"shimano-switch-lever-unit-rdm7000-fix-plate","title":"Shimano Switch Lever Unit RDM7000 Fix Plate","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"51\" data-section-id=\"1h4ctq1\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eShimano Switch Lever Unit \u0026amp; Fix Plate – RD-M7000\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"315\" data-start=\"53\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"110\" data-start=\"57\"\u003eShimano Switch Lever Unit \u0026amp; Fix Plate (Y5YX98040)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"162\" data-start=\"116\"\u003esmall internal clutch-control service part\u003c\/strong\u003e used inside Shimano \u003cstrong data-end=\"216\" data-start=\"183\"\u003eSLX RD-M7000 rear derailleurs\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is part of the mechanism that controls the derailleur’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"314\" data-start=\"277\"\u003eON\/OFF clutch (stabilizer) system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"320\" data-start=\"317\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"336\" data-section-id=\"q71ju3\" data-start=\"322\"\u003eWhat Is It\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"516\" data-start=\"337\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"390\" data-start=\"347\"\u003ereplacement internal assembly component\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Shimano SLX RD-M7000 rear derailleur. It includes the \u003cstrong data-end=\"491\" data-start=\"453\"\u003eswitch lever unit and fixing plate\u003c\/strong\u003e, which work together to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"518\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"570\" data-section-id=\"1hkq2bv\" data-start=\"518\"\u003eEngage or disengage the derailleur clutch system\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"621\" data-section-id=\"832yom\" data-start=\"571\"\u003eHelp control chain stabilisation (ON\/OFF mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"691\" data-section-id=\"1lcn7lr\" data-start=\"622\"\u003eSecure internal cam and plate movement inside the derailleur body\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"821\" data-start=\"693\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-end=\"724\" data-start=\"699\"\u003enot an external lever\u003c\/strong\u003e you use while riding — it sits inside the derailleur and is accessed during servicing or repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"826\" data-start=\"823\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"844\" data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"828\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1163\" data-start=\"845\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"897\" data-section-id=\"ej02c8\" data-start=\"845\"\u003eGenuine Shimano internal derailleur service part\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"944\" data-section-id=\"jm5rjk\" data-start=\"898\"\u003eControls clutch\/stabilizer ON\/OFF function\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1021\" data-section-id=\"1aaa090\" data-start=\"945\"\u003eWorks with RD-M7000 series (SLX 10\/11-speed variants depending on model)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1077\" data-section-id=\"9tkm6g\" data-start=\"1022\"\u003eIncludes fixing plate for secure internal alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1121\" data-section-id=\"d95cyd\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003eDesigned for precise factory tolerances\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1163\" data-section-id=\"1cgxd0\" data-start=\"1122\"\u003eRestores proper clutch switching feel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1168\" data-start=\"1165\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1188\" data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"1170\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1590\" data-start=\"1189\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1237\" data-section-id=\"1c4qyn7\" data-start=\"1189\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1205\" data-start=\"1191\"\u003ePart name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switch Lever Unit \u0026amp; Fix Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1276\" data-section-id=\"1hftwtd\" data-start=\"1238\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1264\" data-start=\"1240\"\u003eShimano part number:\u003c\/strong\u003e Y5YX98040\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1340\" data-section-id=\"7bha5j\" data-start=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"1279\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimano RD-M7000 series rear derailleurs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1397\" data-section-id=\"1vbzasr\" data-start=\"1341\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1356\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clutch (stabilizer) engagement control\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1458\" data-section-id=\"1qla3c8\" data-start=\"1398\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1413\" data-start=\"1400\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\/polymer internal assembly components\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1526\" data-section-id=\"1pgpj6r\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1461\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal derailleur mechanism (non-external part)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1590\" data-section-id=\"5qyoun\" data-start=\"1527\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1545\" data-start=\"1529\"\u003eService use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repair\/rebuild of derailleur clutch system\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1595\" data-start=\"1592\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1605\" data-section-id=\"yntdlk\" data-start=\"1597\"\u003ePros\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1844\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1668\" data-section-id=\"o46q4k\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003eVery low-cost repair compared to replacing full derailleur\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1711\" data-section-id=\"1mcod33\" data-start=\"1669\"\u003eRestores proper clutch ON\/OFF function\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1745\" data-section-id=\"a6qy8x\" data-start=\"1712\"\u003eGenuine Shimano precision fit\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1785\" data-section-id=\"fl1056\" data-start=\"1746\"\u003eExtends life of RD-M7000 derailleur\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1844\" data-section-id=\"r7a37j\" data-start=\"1786\"\u003eFixes issues like clutch not engaging or feeling loose\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1849\" data-start=\"1846\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1859\" data-section-id=\"yncdlj\" data-start=\"1851\"\u003eCons\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2176\" data-start=\"1860\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1929\" data-section-id=\"aqlypg\" data-start=\"1860\"\u003eNot a beginner-friendly repair (requires full derailleur opening)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1997\" data-section-id=\"1iz5y60\" data-start=\"1930\"\u003eSmall spring-loaded parts can be difficult to install correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2048\" data-section-id=\"1gypg35\" data-start=\"1998\"\u003eRequires correct alignment and torque settings\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2091\" data-section-id=\"16pyzao\" data-start=\"2049\"\u003eNot commonly stocked in all bike shops\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2176\" data-section-id=\"1dh27x1\" data-start=\"2092\"\u003eIf other internal parts are worn, replacement may still fail to fully fix issues\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2181\" data-start=\"2178\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2209\" data-section-id=\"qhiiaj\" data-start=\"2183\"\u003eWho Is It Suitable For\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2421\" data-start=\"2210\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2286\" data-section-id=\"1v4fsf6\" data-start=\"2210\"\u003eRiders with \u003cstrong data-end=\"2260\" data-start=\"2224\"\u003eShimano SLX RD-M7000 derailleurs\u003c\/strong\u003e needing internal repair\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2344\" data-section-id=\"1y4pfj2\" data-start=\"2287\"\u003eBike mechanics servicing clutch-type rear derailleurs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2421\" data-section-id=\"lxqlvw\" data-start=\"2345\"\u003eCyclists experiencing clutch switch failure or loose stabilizer function\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2426\" data-start=\"2423\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2449\" data-section-id=\"1ix8541\" data-start=\"2428\"\u003eWho Should Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2711\" data-start=\"2450\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2509\" data-section-id=\"1b0sxsu\" data-start=\"2450\"\u003eExperienced home mechanics or bike workshop technicians\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2567\" data-section-id=\"19khv6z\" data-start=\"2510\"\u003eRiders repairing a derailleur instead of replacing it\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2632\" data-section-id=\"nwie97\" data-start=\"2568\"\u003eAnyone with mechanical issues in the clutch switch mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2711\" data-section-id=\"wofyjp\" data-start=\"2633\"\u003eUsers trying to restore shifting stability without buying a new derailleur\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2716\" data-start=\"2713\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2733\" data-section-id=\"1g7992f\" data-start=\"2718\"\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"3089\" data-start=\"2734\"\u003eThe Shimano Switch Lever Unit \u0026amp; Fix Plate for RD-M7000 is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2846\" data-start=\"2794\"\u003esmall but important internal clutch-control part\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s not something you interact with while riding, but it plays a key role in how the derailleur stabilizes chain movement. It’s a \u003cstrong data-end=\"3011\" data-start=\"2979\"\u003ecost-effective repair option\u003c\/strong\u003e, but best handled by someone comfortable working inside derailleur internals.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45451317379132,"sku":"Y5YX98040","price":50.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2261\/8940\/files\/23708_RD3115-2.webp?v=1780043388","url":"https:\/\/www.olympiccycles.co.za\/products\/shimano-switch-lever-unit-rdm7000-fix-plate","provider":"Olympic Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}