{"product_id":"shimano-tiagra-lever-st4700-left-2x10-speed","title":"Shimano Tiagra Lever ST4700 Left 2x10 Speed","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"245\" data-section-id=\"1d1u59d\" data-start=\"229\"\u003e???? What it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"354\" data-start=\"247\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"277\" data-start=\"251\"\u003eShimano Tiagra ST-4700\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"334\" data-start=\"283\"\u003eleft-side STI (Shimano Total Integration) lever\u003c\/strong\u003e used on road bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"368\" data-start=\"356\"\u003eIt controls:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"486\" data-start=\"369\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"419\" data-section-id=\"1azbt44\" data-start=\"369\"\u003e???? Front derailleur shifting (2-speed cranksets)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"486\" data-section-id=\"1n0cmeu\" data-start=\"420\"\u003e???? Front brake lever (rim or mechanical disc depending on setup)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"491\" data-start=\"488\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"518\" data-section-id=\"vm3ol0\" data-start=\"493\"\u003e⚙️ Key specs explained\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"551\" data-section-id=\"17hlekj\" data-start=\"520\"\u003e???? DUAL CONTROL LEVER (STI)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"667\" data-start=\"552\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"667\" data-section-id=\"1o0fn1b\" data-start=\"552\"\u003eOne lever does two jobs:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"667\" data-start=\"581\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"623\" data-section-id=\"10lj35h\" data-start=\"581\"\u003eShift gears (thumb\/finger paddle action)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"667\" data-section-id=\"xcwt9t\" data-start=\"626\"\u003eBrake (squeeze lever like normal brake)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"724\" data-start=\"669\"\u003e???? Standard road bike system = clean, efficient cockpit\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"729\" data-start=\"726\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"753\" data-section-id=\"wdhnwt\" data-start=\"731\"\u003e⚙️ Front speeds: 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"754\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"792\" data-section-id=\"9w6bc1\" data-start=\"754\"\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"769\"\u003e2x chainring setups\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"863\" data-section-id=\"14t6ri5\" data-start=\"793\"\u003eCommon example:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"813\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"837\" data-section-id=\"1iw9kjm\" data-start=\"813\"\u003e50\/34T (compact crank)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"863\" data-section-id=\"16orsrs\" data-start=\"840\"\u003e52\/36T (semi-compact)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"908\" data-start=\"865\"\u003e???? Not compatible with 1x or triple systems\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"910\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"937\" data-section-id=\"c5ndzb\" data-start=\"915\"\u003e???? Cables: OT-SP41\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"938\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"983\" data-section-id=\"i5ftpg\" data-start=\"938\"\u003eShimano’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"983\" data-start=\"950\"\u003epre-lubricated housing system\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1081\" data-section-id=\"1a9yotb\" data-start=\"984\"\u003eBenefits:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"998\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1019\" data-section-id=\"zp8scd\" data-start=\"998\"\u003eSmoother shifting\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1039\" data-section-id=\"na1c4j\" data-start=\"1022\"\u003eLess friction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1081\" data-section-id=\"12xfzmg\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eBetter durability in wet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1116\" data-section-id=\"19cluex\" data-start=\"1088\"\u003e???? OPTISLICK inner cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1117\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1149\" data-section-id=\"ytj27k\" data-start=\"1117\"\u003eSpecial coated stainless cable\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1183\" data-section-id=\"hxjo78\" data-start=\"1150\"\u003eReduces friction inside housing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1239\" data-section-id=\"nfzqhd\" data-start=\"1184\"\u003eImproves:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1218\" data-section-id=\"1t3j7mp\" data-start=\"1198\"\u003eShift smoothness\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1239\" data-section-id=\"ns3d3f\" data-start=\"1221\"\u003eCable lifespan\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1244\" data-start=\"1241\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1277\" data-section-id=\"1s18mc1\" data-start=\"1246\"\u003e???? Clamp band: 23.8–24.2 mm\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1347\" data-start=\"1278\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1312\" data-section-id=\"1w1asg0\" data-start=\"1278\"\u003eThis is the handlebar clamp size\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1347\" data-section-id=\"s761jc\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003eFits standard \u003cstrong data-end=\"1347\" data-start=\"1329\"\u003eroad drop bars\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1352\" data-start=\"1349\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1386\" data-section-id=\"ham35v\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003e???? Reach adjust (screw type)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1498\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1443\" data-section-id=\"16kw8o8\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003eLets you move the lever closer or further from the bar\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1498\" data-section-id=\"ntiih8\" data-start=\"1444\"\u003eUseful for:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1498\" data-start=\"1460\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1477\" data-section-id=\"92ajio\" data-start=\"1460\"\u003eSmaller hands\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1498\" data-section-id=\"h0xne1\" data-start=\"1480\"\u003eComfort tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1503\" data-start=\"1500\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1531\" data-section-id=\"qy6n4p\" data-start=\"1505\"\u003e⚙️ SLR-EV brake system\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1649\" data-start=\"1532\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1572\" data-section-id=\"19z0xfo\" data-start=\"1532\"\u003eShimano’s road brake cable pull design\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1649\" data-section-id=\"nln82b\" data-start=\"1573\"\u003eImproves:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1649\" data-start=\"1587\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1607\" data-section-id=\"1f7jsb9\" data-start=\"1587\"\u003eBrake modulation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1630\" data-section-id=\"tlgx93\" data-start=\"1610\"\u003eLever efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1649\" data-section-id=\"r97dl1\" data-start=\"1633\"\u003eControl feel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\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=\"1671\" data-section-id=\"qz95oj\" data-start=\"1656\"\u003e???? Strengths\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1864\" data-start=\"1673\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1710\" data-section-id=\"1ur1xep\" data-start=\"1673\"\u003eSmooth, reliable Shimano shifting\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1751\" data-section-id=\"14frx93\" data-start=\"1711\"\u003eGood cable system (SP41 + Optislick)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1793\" data-section-id=\"1rzbt8e\" data-start=\"1752\"\u003eComfortable ergonomics for long rides\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1825\" data-section-id=\"aargdb\" data-start=\"1794\"\u003eSolid mid-range performance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1864\" data-section-id=\"14wzuqk\" data-start=\"1826\"\u003eDurable for training and commuting\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1869\" data-start=\"1866\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1888\" data-section-id=\"u1usel\" data-start=\"1871\"\u003e???? Limitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2048\" data-start=\"1890\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1919\" data-section-id=\"16oww16\" data-start=\"1890\"\u003eNot electronic (like Di2)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1961\" data-section-id=\"19k9ylv\" data-start=\"1920\"\u003eNot lightweight like Ultegra\/Dura-Ace\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2001\" data-section-id=\"p6zvhn\" data-start=\"1962\"\u003eOnly supports \u003cstrong data-end=\"1999\" data-start=\"1978\"\u003e2x front shifting\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2048\" data-section-id=\"1sp93dg\" data-start=\"2002\"\u003eMid-range braking feel (depends on calipers)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2053\" data-start=\"2050\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2079\" data-section-id=\"12mtvg5\" data-start=\"2055\"\u003e???? Real-world verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2089\" data-start=\"2081\"\u003eThis is:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"2213\" data-start=\"2090\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2213\" data-start=\"2092\"\u003e???? A reliable mid-range road bike STI lever designed for smooth shifting, good braking control, and long-term durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2237\" data-start=\"2215\"\u003eIt’s commonly used on:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2309\" data-start=\"2238\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2256\" data-section-id=\"k2lri6\" data-start=\"2238\"\u003eTraining bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2284\" data-section-id=\"nmadyh\" data-start=\"2257\"\u003eEntry-to-mid road bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2309\" data-section-id=\"1xz0iz3\" data-start=\"2285\"\u003eCommuter road builds\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2314\" data-start=\"2311\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2333\" data-section-id=\"3ajuo3\" data-start=\"2316\"\u003e???? Bottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2365\" data-start=\"2335\"\u003eThe Shimano Tiagra ST-4700 is:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2507\" data-start=\"2366\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2393\" data-section-id=\"1wlfxtt\" data-start=\"2366\"\u003e✔ Smooth and dependable\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2422\" data-section-id=\"1r74uwf\" data-start=\"2394\"\u003e✔ Great for road cycling\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2456\" data-section-id=\"a403xf\" data-start=\"2423\"\u003e✔ Good value mid-range system\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2507\" data-section-id=\"p6q7q3\" data-start=\"2457\"\u003e❗ Not performance racing level, but very capable\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44201900802108,"sku":"ST4700LI2","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2261\/8940\/files\/22960_shimano-tiagra-st-4700-2-fach-sti-einheit-links-st4700-lnfiwog9z9civf.jpg?v=1776342661","url":"https:\/\/www.olympiccycles.co.za\/products\/shimano-tiagra-lever-st4700-left-2x10-speed","provider":"Olympic Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}