Shifters
Shimano Altus ST-EF505-8R Shift / Brake Lever
Right · 8-speed rear shift + hydraulic brake
Requires Companion Components
Individual right shift/brake lever requires the compatible opposite-side control.
Compatibility: reviewed
Known specifications can be used by the compatibility engine.
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Technical data
Specifications
- Speeds
- 8-speed
- Supported speeds
- 8-speed
- Compatible drivetrain families
- Shimano MTB/Lifestyle HG mechanical 8-speed
- Shift actuation
- Mechanical
- Control style
- Flat Bar Trigger
- Brake control interface
- Hydraulic Mineral Oil
- Control clamp diameter
- 22.2 mm
- Included control sides
- Right
- Right control functions
- Brake, Rear Shift
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Evidence and freshness
Technical-source dates and retailer offer checks are separate. A retailer check does not validate compatibility.
Report a correction- Technical review
- Jul 29, 2026
- Compatibility review
- Reviewed Jul 29, 2026
Approved technical sources
- Shimano Lifestyle Active shift lever specifications
- productinfo.shimano.com/en/spec/lifestyle-active-shift-leverManufacturerSource checked Jul 29, 2026Evidence reviewed Jul 29, 2026
- Shimano current MTB component ordering catalog
- set.shimano.co.jp/bc_catalog/mtb.pdfManufacturerSource checked Jul 29, 2026Evidence reviewed Jul 29, 2026
- Shimano current drivetrain compatibility tables
- productinfo.shimano.com/pdfs/product/latest/Compatibility_en.pdfManufacturerSource checked Jul 29, 2026Evidence reviewed Jul 29, 2026