Shimano EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L2A) Compatibility Guide
Quick Verdict
This Shimano EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L2A) is a Shimano MTB / City shifter. It is designed for cable shifting systems. For best performance, use with other SHIMANO components, though it is mechanically compatible with the parts listed below.
Note on Compatibility: These recommendations are based on mechanical standards and manufacturer specifications. While parts may be technically compatible, mixing brands or categories (e.g., Road and MTB) may affect shift quality or aesthetic cohesion.
Compatible brake calipers for EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L2A)
20 total resultsRecommended Pairing
20General
Shimano
MECHANICAL DISC BRAKE CALIPER
Why it fits
- Matches mechanical disc standard
Shimano
MECHANICAL DISC BRAKE FRONT CALIPER
Why it fits
- Matches mechanical disc standard
Shimano
MECHANICAL DISC BRAKE REAR CALIPER
Why it fits
- Matches mechanical disc standard
SRAM
BB5 Mountain
Why it fits
- Matches mechanical disc standard
SRAM
BB5 Road
Why it fits
- Matches mechanical disc standard
SRAM
BB7 Mountain
Why it fits
- Matches mechanical disc standard
SRAM
BB7 Mountain S
Why it fits
- Matches mechanical disc standard
SRAM
BB7 Road
Why it fits
- Matches mechanical disc standard
SRAM
BB7 Road S
Why it fits
- Matches mechanical disc standard
SRAM
BB7 Road SL
Why it fits
- Matches mechanical disc standard
Road / Gravel
SRAM
Force Brakeset
Why it fits
- Matches mechanical disc standard
SRAM
Force Mechanical Brakeset
Why it fits
- Matches mechanical disc standard
City / Trekking
Brake System Warning: Hydraulic and cable systems are not interchangeable. Ensure your shifters or levers match the caliper type listed.
Compatible cassettes for EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L2A)
20 total resultsRecommended Pairing
20
Shimano
11-34T HG CASSETTE 11s
Why it fits
- Matches required 11-speed standard
- Uses shimano hg standard
Shimano
HG CASSETTE 10s (CS-HG50-10)
Why it fits
- Matches required 10-speed standard
- Uses shimano hg standard
Shimano
HG CASSETTE 10s (CS-HG500-10)
Why it fits
- Matches required 10-speed standard
- Uses shimano hg standard
Shimano
HG CASSETTE 11s
Why it fits
- Matches required 11-speed standard
- Uses shimano hg standard
Shimano
HG CASSETTE 12s
Why it fits
- Matches required 12-speed standard
- Uses shimano hg standard
Shimano
HG CASSETTE 7s (CS-HG200-7)
Why it fits
- Matches required 7-speed standard
- Uses shimano hg standard
Shimano
HG CASSETTE 7s (CS-HG210-7)
Why it fits
- Matches required 7-speed standard
- Uses shimano hg standard
Shimano
HG CASSETTE 7s (CS-HG400-7)
Why it fits
- Matches required 7-speed standard
- Uses shimano hg standard
Shimano
HG CASSETTE 7s (CS-HG41-7)
Why it fits
- Matches required 7-speed standard
- Uses shimano hg standard
Shimano
HG CASSETTE 8s (CS-HG300-8)
Why it fits
- Matches required 8-speed standard
- Uses shimano hg standard
Shimano
HG CASSETTE 8s (CS-HG400-8)
Why it fits
- Matches required 8-speed standard
- Uses shimano hg standard
Shimano
HG CASSETTE 8s (CS-HG50-8)
Why it fits
- Matches required 8-speed standard
- Uses shimano hg standard
Shimano
HG CASSETTE 9s
Why it fits
- Matches required 9-speed standard
- Uses shimano hg standard
Shimano
LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 10s (CS-LG300-10)
Why it fits
- Matches required 10-speed standard
- Uses shimano linkglide standard
Shimano
LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 10s (CS-LG400-10)
Why it fits
- Matches required 10-speed standard
- Uses shimano linkglide standard
Shimano
LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 11s (CS-LG400-11)
Why it fits
- Matches required 11-speed standard
- Uses shimano linkglide standard
Shimano
LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 11s (CS-LG700-11)
Why it fits
- Matches required 11-speed standard
- Uses shimano linkglide standard
Shimano
LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 9s (CS-LG300-9)
Why it fits
- Matches required 9-speed standard
- Uses shimano linkglide standard
Shimano
LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 9s (CS-LG400-9)
Why it fits
- Matches required 9-speed standard
- Uses shimano linkglide standard
Shimano
MULTIPLE FREEWHEEL 6s
Why it fits
- Matches required 6-speed standard
- Uses shimano hg standard
Compatible front derailleurs for EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L2A)
20 total resultsTechnically Compatible
20Matches required mechanical standards, but may not be the manufacturer-intended pairing.
Road
Shimano
105 FRONT DERAILLEUR (BRAZED-ON MOUNT) 2X11s
Why it fits
- Matches required 11-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
105 FRONT DERAILLEUR (BRAZED-ON MOUNT) 2X12s
Why it fits
- Matches required 12-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
105 FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X11s
Why it fits
- Matches required 11-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
105 FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X12s
Why it fits
- Matches required 12-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
CLARIS FRONT DERAILLEUR (BRAZED-ON MOUNT) 2X8s
Why it fits
- Matches required 8-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
CLARIS FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X8s
Why it fits
- Matches required 8-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
MTB
Shimano
ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (CLAMP BAND) 2X9s (FD-M3120-M-B)
Why it fits
- Matches required 9-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (CLAMP BAND) 2X9s (FD-M3120-M)
Why it fits
- Matches required 9-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (DIRECT MOUNT) 2X9s
Why it fits
- Matches required 9-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (E-TYPE MOUNT) 2X9s
Why it fits
- Matches required 9-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
ALTUS FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X9s
Why it fits
- Matches required 9-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
General
Shimano
CUES FRONT DERAILLEUR 2x10/9s (BRAZED-ON MOUNT)
Why it fits
- Matches required 9/10-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
CUES FRONT DERAILLEUR 2x10/9s (CLAMP BAND MOUNT)
Why it fits
- Matches required 9-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X10/9s
Why it fits
- Matches required 9-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X11/10s
Why it fits
- Matches required 10/11-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (DIRECT MOUNT) 2X10/9s
Why it fits
- Matches required 9-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (DIRECT MOUNT) 2X11/10s
Why it fits
- Matches required 10/11-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (E-TYPE WITHOUT BOTTOM BRACKET PLATE MOUNT) 2X10/9s
Why it fits
- Matches required 9-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (E-TYPE WITHOUT BOTTOM BRACKET PLATE MOUNT) 2X11/10s
Why it fits
- Matches required 10/11-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
CUES TOP SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X10/9s
Why it fits
- Matches required 9-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Compatible rear derailleurs for EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L2A)
20 total resultsTechnically Compatible
20Matches required mechanical standards, but may not be the manufacturer-intended pairing.
Road
Shimano
105 REAR DERAILLEUR 12s
Why it fits
- Matches required 12-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
105 REAR DERAILLEUR MEDIUM CAGE 11s
Why it fits
- Matches required 11-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
- Uses shimano hg standard
Shimano
CLARIS REAR DERAILLEUR MEDIUM CAGE 8s
Why it fits
- Matches required 8-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
- Uses shimano hg standard
Shimano
CLARIS REAR DERAILLEUR SHORT CAGE 8s
Why it fits
- Matches required 8-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
- Uses shimano hg standard
General
LTWOO
A2 Rear Derailleur (RD-A0710-L)
Why it fits
- Matches required 7-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
- Uses shimano hg standard
LTWOO
A2 Rear Derailleur (RD-A0710-S)
Why it fits
- Matches required 7-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
- Uses shimano hg standard
LTWOO
A3 Rear Derailleur (RD-A0810-L)
Why it fits
- Matches required 8-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
- Uses shimano hg standard
LTWOO
A3 Rear Derailleur (RD-A0810-S)
Why it fits
- Matches required 8-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
- Uses shimano hg standard
LTWOO
A5 Rear Derailleur (RD-A0910-L)
Why it fits
- Matches required 9-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
- Uses shimano hg standard
LTWOO
A5 Rear Derailleur (RD-A0910-S)
Why it fits
- Matches required 9-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
- Uses shimano hg standard
LTWOO
A7 Rear Derailleur (RD-A1010-L)
Why it fits
- Matches required 10-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
- Uses shimano hg standard
LTWOO
A9 Rear Derailleur (RD-A1110-L)
Why it fits
- Matches required 11-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
- Uses shimano hg standard
LTWOO
AX Rear Derailleur (RD-A1210-L-A)
Why it fits
- Matches required 12-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
LTWOO
AX Rear Derailleur (RD-A1210-L)
Why it fits
- Matches required 12-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
LTWOO
AX13 Rear Derailleur (RD-A1310-L)
Why it fits
- Matches required 13-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
Shimano
CUES REAR DERAILLEUR 10s
Why it fits
- Matches required 10-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
- Uses shimano hg standard
Shimano
CUES REAR DERAILLEUR 11s
Why it fits
- Matches required 11-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
- Uses shimano hg standard
Shimano
CUES REAR DERAILLEUR 11s (FOR 11-45T)
Why it fits
- Matches required 11-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
- Uses shimano hg standard
Shimano
CUES REAR DERAILLEUR 11s (FOR 11-50T)
Why it fits
- Matches required 11-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
- Uses shimano hg standard
MTB
Shimano
ALIVIO REAR DERAILLEUR 9s
Why it fits
- Matches required 9-speed standard
- Uses cable shifting type
- Uses shimano hg standard
Frequently Asked Questions
What fits with Shimano EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L2A)?
Shimano EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L2A) is compatible with brake calipers, cassettes, front derailleurs, rear derailleurs that match its technical standards. Most importantly, it requires matching speed components.
Does this Shimano EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L2A) work with electronic shifting like Di2 or AXS?
No, this is a mechanical cable-actuated component. Electronic systems use internal motors and proprietary signals that are physically and electrically incompatible with mechanical components.
Is Shimano EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L2A) compatible with rim brakes?
No, Shimano EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L2A) is designed specifically for mechanical disc systems. The mounting standards and architectural requirements for disc brakes are completely different and cannot be mixed.
Does the mounting standard of Shimano EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L2A) affect drivetrain compatibility?
The mounting standard (such as flat_bars) primarily determines how the part attaches to the bike frame or handlebars. It does not directly affect the mechanical shifting compatibility, as long as the speed and brand standards match.
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