EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L4A)

Specifications

Manufacturer
Shimano
Name
EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L4A)
Series
SHIMANO
MPN
ST-EF500-2L4A
Shifting Type
Cable
Slot consumption
All
Brake Type
Mechanical Disc
Slots
Shifter Left
Mount Type
Flat Bars
Groupset
-
Drivetrain Brand
Shimano
Side
Left
Description
-

Shimano EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L4A)

Shifter

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Compatibility

This Shimano EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L4A) 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.

Compatible Brake Calipers20

MECHANICAL DISC BRAKE CALIPERRecommended

Shimano

MECHANICAL DISC BRAKE CALIPER

  • Matches mechanical disc standard
MECHANICAL DISC BRAKE FRONT CALIPERRecommended

Shimano

MECHANICAL DISC BRAKE FRONT CALIPER

  • Matches mechanical disc standard
MECHANICAL DISC BRAKE REAR CALIPERRecommended

Shimano

MECHANICAL DISC BRAKE REAR CALIPER

  • Matches mechanical disc standard
V-BRAKE CALIPERRecommended

Shimano

V-BRAKE CALIPER

XTR HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE HOSERecommended

Shimano

XTR HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE HOSE

BB5 MountainRecommended

SRAM

BB5 Mountain

  • Matches mechanical disc standard
BB5 RoadRecommended

SRAM

BB5 Road

  • Matches mechanical disc standard
BB7 MountainRecommended

SRAM

BB7 Mountain

  • Matches mechanical disc standard
BB7 Mountain SRecommended

SRAM

BB7 Mountain S

  • Matches mechanical disc standard
BB7 RoadRecommended

SRAM

BB7 Road

  • Matches mechanical disc standard
BB7 Road SRecommended

SRAM

BB7 Road S

  • Matches mechanical disc standard
BB7 Road SLRecommended

SRAM

BB7 Road SL

  • Matches mechanical disc standard
Force BrakesetRecommended

SRAM

Force Brakeset

  • Matches mechanical disc standard
Force Mechanical BrakesetRecommended

SRAM

Force Mechanical Brakeset

  • Matches mechanical disc standard
Lever Tuning KitRecommended

SRAM

Lever Tuning Kit

NEXUS FRONT HUB ROLLER BRAKE (BR-C3000-F-DX)Recommended

Shimano

NEXUS FRONT HUB ROLLER BRAKE (BR-C3000-F-DX)

NEXUS FRONT HUB ROLLER BRAKE (BR-C3000-F)Recommended

Shimano

NEXUS FRONT HUB ROLLER BRAKE (BR-C3000-F)

NEXUS FRONT HUB ROLLER BRAKE (BR-C3001-F)Recommended

Shimano

NEXUS FRONT HUB ROLLER BRAKE (BR-C3001-F)

NEXUS FRONT HUB ROLLER BRAKE (BR-C3010-F)Recommended

Shimano

NEXUS FRONT HUB ROLLER BRAKE (BR-C3010-F)

NEXUS FRONT HUB ROLLER BRAKE (BR-C3011-F)Recommended

Shimano

NEXUS FRONT HUB ROLLER BRAKE (BR-C3011-F)

Compatible Rear Derailleurs20

105 REAR DERAILLEUR 12sCompatible

Shimano

105 REAR DERAILLEUR 12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
105 REAR DERAILLEUR MEDIUM CAGE 11sCompatible

Shimano

105 REAR DERAILLEUR MEDIUM CAGE 11s

  • Matches required 11-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
105 REAR DERAILLEUR SHORT CAGE 11sCompatible

Shimano

105 REAR DERAILLEUR SHORT CAGE 11s

  • Matches required 11-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
A2 Rear Derailleur (RD-A0710-L)Compatible

LTWOO

A2 Rear Derailleur (RD-A0710-L)

  • Matches required 7-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
A2 Rear Derailleur (RD-A0710-S)Compatible

LTWOO

A2 Rear Derailleur (RD-A0710-S)

  • Matches required 7-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
A3 Rear Derailleur (RD-A0810-L)Compatible

LTWOO

A3 Rear Derailleur (RD-A0810-L)

  • Matches required 8-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
A3 Rear Derailleur (RD-A0810-S)Compatible

LTWOO

A3 Rear Derailleur (RD-A0810-S)

  • Matches required 8-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
A5 Rear Derailleur (RD-A0910-L)Compatible

LTWOO

A5 Rear Derailleur (RD-A0910-L)

  • Matches required 9-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
A5 Rear Derailleur (RD-A0910-S)Compatible

LTWOO

A5 Rear Derailleur (RD-A0910-S)

  • Matches required 9-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
A7 Rear Derailleur (RD-A1010-L)Compatible

LTWOO

A7 Rear Derailleur (RD-A1010-L)

  • Matches required 10-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
A9 Rear Derailleur (RD-A1110-L)Compatible

LTWOO

A9 Rear Derailleur (RD-A1110-L)

  • Matches required 11-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
ALIVIO REAR DERAILLEUR 9sCompatible

Shimano

ALIVIO REAR DERAILLEUR 9s

  • Matches required 9-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
Apex 1 Rear DerailleurCompatible

SRAM

Apex 1 Rear Derailleur

  • Matches required 11-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
Apex Eagle Rear DerailleurCompatible

SRAM

Apex Eagle Rear Derailleur

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
Apex XPLR Rear DerailleurCompatible

SRAM

Apex XPLR Rear Derailleur

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
AX Rear Derailleur (RD-A1210-L-A)Compatible

LTWOO

AX Rear Derailleur (RD-A1210-L-A)

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
AX Rear Derailleur (RD-A1210-L)Compatible

LTWOO

AX Rear Derailleur (RD-A1210-L)

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
AX13 Rear Derailleur (RD-A1310-L)Compatible

LTWOO

AX13 Rear Derailleur (RD-A1310-L)

  • Matches required 13-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
CLARIS REAR DERAILLEUR MEDIUM CAGE 8sCompatible

Shimano

CLARIS REAR DERAILLEUR MEDIUM CAGE 8s

  • Matches required 8-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
CLARIS REAR DERAILLEUR SHORT CAGE 8sCompatible

Shimano

CLARIS REAR DERAILLEUR SHORT CAGE 8s

  • Matches required 8-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type

Compatible Cassettes20

11-34T HG CASSETTE 11sRecommended

Shimano

11-34T HG CASSETTE 11s

  • Matches required 11-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg standard
HG CASSETTE 10s (CS-HG50-10)Recommended

Shimano

HG CASSETTE 10s (CS-HG50-10)

  • Matches required 10-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg standard
HG CASSETTE 10s (CS-HG500-10)Recommended

Shimano

HG CASSETTE 10s (CS-HG500-10)

  • Matches required 10-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg standard
HG CASSETTE 11s Recommended

Shimano

HG CASSETTE 11s

  • Matches required 11-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg standard
HG CASSETTE 12sRecommended

Shimano

HG CASSETTE 12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg standard
HG CASSETTE 7s (CS-HG200-7)Recommended

Shimano

HG CASSETTE 7s (CS-HG200-7)

  • Matches required 7-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg standard
HG CASSETTE 7s (CS-HG210-7)Recommended

Shimano

HG CASSETTE 7s (CS-HG210-7)

  • Matches required 7-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg standard
HG CASSETTE 7s (CS-HG400-7)Recommended

Shimano

HG CASSETTE 7s (CS-HG400-7)

  • Matches required 7-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg standard
HG CASSETTE 7s (CS-HG41-7)Recommended

Shimano

HG CASSETTE 7s (CS-HG41-7)

  • Matches required 7-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg standard
HG CASSETTE 8s (CS-HG300-8)Recommended

Shimano

HG CASSETTE 8s (CS-HG300-8)

  • Matches required 8-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg standard
HG CASSETTE 8s (CS-HG400-8)Recommended

Shimano

HG CASSETTE 8s (CS-HG400-8)

  • Matches required 8-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg standard
HG CASSETTE 8s (CS-HG50-8)Recommended

Shimano

HG CASSETTE 8s (CS-HG50-8)

  • Matches required 8-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg standard
HG CASSETTE 9sRecommended

Shimano

HG CASSETTE 9s

  • Matches required 9-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg standard
LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 10s (CS-LG300-10)Recommended

Shimano

LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 10s (CS-LG300-10)

  • Matches required 10-speed standard
  • Uses shimano linkglide standard
LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 10s (CS-LG400-10)Recommended

Shimano

LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 10s (CS-LG400-10)

  • Matches required 10-speed standard
  • Uses shimano linkglide standard
LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 11s (CS-LG400-11)Recommended

Shimano

LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 11s (CS-LG400-11)

  • Matches required 11-speed standard
  • Uses shimano linkglide standard
LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 11s (CS-LG700-11)Recommended

Shimano

LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 11s (CS-LG700-11)

  • Matches required 11-speed standard
  • Uses shimano linkglide standard
LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 9s (CS-LG300-9)Recommended

Shimano

LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 9s (CS-LG300-9)

  • Matches required 9-speed standard
  • Uses shimano linkglide standard
LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 9s (CS-LG400-9)Recommended

Shimano

LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 9s (CS-LG400-9)

  • Matches required 9-speed standard
  • Uses shimano linkglide standard
MULTIPLE FREEWHEEL 6sRecommended

Shimano

MULTIPLE FREEWHEEL 6s

  • Matches required 6-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg standard

Compatible Front Derailleurs20

105 FRONT DERAILLEUR (BRAZED-ON MOUNT) 2X11sCompatible

Shimano

105 FRONT DERAILLEUR (BRAZED-ON MOUNT) 2X11s

  • Matches required 11-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
105 FRONT DERAILLEUR (BRAZED-ON MOUNT) 2X12sCompatible

Shimano

105 FRONT DERAILLEUR (BRAZED-ON MOUNT) 2X12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
105 FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X11sCompatible

Shimano

105 FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X11s

  • Matches required 11-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
105 FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X12sCompatible

Shimano

105 FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
ACERA FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X9sCompatible

Shimano

ACERA FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X9s

  • Matches required 9-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (CLAMP BAND) 2X9s (FD-M3120-M-B)Compatible

Shimano

ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (CLAMP BAND) 2X9s (FD-M3120-M-B)

  • Matches required 9-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (CLAMP BAND) 2X9s (FD-M3120-M)Compatible

Shimano

ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (CLAMP BAND) 2X9s (FD-M3120-M)

  • Matches required 9-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (CLAMP BAND) 3X9sCompatible

Shimano

ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (CLAMP BAND) 3X9s

  • Matches required 9-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (DIRECT MOUNT) 2X9sCompatible

Shimano

ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (DIRECT MOUNT) 2X9s

  • Matches required 9-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (E-TYPE MOUNT) 2X9sCompatible

Shimano

ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (E-TYPE MOUNT) 2X9s

  • Matches required 9-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
ALTUS FRONT DERAILLEUR DOWN SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X9s (FD-M2000-DS3)Compatible

Shimano

ALTUS FRONT DERAILLEUR DOWN SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X9s (FD-M2000-DS3)

  • Matches required 9-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
ALTUS FRONT DERAILLEUR DOWN SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X9s (FD-M2000-DS6)Compatible

Shimano

ALTUS FRONT DERAILLEUR DOWN SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X9s (FD-M2000-DS6)

  • Matches required 9-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
ALTUS FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X9sCompatible

Shimano

ALTUS FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X9s

  • Matches required 9-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
ALTUS FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X9s (FD-M2000-TS3)Compatible

Shimano

ALTUS FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X9s (FD-M2000-TS3)

  • Matches required 9-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
ALTUS FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X9s (FD-M2000-TS6)Compatible

Shimano

ALTUS FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X9s (FD-M2000-TS6)

  • Matches required 9-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
CLARIS FRONT DERAILLEUR (BRAZED-ON MOUNT) 2X8sCompatible

Shimano

CLARIS FRONT DERAILLEUR (BRAZED-ON MOUNT) 2X8s

  • Matches required 8-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
CLARIS FRONT DERAILLEUR (BRAZED-ON MOUNT) 3X8sCompatible

Shimano

CLARIS FRONT DERAILLEUR (BRAZED-ON MOUNT) 3X8s

  • Matches required 8-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
CLARIS FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X8sCompatible

Shimano

CLARIS FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X8s

  • Matches required 8-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
CLARIS FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X8sCompatible

Shimano

CLARIS FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X8s

  • Matches required 8-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
CUES FRONT DERAILLEUR 2x10/9s (BRAZED-ON MOUNT)Compatible

Shimano

CUES FRONT DERAILLEUR 2x10/9s (BRAZED-ON MOUNT)

  • Matches required 9/10-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type

Frequently Asked Questions

What fits with Shimano EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L4A)?

Shimano EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L4A) is compatible with brake calipers, rear derailleurs, cassettes, front 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-EF500-2L4A) 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-EF500-2L4A) compatible with rim brakes?

No, Shimano EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FOR FRONT DOUBLE (ST-EF500-2L4A) 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-EF500-2L4A) 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.