With the shimano claris 8 speed sti levers shimano have made a great entry level sti that is excellent value for money these 8 speed stis are for use on double and triple chainsets depending on which levers you buy and are easy to operate when a compact lever design and anatomically to allow easy braking and shifting regardless of hand position the lever is a super slr lever use super slr brakes and has a clear display to show which gear you are in