XT 875 Brakes not iSpec compatable

I just picked up a set of XT brakes, M875, and it turns out the set I have are not Ispec compatible. WTF? Now I don't have a way of attaching my shifter pods, which are Ispec and worked just fine on my SLX brakes. Not good.

Thinking I might be making a stop at Shimano's offices tomorrow.

 

according to the webiste and tech docs they are..........thats just weird.

here is the link http://www.shimano.com/media/techdo...0A/SI-8JZ0A-004-Eng_v1_m56577569830780951.pdf

 

below are images of what I'm talking about...

 

apparently there are 2 different types of ispec
http://api.viglink.com/api/click?fo...-brakes-i-spec-shifters-72195816.jpg&title=XT brakes with i-spec shifters - Page 2&txt=

&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13746176963447

 

Shimano no longer does an I-spec brake lever due to a patent dispute with SRAM. This information came from my buddy who works for Shimano. I, like you, found out the hard way. I was able to find an older set of XT brakes to work with my I-spec shifters.

 

they still make them but the changed the mount so its alot less like the SRAM system.

 

Now I just need to find the new version. Seems no one sells them.

 

SLX Type B http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=62578&category=772
XT Type B http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=62131&category=772

 

What the hell is iSpec?

 

Has nothing to do with the fully loop I swear

 

Nicely played. I actually laughed out loud. :beer:

 

Thanks for the links. I wonder if there's an adapter so I don't have to she'll out $170 for something I already have. Off to google!

 

Sweet! Looks like Universal Cyclists have the new model adapter. I am happy again

 

I would contact the Authorized Shimano Dealer where you bought them and see if they can help you through their Shimano Representative...

 

From what I found online they made it so the the old style brakes would work with the new style shifters but not the other way around. Your best bet is to call Shimano