Installation guide: Di2 wired shift levers
Learn how to install Di2 drop bar levers commonly used on Di2 road bikes or Di2 gravel bikes. This walks you through the process and lists useful tips.
Dual Control Lever
Ultegra ST-R8050
Like it's DURA-ACE sibling, the Ultegra R8050 Dual Control levers feature a hidden button on top of the hoods. These buttons can be programmed to do anything. Most riders seem to set them up to change pages on their head unit, or to change synchronized shifting mode.
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The R8050 rim brake shifters feature two e-tube ports and one dedicated sprint shifter port. A pair of them weighs 295g.
Note: the disc brake shifters (R8070) do not have a satellite shifter port.
Specifications
- Model code
- ST-R8050
- Series
- Ultegra R8050
- Weight
- 147g (per lever)
- SD50 ports
- 2
- SD50 satellite shifter ports
- 1
- Wired shifting
- Yes
- Wireless shifting
- No
- Reach adjust
- Yes
- Brake type
- Rim
- Number of buttons
- 3
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