Left Hand Shifter compatibility - will Claris ST 2400 work as a replacement for Tiagra 4700?

[grellboy]

Pretty much as title asks, my front derailleur shifter (i.e the left one) is beyond repair so looking to get a replacement - second hand most likely - but saw an advert for this on ebay. Described as "2 speed Claris 2400", just wondering if it would be possible to use this instead of a Tiagra 4700 lever?

 

[bikingdad90]

You could possibly get away with an older 105 model if you just changed the shifter or look for the newer R3000/R2000 shifter and then fit a new matching front mech at the same time? I can’t see an 8 speed reach mech not accepting a 10 speed chain and as shifter and mech match the ratios should be ok.

EDIT post as bowing to Fossyants superior knowledge. Personally I wouldn’t as an internal route cable and an external cable would drive me nuts!

 

[fossyant]

For Front mech, then yes should work fine.

 

[grellboy]

Brilliant! Thanks guys, that'll save 50 odd pound!

 

[grellboy]

You could possibly get away with an older 105 model if you just changed the shifter or look for the newer R3000/R2000 shifter and then fit a new matching front mech at the same time? I can’t see an 8 speed reach mech not accepting a 10 speed chain and as shifter and mech match the ratios should be ok.

EDIT post as bowing to Fossyants superior knowledge. Personally I wouldn’t as an internal route cable and an external cable would drive me nuts!

Oh no! External cabling!! Rats! Can't have that. Looks like I'm not saving 50 quid then lol!🤑

 

[vickster]

Just get one that matches! Far more important than saving £50
this one only has a couple more days to go and price may not go much higher
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-...-/224288086943?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

 

[vickster]

Or this If in no hurry
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-...476297?hash=item4b89bdfac9:g:L3AAAOSwsppf6J2c