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"description": "Shimano's 9-speed CUES groupset has long been a top original-equipment pick for bike brand managers in the affordable drop-bar segment. But the absence of a hydraulic disc-brake option was a significant drawback. Shimano corrected that today with the introduction of a full hydraulic system for the group, built around its redesigned 9-speed shift/brake levers.\n\nThe new levers share the same design as the 10/11-speed levers, and pairs to an existing CUES hydraulic caliper. The levers are available",
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"textContent": "Shimano's 9-speed CUES groupset has long been a top original-equipment pick for bike brand managers in the affordable drop-bar segment. But the absence of a hydraulic disc-brake option was a significant drawback. Shimano corrected that today with the introduction of a full hydraulic system for the group, built around its redesigned 9-speed shift/brake levers.\n\nThe new levers share the same design as the 10/11-speed levers, and pairs to an existing CUES hydraulic caliper. The levers are available in right and left shifter/brake lever and a brake-only left lever for single-chainring setups. Pricing and availability will vary by market region.",
"title": "Shimano's 9-speed drop-bar CUES group gets hydraulic disc brakes",
"updatedAt": "2026-06-23T16:20:59.381Z"
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