Bicycle shifter

摘要

A bicycle shifter configured to reduce the distance a takeup mechanism (20) must be displaced to initiate a pull cable operation. The takeup mechanism (20) includes a takeup pawl (14) engageable with a plurality of takeup teeth (8). In an initial position, the takeup pawl (14) is located close to the takeup teeth (8) so that the takeup pawl (14) does not have to be displaced a takeup distance. During a cable release operation, the takeup pawl (14) is displaced away from the takeup teeth (8) by a connecting member, preferably a spring, and subsequently the retaining pawl is disengaged so that the cable spool may rotate by the tensioned control cable.