[ETC-Discussion] Shifter question

[Jay and Sara]

FWIW, I have old 105 shifters on my single bike. The left (front derailler)
wasn't engaging. Took it in and it works like new now! Just went to Bicycle
Centers in Everett. They said it's a common problem with older  brifters.

Let us know what happens.

j.
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From: "Pat Taylor" <pat.c.taylor at gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 11:36 AM
To: "Michael Corn" <michaelcorn at comcast.net>
Cc: <Discussion-list at evergreentandemclub.org>
Subject: Re: [ETC-Discussion] Shifter question

> 105 STI (brake/shifter) 8 speed.
> I'll try the soaking in WD-40 as it is few $$.
>
>
> On Sat, May 23, 2009 at 11:27 AM, Michael Corn
> <michaelcorn at comcast.net>wrote:
>
>> Pat-
>>
>> What kind of shifters do you have - downtube, bar-end or brake-shifters
>> (brifters)?
>>
>> If something is stuck or corroded, a thorough dunk and 2-day soaking in
>> WD-40 is a standard approach (not necessary to remove from bike, but a
>> lot
>> less messy if you do).  If that loosens it up, then lubricate moving
>> parts.
>> Also, be sure that rust or corrosion in your shift cable and housing
>> isn't
>> causing the problem.  Here's a link on the WD-40 brifter treatment:
>>
>> http://www.chainreactionbicycles.com/noisystilevers.htm
>>
>> You can still get new 8-speed downtube and brifters, although not 105
>> series.  Also, a JTEK shiftmate #2 adapter allows a 9-speed shifter to
>> work
>> on 8 speeds.
>>
>> If something is broken, this stuff is not rebuildable, but you can still
>> get
>> new 8-speed downtube shifters and brifters, just not in 105
>>
>>
>>
>> Michael A. Corn
>> 3019 - 31st Avenue West
>> Seattle, Washington 98199-2724
>> USA
>> (206) 285-7108 (Home)
>> (206) 616-2585 (Work)
>> michaelcorn at comcast.net (personal email)
>> mcorn at u.washington.edu (work email)
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: discussion-list-bounces at evergreentandemclub.org
>> [mailto:discussion-list-bounces at evergreentandemclub.org] On Behalf Of Pat
>> Taylor
>> Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 10:12 AM
>> To: Discussion-list at evergreentandemclub.org
>> Subject: [ETC-Discussion] Shifter question
>>
>> Our old Santana has 8 speed Shimano 105 shifters.  We haven't ridden the
>> bike in a couple of years, in fact we weren't the last to ride it, and
>> the
>> rear shifter isn't engaging.
>> Anyone know what my options are?  Not sure if there is anyone that can
>> rebuild the guts.
>>
>> Pat
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