[ETC-Discussion] Shifter question

[Jay and Sara]

Wow, that is quite a "difference of opinion"?

I admit I'd looked at used shifters on craigslist for a fair amount, but all 
told it cost me like $50 to get my bike working like new.

j.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karen Johnson" <kljohnson9 at comcast.net>
To: "Jay and Sara" <sidlee2r1 at comcast.net>; "Pat Taylor" 
<pat.c.taylor at gmail.com>; "Michael Corn" <michaelcorn at comcast.net>
Cc: <Discussion-list at evergreentandemclub.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 1:55 PM
Subject: Re: [ETC-Discussion] Shifter question


> Last summer I started having problems with the rear brifter on my single 
> not engaging and I took it into Gregg's.  Three guys in the repair 
> department gathered around my bike checking it out and then told me it 
> couldn't be repaired and it (both shifters actually) should be replaced at 
> around $375. I had just purchased new pedals recently and decided to limp 
> through the rest of summer/fall.  This spring I had a chance encounter 
> with The Bike Doctor and he took a look, said nothing was wrong, cleaned 
> and lubed it with WD-40 and no problems since.
> Karen
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jay and Sara" <sidlee2r1 at comcast.net>
> To: "Pat Taylor" <pat.c.taylor at gmail.com>; "Michael Corn" 
> <michaelcorn at comcast.net>
> Cc: <Discussion-list at evergreentandemclub.org>
> Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2009 10:14 AM
> Subject: Re: [ETC-Discussion] Shifter question
>
>
>>
>> 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.
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> 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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