[ETC-Discussion] Shifter question

[Karen Johnson]

opps.  I meant to say $275., but bad enough.
Karen

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jay and Sara" <sidlee2r1 at comcast.net>
To: "Karen Johnson" <kljohnson9 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 3:27 PM
Subject: Re: [ETC-Discussion] Shifter question


> 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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