[ETC-Discussion] Shifter question

[Pat Taylor]

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
>
>
>
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:discussion-list-bounces at evergreentandemclub.org] On Behalf Of Pat
> Taylor
> Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 10:12 AM
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> 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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