Questions tagged [shifter]
Questions about shifting between gears or the shifters themselves.
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What crankset fits BH Ultralight RC?
This is somewhat related to an issue I had previously posted.
The shop initially said it was the cassette, but after a thorough check-up, the shop told me that the issue is the wear & tear of the ...
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Is my front derailleur shifter broken?
This is a new problem on the front derailleur shifter that came with the bike. When I do a shifter cable pull, the cage of the front derailleur moves outward as it should (big chainring). I'd expect ...
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Abnormal steps increment with microSHIFT TS38 Thumb Tap Shifter, Feature or defect?
I recently bought a bicycle that came with a 7-speed microshift-M21 rear derailleur for which they have used a microSHIFT TS38 Thumb Tap Shifter. I observed that the rear gear shifting is not accurate ...
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Shimano gears not shifting (rear derailleur not moving)
My gears were slipping on a ride out, then they stopped shifting altogether. It’s on the lowest speed and won’t go up.
I had the issue a couple of months ago, and the mechanic said something about a ...
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Compatibility of Dura Ace SL-BS79 bar end shifters with GRX RX400 derailleur
Are road 10s 2x10 Dura Ace SL-BS79 bar-end shifters compatible with gravel GRX RX400 derailleurs 2x10?
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Stripped reach adjustment screw on GRX RX 815 levers
In trying to decrease the brake lever reach on my GRX Di2 shifters, I seem to have stripped the 2mm hex screws. They are located in an awkward position on the top of the shifters: https://si.shimano....
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Fixing the thumb lever of a Shimano Rapidfire SL-M4100-R - doesn't retract if shift >1 cog
New bike with a SL-M4100-R deore rapidfire shifter, with shift indicator, 10 speed. Shifts fine both ways 1 gear at a time. However, using the thumb lever (moving from smaller to bigger cogs, harder ...
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Front shift cable clip (?) loose, where does it go?
On my 2021 Trek Domane SL5, the shift cable started to dangle freely a few days ago. It comes with what looks like a clip that's attached to it.
I'm not quite sure where that clip is supposed to go. ...
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Improving front derailleur shifting
I've set my girlfriend's bike up with 9-speed Shimano MTB shifters and road derailleurs. Specifically, the shifters are Deore SL-M590 (3 x 9 speed), the front derailleur is Tiagra FD-4600 (2 speed) ...
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Shifter cable broke in the shifter and now the end is stuck in the shifter
So The end of my rear derailleur shifter cable is stuck in the shifter. Is it even possible to get out? See the picture below. Shifting up and down doesn't really do anything to its position.
Edit: I ...
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Shifting gears is too hard
I bought my son a new bike (Early Rider Seeker 20) and at the first ride it turned out that he is not able to shift gears down (5 to 4 or 4 to 3 asf) because it is too hard to press. I tried it myself ...
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Can't shift into lowest gear on a new road bike (pics)
I've followed the Park Tools Rear Derailleur adjustment video exactly, step by step, because my bike was jumping gears after I reinstalled the rear wheel after changing the tube.
The bike however won'...
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Shimano Claris and Sora left brifters interchangeable?
Are the left brifters for Sora ST-R3000 and Claris ST-R2000 interchangeable, assuming they're both 2x? The pull ratio should be the same since they're made for x9 and x8 drivetrains, respectively, ...
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Shimano 7 speed shifter with 9 speed drivetrain
Can I use a Shimano Alivio 7 speed shifter with Shimano Deore 9 speed drivetrain? Basically the bike originally came with everything being set up for 7 speed. Somebody switched out my tire/rim and ...
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Need help reassembling bike shifter
I recently needed to change my shifter cable, and I ended up taking apart the entire shifter instead of doing it the easy way. I was able to change the cable, but couldn't put it back together again. ...
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Rear derailleur compatibility for friction shifting
I have a mid-1980s road bike with downtube friction shifters. I'd like to install a freewheel with a larger cog (something like 32 or 34T), but my current rear derailleur won't accommodate that. So I'...
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What are strong methods of linking two shifter cables together?
Before you answer with "Don't." I would like to preface things by saying that I just really need a slightly longer shifter (and brake) cable but I can't find any on my local area and I don't ...
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Can shifting front derailleur while not peddling cause damage
I was in school when someone shifted the front derailleur from 2 to 1 without peddling, the problem is I am not sure how long ago it was shifted, at max it could have been 6 hours, does this do any ...
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9 speed Shimano (shifter+derailleur) + 8 speed cassette
At the moment I have a wheel with a Shimano 8speed cassette (HG30-8I) (11-30 or 32T)
and also I have following rear derailleurs:
XTR (RD-M952) (9 sp) GS
Altus (RD-M310)(7/8 sp) SGS
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Braze on downtube with no square for lever stopper
I've got an hr bates bar frame with braze on boss for downtube shifters. I have some campag shifter but any I have Googled have a lever stopper that looks like it needs a square section to fit over ...
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Question/ PSA about wavy shifter cable
I just discovered an issue with a shifter cable housing and want to share some details in case anyone sees the same early warning signs. I also have some questions about the issue.
The front ...
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How to install i-spec shifters without the corresponding brake levers?
I bought a set of second hand Shimano M980 XTR shifters and some KCNC I-Spec Shifter Clamps. I have absolutely no idea how the two can work together. I would say "E" should slide into "...
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Bar-end shifters with Pinion C12 gearbox
I read that the Pinion is indexed at the gearbox. Does this mean I can use an old school bar-end shifter in place of the rotary shifter?
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Looking for an optical gear display solution for a Shimano Ultegra 10 speed 6700 group set [duplicate]
I upgraded my wife’s road bike for a 2011 carbon Devinci CX4 equipped with an Ultegra 6700 groupset.
She’s missing the optical gear indicators she used to have on the shifters.
I already looked at the ...
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combining technologies and speeds: shifter and rear derailleur (index, friction)
is it possible to combine an indexed shifter with old friction derailleurs?
As the cable is moved by the shifter, I understand that derailleurs should work by default and by moved with mm that the ...
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A Derailleur (short, medium cage) for a 34T max. cog ring sprocket
I need suggestions from experience or a table of compatibilities in order to find a compatible rear derailleur for folding bicycles (20" and 18" wheel)
I am aware that many the 28T max cog ...
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What is this hole used for in this nameplate for Shimano 105 5800 Brake Shifter?
That hole circled in red, what is it for?
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Does my shifter need to be replaced after crash damage?
Following my accident, does my left shifter need to be replaced as the area could crack?
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Can a broken ratchet in Shimano Tiagra 4600 rear shifter be replaced?
It looks like the ratchet mechanism broke in one of my shifters. As I try to shift the bit holding the end of the cable stays put and does not follow the lever. Even when it moves I can then pull by ...
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Compatibility of 9-Speed Alivio Rear Shifter with a 9-Speed Deore Rear Derailleur
Is a 9-speed Alivio rear shifter compatible with a 9-speed Deore rear derailleur?
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Shifting issue on road bike
Got given a BH Zapphire road bike, in good condition but rear gear cable was snapped. I have fitted a new cable but now got an issue.
The gear will move up to the larger cogs fine, but then when I try ...
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What happens if I shift beyond the maximum ranges?
I have a sensah empire 2*11 speed brifters + front / rear derailleur. I noticed that when switching to gear -1 or 3 for the front derailleur / 12 for the rear derailleur, it makes a louder than normal ...
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Best integrated road shifter/brake levers for people with small hands?
I’ve seen this subject raised a lot on various forums but with no definitive answer. Lots of opinions but no hard data.
My questions are:
Is there a measure of lever suitability for small hands? (...
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Shimano 105 ST R7000 Shifter Not Engaging Problem
I have a 2 years old Shimano 105 ST R7000 shiter . The left one( front derailleur) started skipping pawl. At first it was 1 out of 10 shifts but then it got worse to a degree to unusable. I ...
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Shimano R7020 Shifter leak
I have new bike with Shimano 105 R7020 and my left shifter has some oil/ grease on the spindle (see picture).
If I wash and wipe it and will show up again. I checked the oil reservoir and there is no ...
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Shimano Deore 11s derailleur and shifter with a 9s casette 11-46t (Sunrace)
I was questioning if can I fit an 11s Deore derailleur with shifters to a 9s 11-46t Sunrace cassette?
I've got the doubt because I need to change my derailleur to one that can tolerate up to 46t ...
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Trigger shifters with reverse cable routing
I'm using bullhorn bars and I wanted the cable routing to be along the handlebars for a cleaner look. While I can use crosstop levers for the braking, I'm having trouble for the shifters. I'm not too ...
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Is the process of shifting the front chainring on a road bike with 2 chainrings always a two-step (two click) process on the shifter?
I have a Shimano Claris groupset.
I was speaking to my bike mechanic and he was saying to shift the front derailer it is a 2 step process to change the front derailer.
As per the manual it says with ...
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Chainring spacing of cranksets universal?
My understanding is that 7/8/9/10 chainring spacing is the same.
I have a Shimano Claris double/2x8-speed that I want to upgrade to a triple front, but using a 10-speed crank. I’ve acquired a Shimano ...
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Sturmey Archer AW shifter cable replacement with generic cable?
I want to replace the cable of a late 1980s AW IGH. I can buy new cable housing from just about anywhere, and cut it to size -- the end caps on the original housing are removable and I intend to re-...
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Why is Shimano's top-trim position only ~1mm different from the top position?
The modern range of Shimano shifters (e.g. FD4700 and related: https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/dm/DM-FD0002-05-ENG.pdf) have a top position for big-small, and a top-trim position for big-big. The ...
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Are there any electronic shifters that decide front/back for you?
Are there any road bike electronic shifting systems out there currently that only have a single up and down shifter lever and use a computer to make the decision of whether to shift on the rear ...
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Shimano Ultegra shifters 8020 bottom plastic cover screw. Where to get it?
Does anyone know the specs of the screw of part #7? Or where to get it in US?
It unscrewed and got lost. I think I might find something similar not bike-specific.
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Road-size compatible shifter for Shimano Alfine 11
Can someone recommend a shifter for the Shimano Alfine 11 that is compatible with road-size (23.8mm) bars? The standard shifter (Shimano SL-S700) is designed for MTB-size (22.2mm) bars. Thank you!
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Shimano rapid shifter R440 gear display
I have a Masi flat-bar road bike with Shimano 105 groupset (been in storage for years). I've disassembled the R440 rapid shifters and lubed them so that they rachet properly. However, the 9 speed ...
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2020 Ultegra rear shifter doesn't shift (or indeed even move the cable); cable still tight and derailleur can move by hand
On a ride today, on a gear change, the chain dropped on the front crank. After putting it back on, the rear shifter no longer shifts up or down. The rear derailleur is on the second smallest cog.
Some ...
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Can you use two different shifters (eg. Left-Tiagra,Right-105) on the same cockpit/handlebar?
I couldnt find the correct crankset... so i was wondering if you could use a crankset (Tiagra) with a (105) front derailleur? If not can you use two differnt shifters on one cockpit/handlebar and if ...
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Can I use 3x sti on 2x crankset?
So my friend is going to upgrade his bike and he's giving his sti for free (Shimano Sora R3030 3x9 sti). My question is if I can use it on my 2x crankset. Will my chaib fall off if I accidentally ...
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Shimano tourney 3x fd with 9speed cogs
I'm planning to upgrade my rear cogs and Rd with a 9 speed Sora and I want to retain my 3x setup. I already found the r3030 which is 3x9 Sora shifter. My main concern is if the Tourney 3x FD ...
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9 speed cassette and shifter with an 11 speed derailleur, will it work?
So recently my uncle gave me a Deore M5100 11 speed RD, but my current setup uses an Alivio shifter with a LTWOO A5 elite RD and an 11-46T cassette. While yes the LTWOO RD is designed to handle a 46T ...
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