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23-05.-2007, 03:28 AM
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Index Shifter Recommendation
I've got a hybrid bike with Shimano index shifters ; going from small rear cog to larger requires considerable force and similarly from small to large chainring - as an upgrade can anyone recommend shifters that are designed so that shifting is quicker and easier ??
For example would the "rapid fire" shifters do the trick ? and is there an even better alternative ?? Thanks in advance for any suggestions !!!!!! |
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23-05.-2007, 03:50 AM
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Re: Index Shifter Recommendation
What Shimano index shifters do you currently have on the bike?
Is the bike 8 or 9 speed?
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23-05.-2007, 04:06 AM
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Re: Index Shifter Recommendation
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It's a triple with an 8 speed rear cluster - the Specialized website shows the '04 Sirrus Sport Hybrid with Shimano R-440-8 "rapid fire" shifters but their anything but rapid . |
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23-05.-2007, 04:31 AM
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Location: Perth (Basso), West Australia
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Re: Index Shifter Recommendation
It is not the shifter, but the cable. Dismantle and lube all the gear cables.
 If its an 04, maybe all new cables will be better.
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