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reiko
01-11-03, 06:39 AM
Just wondering if anyone else has had problems with rsx shifters.
Mine started acting up after 150 miles and completely fell apart around the 400 mile mark.

pokey
01-11-03, 06:55 AM
That's certainly not typical.
D*Alex
01-11-03, 08:25 AM
RSX is really, really cheap stuff. Still, it shoulda lasted at least 1 summer....

pokey
01-11-03, 08:27 AM
Originally posted by D*Alex
RSX is really, really cheap stuff. Still, it shoulda lasted at least 1 summer.... That's just more applesauce from someone who has likely never used it.Mine was used when I got and still works fine.
urban_assault
01-11-03, 01:58 PM
My RSX shifters are on my commuter now and have worked fine since '95. I'm not sure why yours are having problems.

Why do so many people have to bash the lower end components so much? I've had great service from all of the Shimano lines.



Maybe I'm just a damn fine bike mechanic. ;)
urban_assault
01-11-03, 02:02 PM
Originally posted by reiko
Just wondering if anyone else has had problems with rsx shifters.
Mine started acting up after 150 miles and completely fell apart around the 400 mile mark.

Just wondering, is it both shifters or just one? Did it literally fall apart? Have you checked the cable inside the shifter to make sure it isn't frayed?
pokey
01-11-03, 02:27 PM
Originally posted by urban_assault


Why do so many people have to bash the lower end components so much? I've had great service from all of the Shimano lines.



Maybe I'm just a damn fine bike mechanic. ;) Maybe bcuz there are natural born bashers and then there are the riders and the wrenches.Creates balance in the world.
orguasch
01-11-03, 06:03 PM
Reiko,
when is the funeral, :D :D :D :D
D*Alex
01-12-03, 07:23 AM
That's just more applesauce from someone who has likely never used it.Mine was used when I got and still works fine.

No. I spend the extra money for decent components, and leave the cheapo stuff for those who don't know any better.
reiko
01-12-03, 03:34 PM
Originally posted by urban_assault


Just wondering, is it both shifters or just one? Did it literally fall apart? Have you checked the cable inside the shifter to make sure it isn't frayed?

It was the right shifter, the internals broke apart. Took it to a lbs that I trust--not the one I bought the bike from. Replaced the shifter and cable everything works fine now.
pokey
01-12-03, 03:38 PM
Originally posted by D*Alex


No. I spend the extra money for decent components, and leave the cheapo stuff for those who don't know any better. Yeah,but I have more money left for cheap whiskey.:D
urban_assault
01-12-03, 08:12 PM
Originally posted by pokey
Yeah,but I have more money left for cheap whiskey.:D


okey dokey pokey...'splains a lot. :D

:beer:
D*Alex
01-13-03, 05:25 AM
Yeah,but I have more money left for cheap whiskey.

I don't buy cheap whiskey, either. Maker's Mark is about the cheapest stuff I can stomach. Leave the cheap stuff for those who live in trailers...........
pokey
01-13-03, 07:08 AM
Originally posted by D*Alex


I don't buy cheap whiskey, either. Maker's Mark is about the cheapest stuff I can stomach. Leave the cheap stuff for those who live in trailers........... My cheap trailer is paid for,and road kill is plentiful.More money for cheap bike parts and cheap whiskey.Life is good.:D