Bicycle Mechanics - shimino sti shifters

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crumppie

02-24-03, 08:06 PM

just got this bike. used older specialized racing bike with shimino sti shifters. i shifted into the highest gear on the rear wheel (the smallest gear) by clicking the shifter downwards each time. i don't know how to get it back the other way and don't want to break it. can you help? thanks.

pokey

02-24-03, 08:57 PM

Use the big lever,and move it toward the center of the bars.You can shift one cog tow or three at a time depending on how far you move the lever.

crumppie

02-24-03, 09:11 PM

thanks pokey. there's only one lever and as far as i can tell it only goes one way--downward. i tried upward pressure but no good. it's on a 7 speed. thanks.

crumppie

02-24-03, 09:29 PM

i found out you twist the brake lever...thanks anyway

pokey

02-24-03, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by crumppie
i found out you twist the brake lever...thanks anyway Yeah, that's the BIG lever.

crumppie

02-24-03, 09:47 PM

thanks pokey.. LOL