I know this should be in the classifieds, but I want to buy local...

I need a 9 speed Dura Ace front DOUBLE brifter in excellent condition... If you only have the set, let me know what you want for them...

Mine is sort of hanging up when I shift... the release paddle to go from the big ring to the smaller seems to be hanging up and pushing the brake lever inward when I shift... it seems to shift ok when I hold the lever straight down and then push.....

Thanks in advanced....

You're funny. My rule is when my current components wear out, it's time to upgrade to 10 speed.

You're funny. My rule is when my current components wear out, it's time to upgrade to 10 speed.

Well my goal was to build a road bike cheap and to me 10 speed wasnt worth the extra $$$ so I built a bike with mostly Dura Ace and Ultegra stuff for $800...

I dont need 10speeds.... 9 works just fine.... Unless you wanna buy me all new stuff...

I have a set of DA 9 speed brifters I took off my ride (I put down tube shifters on). I would be willing to let them go for a great price but they are not in what you would call "excellent" condition. They have a few small paint chips towards the top of the shifter however they are in great working order (they have less than 300 miles on them). Let me know if you are interested.

If not, those shifters sell on ebay quite often (but new-in-box sets still get stupid high bids... ).

You're funny. My rule is when my current components wear out, it's time to upgrade to 10 speed.

I follow the same rule too. I'm still running Campy 8 speed and they've broken in beautifully after years of use...
When these wear out eventually, I'm upgrading to 9 speed...:p:D

I have a set of DA 9 speed brifters I took off my ride (I put down tube shifters on). I would be willing to let them go for a great price but they are not in what you would call "excellent" condition. They have a few small paint chips towards the top of the shifter however they are in great working order (they have less than 300 miles on them). Let me know if you are interested.

If not, those shifters sell on ebay quite often (but new-in-box sets still get stupid high bids... ).


Pics??? PM me some if you have them.... I might be interested....

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You're funny. My rule is when my current components wear out, it's time to upgrade to 10 speed.

Shoot, I've got 10 speeds and wouldn't mind going back to 9 speed. There are a lot more cassette options at 9 speed than 10 speed.

I dont need 10speeds.... 9 works just fine.... Unless you wanna buy me all new stuff...
Understandable. I just bought a used bike with 8s Ultegra to replace my too small bike with 9s Veloce. I'm going the wrong way, but it had a nice frame and I figured 10s will be cheap by the time it wears out.

I follow the same rule too. I'm still running Campy 8 speed and they've broken in beautifully after years of use...
When these wear out eventually, I'm upgrading to 9 speed...:p:D
The problem with Campy (as I found out when my right brifter wore out) is that it can be rebuilt. I couldn't justify hundreds of dollars when a mechanic charged $50 + a new cable to fix my old one.

Shoot, I've got 10 speeds and wouldn't mind going back to 9 speed. There are a lot more cassette options at 9 speed than 10 speed.
Yes, I'm actually enjoying the switch back to Shimano from Campy. I know I'm going to need a climbing cassette, so imagine the smile on my face when I realized an 8 speed SRAM cassette goes for about $30!

Neccros,

Tons and tons (OK maybe a half can) of WD40 or brake cleaner to flush out the Brifter. Its takes a lot to flush all the crud out. Once you have flush flushed and reflushed, then use LPS as a lube. You could also use a generic dry aerosol lubricant available at your LBS. But LPS in the teal colored can is better. Used by aviation mechanics everywhere. LPS generally available at Grainger and better hardware stores. Not available at the big orange box.

WD40 tends to attract dust and dirt, it does not dry but stays oily. WD40 works OK as a degreaser, not so hot as a dry film lubricant. Works well if you want to protect your chain while it sits over the winter.

NOTE TO SELF: This can get messy, remove front wheel first. And you might want to replace your bar tape afterwards (or as an excuse to replace your bar tape).

Let us know if this brings you sucess! Inquiring minds want to know.

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I have been wondering for some time what a Brifter is....
This answers my question, a combination brake/shifter.

I was thinking a bar end shifter. ( bar end, + shifter ) used to use those in the '70s
Brifter is a lame ass name, JMO though.

I have been wondering for some time what a Brifter is....
This answers my question, a combination brake/shifter.

I was thinking a bar end shifter. ( bar end, + shifter ) used to use those in the '70s
Brifter is a lame ass name, JMO though.


I think brifter is a bike forum slang term, I've not heard them called brifters elsewhere.

Sheldon Browns website:
Brifter:
A combination brake/shift lever, such as a Campagnolo Ergo or Shimano S.T.I. unit. This term was coined by Bruce Frech.

Sheldon has been using this term for quite some time.


Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brifter

I know this should be in the classifieds, but I want to buy local...

I need a 9 speed Dura Ace front DOUBLE brifter in excellent condition... If you only have the set, let me know what you want for them...

Mine is sort of hanging up when I shift... the release paddle to go from the big ring to the smaller seems to be hanging up and pushing the brake lever inward when I shift... it seems to shift ok when I hold the lever straight down and then push.....

Thanks in advanced....

Go Campy on the brifters. That's what I did when my DA junk (yes junk) died. They may be light and pretty, but campy is rebuildable. I found some Chorus aluminum 10spd brifters on closeout. Hook them to a jtek shiftmate, and you're set. Better shifting than the DA too.

Ok... to clear things up, this is my situation...

I bought a fairly cheap road frame with the goal to build an inexpensive bike when I didn't have the budget for a high dollar bike. But one goal was to find used 9 speed parts in as good of shape as possible, and I did...

I found a good deal on some Dura Ace shifters and bought them. noticed the front shifter acting up a little, but it shifted ok... got the bike built about a year ago and rode it a few times but turns out I bought a frame that wasn't measured correctly and it was too big.

Recently bought a replacement frame and swapped the parts over and decided I want to replace the front shifter to eliminate the issue...

So please dont suggest I "upgrade" to 10 speed, or tell me to use Campy... I strictly asked for someone selling a 9 speed shifter and if you dont have one or know who or where is selling one, then please dont respond to this thread... I *do* appreciate the fix suggestions, dont get me wrong...

Thank you

I had a cheapazz model of brifters at one time. A friend at the shop said I shold go with DA cause they can be rebuilt or overhauled unlike the low end models. Why not just go that way? May be cheaper.

I had a cheapazz model of brifters at one time. A friend at the shop said I shold go with DA cause they can be rebuilt or overhauled unlike the low end models. Why not just go that way? May be cheaper.

Well I was told they cant be rebuilt.... but I have a friend at a bike shop looking into it for me... so I may go that route...

didn't say new campy. Just campy. 8, 9, 10 spd is a matter of changing 1 part inside the shifter. If you can find some campy brifters cheap, you can put whatever cam you need in them. The jtek shiftmate just changes the pull ratio so that you can mix/match wheels/dérailleurs.