DVC45
07-29-09, 12:11 PM
I'm wondering if this would fit my 7 speed Schwinn Paramount with a 105 group. Also, what other gear cluster (RSX or older Shimano's?) would fit this shifter set? Thanks in advance.
Bicycle Mechanics - Shimano Sora 2x7sp STI set compatibility
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HillRider
07-29-09, 08:41 PM
Any 7-speed Shimano cassette (or freewheel, if that's what it uses) will work. There is no need to match the group.
The RSX 7-speed will work fine. Are you replacing other brifters or downtube shifters?
The RSX 7-speed will work fine. Are you replacing other brifters or downtube shifters?
DVC45
07-29-09, 11:22 PM
Any 7-speed Shimano cassette (or freewheel, if that's what it uses) will work. There is no need to match the group.
The RSX 7-speed will work fine. Are you replacing other brifters or downtube shifters?
Yes, I would like to convert my Paramount to Sora Brifters (' has downtube shifter) and I want to do the same with my Raleigh R300. The latter has an RSX group (low end brifters, I know :o ), with the left brifter failing from time to time (down shift tab won't catch). I thought I'd just replace both brifters on the Raleigh just to keep it uniform, but I want to make sure that the FD, RD and rear clusters are compatible with Sora brifters. If this isn't the case, I'll just go with a set of barend shifter. I'm really hoping it would be compatible as I like brifters better.
The RSX 7-speed will work fine. Are you replacing other brifters or downtube shifters?
Yes, I would like to convert my Paramount to Sora Brifters (' has downtube shifter) and I want to do the same with my Raleigh R300. The latter has an RSX group (low end brifters, I know :o ), with the left brifter failing from time to time (down shift tab won't catch). I thought I'd just replace both brifters on the Raleigh just to keep it uniform, but I want to make sure that the FD, RD and rear clusters are compatible with Sora brifters. If this isn't the case, I'll just go with a set of barend shifter. I'm really hoping it would be compatible as I like brifters better.
DVC45
07-30-09, 11:02 PM
Anyone know if there's a repair kit available for RSX 7 shifter?
tellyho
07-31-09, 12:29 PM
Ha!
Read the 5000 threads on brifter repair.
Can of WD40 to flush followed by some Triflow to relube probably will solve your problems. Good luck finding a new set of 7 spd brifters for the other bike, though.
Read the 5000 threads on brifter repair.
Can of WD40 to flush followed by some Triflow to relube probably will solve your problems. Good luck finding a new set of 7 spd brifters for the other bike, though.