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silvercar999
11-22-09, 07:04 PM
Hello everyone my bicycle's shifter recently broke The shifter has the brake lever integrated and is a 7 speed The name on the shifter is Shimano STX RC and the model number is ST-MC33, this is an old model and my bike is also old but in really good shape, i am trying to get this part however it has been discontinued. so like i said its a Shimano STX RC (ST-MC33) 3-speed shifter/brake lever and its a 7 speed... thanks for your help in advanced

Jeff Wills
11-22-09, 09:21 PM
And what would you like to do about your broken shifter? Find an exact replacement? A workable replacement? Low budget? Unlimited budget? Don't keep us guessing...
oldpedalpusher
11-22-09, 11:59 PM
Hi car, :)



Exactly what part broke on your shifter? I might be able to help, as I have a 20 year old Fisher that's also in really good condition like your bike is...

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/bicycle/IMG_2602-1.jpg



It also had Shimano 7 speed rear and triple front integrated thumb shifters which I replaced with Shimano friction downtube shifters...

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/bicycle/IMG_2647.jpg



If you can describe what's broken. I might have what you need. If you can also post a pic of your broken shifter, that would help, too.



Take Care

silvercar999
11-23-09, 05:41 AM
yeah my shifter just felt apart. literaly its housing was mase of plastic and little by little it started breaking apart until it just fell apart i want something similar , not too pricy i just want to know would any shimano 3 speed shifter do the work??? i was looking at this
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/SL308A04-Shimano+Stx++Front+Shifter+Pod.aspx?SSAID=220445 can this be the solution??? thsnks for all your help i really do appreciated... thanks again....
kycycler
11-23-09, 06:08 AM
There are shifters available form your LBS. While not exactly the same these will work very well. One p/n is Shimano ST-EF50 for Cantilever brakes.
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Bianchigirll
11-23-09, 07:52 AM
oldpedalpusher are you being sarcastic? I do like that fisher though it is HooKooEKoo?


as for the OP shifter issues post us a pic. you may have to go ebay shopping for a new shifter/brake lever combo. I had to do that int he spring and I somethimes surf looing for a JIC spare set. can you post a pic? your shifters have thumb and index finger lever under the bar correct?
sonatageek
11-23-09, 07:58 AM
So is this a road bike of a mountain bike? If it is a mountain bike there are a lot of inexpensive and decent quality options -- if it is a road bike you will be stuck in the ebay/used market.
oldpedalpusher
11-23-09, 09:56 AM
oldpedalpusher are you being sarcastic? I do like that fisher though it is HooKooEKoo?

Not at all... :)
I've only owned one bike at a time. (until just recently getting a 35 year old road bike). That old Fisher has been my only daily bike transportation for over 20 years. It's an Ascent... the cheapest Taiwan made frame Fisher that cost about $200 in 1988. I love this bike. It's incredibly comfortable even on long rides and has carried me thousands of happy miles. :)


Greg