shifter-FD compatibility
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shifter-FD compatibility
this is about my wife's +/- 2010 Marin Fairfax ALP...it's a flat bar, 3x8 speed...
The left trigger shifter (Shimano ST R225-L) came apart on her ride to work; she collected most of the pieces, but a critical bushing is missing (and maybe a spring...)
So I tried to find a replacement for the shifter, and ordered a set of what seemed to be a close match: Shimano ST EF51. However, the new left shifter has too much pull for the FD--which is a top clamp, bottom cable, model R-443--even with slack in 1, it wants to shift into 3...
The front shifting system was never all that great, so I could be persuaded to replace the FD. FWIW, the RD is a Sora, and the new right shifter works great.
Suggestions for a new FD? or stick with it and find a replacement for the original shifter?
Thanks!
The left trigger shifter (Shimano ST R225-L) came apart on her ride to work; she collected most of the pieces, but a critical bushing is missing (and maybe a spring...)
So I tried to find a replacement for the shifter, and ordered a set of what seemed to be a close match: Shimano ST EF51. However, the new left shifter has too much pull for the FD--which is a top clamp, bottom cable, model R-443--even with slack in 1, it wants to shift into 3...
The front shifting system was never all that great, so I could be persuaded to replace the FD. FWIW, the RD is a Sora, and the new right shifter works great.
Suggestions for a new FD? or stick with it and find a replacement for the original shifter?
Thanks!
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That shifter is a MTB shifter and needs a MTB front derailleur. Or a 8 speed road shifter setup.
Looks like this is your best bet:
Shimano ST-R225 Left Flat Bar Road Bike Shifter 3-speed | Bikewagon
or
Shimano Claris R240 Brake & 8sp Gear Shifter Set | Chain Reaction Cycles
Looks like this is your best bet:
Shimano ST-R225 Left Flat Bar Road Bike Shifter 3-speed | Bikewagon
or
Shimano Claris R240 Brake & 8sp Gear Shifter Set | Chain Reaction Cycles
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thanks...what do you think about changing out the FD...maybe to an Alivio?
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I think she would greatly prefer an indexed solution.
Right one on the left side can go underneath where thumbs are.
There is a $12 set sold, new with cables . They Work
alternative : IGH/ Cassette rear Hubs from Sturmey or SRAM & no FD at all
and the triple in the Hub shifts at any time even stopped ,
so really useful for grabbing the low range when bogged down on a Hill
and Not already in the Granny Gear on a triple crank..
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this is getting very weird...as I learn about the variables...the big chain ring is 52T...there appears to be no shimano mt bike FD that can handle more than 48T
but going back to the other alternative, to replace the shifter--the original road bike trigger set is no longer made. (one or two on EBay, from Taiwan)
The friction idea is getting traction...
but going back to the other alternative, to replace the shifter--the original road bike trigger set is no longer made. (one or two on EBay, from Taiwan)
The friction idea is getting traction...
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