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08-11-09, 09:34 AM
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? on STI to DT
So I have a backup bike which is a 9spd triple with 105 components. I managed to blow the FD STI lever and I am looking at replacing it with a DT lever. Do I need a specific DT for 9spd triple or will any lever work since I am only looking at replacing the FD? Anyone know a good source, I would prefer to keep this under $50.
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08-11-09, 11:08 AM
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Any downtube lever will work. Although it will be in friction.
Do downtube levers come in triple indexed??
Do downtube levers come in triple indexed??
08-12-09, 02:27 PM
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Friction is fine for the FD, anyone know a good source?
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08-12-09, 03:28 PM
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I'm sure you can get a nice set of suntour or simplex retrofriction shifters on ebay. They are supposed to be one of the best friction levers made. I recall in 89, Greg Lemond had a full Campy setup but didn't use the crappy Synchro II shifters but instead stuck with the simplex.
On a similar note, does your current ride have downtube braze-ons to accomodate a shifter? You might want to ask in the mechanics section about downtube compatibility. I've heard in the past of some sort of shimano propriorty braze-on mount where you would need an extra sleeve/washer if you went the suntour/simplex route. Then again, you can always find any shimano left dt shifter. If you don't have dt braze-ons but only brazed on barrels for your STIs, you might want to get a barend shifter instead...or even some sort of thumbshifter??
I dont think you need to replace your FD unless you damaged that as well.
Here you go..
https://cgi.ebay.com/SHIMANO-DOWN-TUB...d=p3286.c0.m14
On a similar note, does your current ride have downtube braze-ons to accomodate a shifter? You might want to ask in the mechanics section about downtube compatibility. I've heard in the past of some sort of shimano propriorty braze-on mount where you would need an extra sleeve/washer if you went the suntour/simplex route. Then again, you can always find any shimano left dt shifter. If you don't have dt braze-ons but only brazed on barrels for your STIs, you might want to get a barend shifter instead...or even some sort of thumbshifter??
I dont think you need to replace your FD unless you damaged that as well.
Here you go..
https://cgi.ebay.com/SHIMANO-DOWN-TUB...d=p3286.c0.m14
