Changing shifters on a Volpe
04-09-06, 11:35 AM
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Changing shifters on a Volpe
Greetings
I’ve just had delivered a new Trekking handlebar and a pair of shimano 9 speed shifters to replace what came standard on the my Bianchi Volpe ( drop handlebars etc).
I was wondering if changing the set up of the gears to the shimano shifters would be something that I could take on myself ( no funds left) or should I let my LBS tackle the job?
Also any recommendations of books that cover the basics of Bike repair so I can get myself educated before I take a long summer bike trip.
Thanks.
I’ve just had delivered a new Trekking handlebar and a pair of shimano 9 speed shifters to replace what came standard on the my Bianchi Volpe ( drop handlebars etc).
I was wondering if changing the set up of the gears to the shimano shifters would be something that I could take on myself ( no funds left) or should I let my LBS tackle the job?
Also any recommendations of books that cover the basics of Bike repair so I can get myself educated before I take a long summer bike trip.
Thanks.
04-09-06, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by lanty
Greetings
I’ve just had delivered a new Trekking handlebar and a pair of shimano 9 speed shifters to replace what came standard on the my Bianchi Volpe ( drop handlebars etc).
I was wondering if changing the set up of the gears to the shimano shifters would be something that I could take on myself ( no funds left) or should I let my LBS tackle the job?
I’ve just had delivered a new Trekking handlebar and a pair of shimano 9 speed shifters to replace what came standard on the my Bianchi Volpe ( drop handlebars etc).
I was wondering if changing the set up of the gears to the shimano shifters would be something that I could take on myself ( no funds left) or should I let my LBS tackle the job?
Originally Posted by lanty
Also any recommendations of books that cover the basics of Bike repair so I can get myself educated before I take a long summer bike trip.
04-09-06, 03:46 PM
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Well my skill level is around zero but i'm sure that with some kind of instructions i might be able to pull it off.
It's findings the right information to help put it together is the problem.
It's findings the right information to help put it together is the problem.
04-09-06, 06:42 PM
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Seconds an the parl tool web site:
https://www.parktool.com/repair/
Also Zinn and the art of road bike maintenance is good.
https://www.parktool.com/repair/
Also Zinn and the art of road bike maintenance is good.
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Originally Posted by lanty
Greetings
I’ve just had delivered a new Trekking handlebar and a pair of shimano 9 speed shifters to replace what came standard on the my Bianchi Volpe ( drop handlebars etc).
I was wondering if changing the set up of the gears to the shimano shifters would be something that I could take on myself ( no funds left) or should I let my LBS tackle the job?
Also any recommendations of books that cover the basics of Bike repair so I can get myself educated before I take a long summer bike trip.
I’ve just had delivered a new Trekking handlebar and a pair of shimano 9 speed shifters to replace what came standard on the my Bianchi Volpe ( drop handlebars etc).
I was wondering if changing the set up of the gears to the shimano shifters would be something that I could take on myself ( no funds left) or should I let my LBS tackle the job?
Also any recommendations of books that cover the basics of Bike repair so I can get myself educated before I take a long summer bike trip.
You would probably be better off sticking with the drop bars for a long trip anyway, but you may need to replace the stem if you currently find them uncomfortable.
See: https://sheldonbrown.com/handsup
And: https://sheldonbrown.com/deakins/handlebars.html
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04-10-06, 09:11 AM
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Lanty,
Can you post pics of what you have now and what you have bought. We might be able to help a little better.
Kevin
Can you post pics of what you have now and what you have bought. We might be able to help a little better.
Kevin
