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Old 02-27-17 | 03:01 PM
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boattail71
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From: Colorado

Bikes: Too many to list. Raleigh carbon racer (17 lbs.) and fast to a '37 Columbia (17 lbs. wheels alone) Even an Aerocycle (not ridable yet), love the middleweights too.

Friction Shifter needs friction

How can I increase the friction in this shifter. A tightening of the screw does not solve the problem. That is, if I tighten it too much, I can't move the shifter. If I loosen it so the shifter with shift, the load on the cable is enough to move the shifter up, especially while riding - caused by the riding vibrations I'm sure. The black washer under that screw has disintegrated (see black fragments on the left of the last pic).

This is a 1972 Schwinn but my '80's Tommasini/Campy NR has the same affliction.

Any help?

Thanks!
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