Thread: Shifting down tube friction gears on a vintage bike.
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Old 06-23-18, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by robertj298
I had a bike shop owner tell me the lever is supposed to be stiff so it doesn't slip out of gear?
Properly lubed and tensioned, the lever should not be stiff and should hold its position, ymmv.
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