Originally Posted by
smd4
And your front derailleur won't work...why? Shifters just don't stop working after a period of not being used.
This. Figure out what part of the front derailleur/cable housing/cable/shifter system isn't working and then look for YouTube videos that address the specific problem. If the part just needs lubrication, do that. If the part is damaged and needs to be replaced, do that.