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07-25-09 | 11:39 PM

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cyccommute

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Originally Posted by JohnnyGalaga

Well screw that then, and I'll never buy Shimano stuff if that's how they wanna be. Maybe I'll try to sell the bike as defective for $100 bucks on craigslist or something, otherwise I might as well throw it in the trash can.

There are 3 other levels of shifter/components in the Shimano line. $250 for Ultegra is in the ball park for that level. But Sora or Tiagra would be more in keeping, price-wise, with the RSX you have. Changing shifters really isn't that difficult if you want to save money. Do a google for Sora shifters and you'll find single shifters for from $50 to $70. These guys even have a 7 speed rear for around $50.

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