Shimano Deore LX ST-M560 shifter replacement?
07-24-19, 05:34 AM
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Shimano Deore LX ST-M560 shifter replacement?
Hi!
What could be a replacement for the old left (3-speed) Shimano Deore LX ST-M560 shifter with from the 1990s (3x7)? The later ST-M565 version with indicator looks very similar - will it work? Any recommendations about some other options that can fit?
Thank you!
Andrey
What could be a replacement for the old left (3-speed) Shimano Deore LX ST-M560 shifter with from the 1990s (3x7)? The later ST-M565 version with indicator looks very similar - will it work? Any recommendations about some other options that can fit?
Thank you!
Andrey
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07-24-19, 07:45 AM
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depending on where you are, any triple mtb left shifter should work, and you should be able to find used ones in a used bike store or bike coop for very cheaply.
Luckily, the left shifters usually work well compared to the right shifters when we are talking old used stuff.
there are a gazillion old bikes with these shifters around, in garages etc, so finding something cheap that works shouldnt be a problem--unless of course you are in Outer Kazikstan or somewhere--Im giving my opinion as a N American who in the past has bought used shifters to fix old bikes, or used parts from donor bikes I was given, and 7spd stuff is very common.
Luckily, the left shifters usually work well compared to the right shifters when we are talking old used stuff.
there are a gazillion old bikes with these shifters around, in garages etc, so finding something cheap that works shouldnt be a problem--unless of course you are in Outer Kazikstan or somewhere--Im giving my opinion as a N American who in the past has bought used shifters to fix old bikes, or used parts from donor bikes I was given, and 7spd stuff is very common.
07-24-19, 08:01 AM
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Thank you for your answer. I am in Czech Republic and it looks like these particular ST-M560 shifters are not very common. There are some offers on European eBay but they cost quite a lot, so I am considering some cheaper alternatives. For example there is an offer from Poland right now for 135$ a pair + delivery, it's probably possible to buy the whole bike with such shifters for this amount. I will keep looking, maybe in some local bike stores etc.
07-24-19, 08:32 AM
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good luck, and I would add that maybe you could be lucky, and opening the shifter and cleaning out the old thick grease may make it work again--unless it was damaged in a crash.
I dont know why you need to replace it, but sometimes a good cleaning can make them work again.
and yes, $135 for a pair of 7 speed shifters makes no sense......
but I realize that you are not in the same market as here.
Without knowing the import duty details etc, brand new 7 spd shifters can be bought cheaply here, so I dont see why you cant get them to Cz also, but anyway, good luck.
I dont know why you need to replace it, but sometimes a good cleaning can make them work again.
and yes, $135 for a pair of 7 speed shifters makes no sense......
but I realize that you are not in the same market as here.
Without knowing the import duty details etc, brand new 7 spd shifters can be bought cheaply here, so I dont see why you cant get them to Cz also, but anyway, good luck.
07-24-19, 11:53 AM
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You have Canti brakes, so you need a short pull brake lever. Not a long pull like V brakes use.
This will work, but you need the 4 FINGER version only! You'll have to search carefully.
It will have a "4" in the suffix.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZMBNMY/ref=dp_cerb_1
The 4 finger version can be used by either system by relocating a plastic plug as in the pic.
This will work, but you need the 4 FINGER version only! You'll have to search carefully.
It will have a "4" in the suffix.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZMBNMY/ref=dp_cerb_1
The 4 finger version can be used by either system by relocating a plastic plug as in the pic.
10-01-20, 11:53 AM
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good luck, and I would add that maybe you could be lucky, and opening the shifter and cleaning out the old thick grease may make it work again--unless it was damaged in a crash.
I dont know why you need to replace it, but sometimes a good cleaning can make them work again.
and yes, $135 for a pair of 7 speed shifters makes no sense......
but I realize that you are not in the same market as here.
Without knowing the import duty details etc, brand new 7 spd shifters can be bought cheaply here, so I dont see why you cant get them to Cz also, but anyway, good luck.
I dont know why you need to replace it, but sometimes a good cleaning can make them work again.
and yes, $135 for a pair of 7 speed shifters makes no sense......
but I realize that you are not in the same market as here.
Without knowing the import duty details etc, brand new 7 spd shifters can be bought cheaply here, so I dont see why you cant get them to Cz also, but anyway, good luck.
