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02-08-22, 04:43 PM
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Needing your help
I have a Schwin ( 15 speed ?)
4130 Chromie-Poly
Main - Tubes
Stamped on the bottom of the bike are the numbers 534765C
G1285
I need the GEAR shift lever ( cable too ) I’m not sure what it is called . I have a picture
4130 Chromie-Poly
Main - Tubes
Stamped on the bottom of the bike are the numbers 534765C
G1285
I need the GEAR shift lever ( cable too ) I’m not sure what it is called . I have a picture
02-08-22, 04:59 PM
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You can upload photos to your album:
https://www.bikeforums.net/g/user/550203
Steel-Chromium-Molybdenum alloy (chromoly)
You just need a "shifter", but there are a number of different varieties depending on the bike style and bike age.
If the bike dates back to the 1980's, then you might need a "downtube shifter" or "stem shifter" or "bar end shifter" depending on the location and handlebar type.
Newer bikes can have brake-shifters (brifters), or "thumb shifters" (thumbies). Perhaps "grip shifters".
In most cases the shifters will only fit one side, so right/left, or pair is important.
Most modern shifter cables are in two types, Shimano, and Campagnolo compatible. They have small barrel type cable ends, with the Campagnolo branded ones slightly smaller. A few vintage cables will be different.
I tend to choose the cheapest STAINLESS STEEL cables I can find.
You may also need "cable housing".
You can often find cable sets at your favorite department store. Often double ended, so save the end you want, and discard the other end.
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Steel-Chromium-Molybdenum alloy (chromoly)
You just need a "shifter", but there are a number of different varieties depending on the bike style and bike age.
If the bike dates back to the 1980's, then you might need a "downtube shifter" or "stem shifter" or "bar end shifter" depending on the location and handlebar type.
Newer bikes can have brake-shifters (brifters), or "thumb shifters" (thumbies). Perhaps "grip shifters".
In most cases the shifters will only fit one side, so right/left, or pair is important.
Most modern shifter cables are in two types, Shimano, and Campagnolo compatible. They have small barrel type cable ends, with the Campagnolo branded ones slightly smaller. A few vintage cables will be different.
I tend to choose the cheapest STAINLESS STEEL cables I can find.
You may also need "cable housing".
You can often find cable sets at your favorite department store. Often double ended, so save the end you want, and discard the other end.
02-08-22, 05:33 PM
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02-08-22, 06:02 PM
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Ouch, I see how it is broken where the cable housing attaches.
It actually says what you need.
"Shimano Unishift"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/144404324038
https://www.ebay.com/itm/403309927500
For shifter cable
10, current bid at $5.77
https://www.ebay.com/itm/403449558757
10 at $9.68
https://www.ebay.com/itm/192395281182
Ok, so I like to buy in bulk. But that would do both sides, and give you some spares.
You may or may not also need some cable housing.
If you get the shifters from E-Bay, a bike shop couldn't complain about the purchase, and you could go to a bike shop to get the new cables and housing installed.
It actually says what you need.
"Shimano Unishift"
https://www.ebay.com/itm/144404324038
https://www.ebay.com/itm/403309927500
For shifter cable
10, current bid at $5.77
https://www.ebay.com/itm/403449558757
10 at $9.68
https://www.ebay.com/itm/192395281182
Ok, so I like to buy in bulk. But that would do both sides, and give you some spares.
You may or may not also need some cable housing.
If you get the shifters from E-Bay, a bike shop couldn't complain about the purchase, and you could go to a bike shop to get the new cables and housing installed.
02-08-22, 06:06 PM
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You can upgrade to more modern shifters, but those vintage shifters have a mighty large barrel, and there is no guarantee that a modern shifter would play nice with your derailleurs.
So, you end up with a cascade of upgrades.
So, you end up with a cascade of upgrades.
02-09-22, 09:27 AM
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3 x 5 speed - Pretty much any friction thumb shifter will work.
https://www.google.com/search?q=fric...hrome&ie=UTF-8
Cheap Bell cable kit would be fine for that bike. Realistically though probably take it to the shop for cables unless you have the means to cut cable & housing and prep the ends.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14394778597...oAAOSwRUpgKDnM
https://www.google.com/search?q=fric...hrome&ie=UTF-8
Cheap Bell cable kit would be fine for that bike. Realistically though probably take it to the shop for cables unless you have the means to cut cable & housing and prep the ends.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14394778597...oAAOSwRUpgKDnM
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You can probably take them apart and clean & lube the existing shifters.
https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/ev/EV-SL-AT50-0665A.pdf
Appears you have either a 1986 Sierra or Mirada built by Giant for Schwinn
https://waterfordbikes.com/SchwinnCa...985_atb09.html
https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/ev/EV-SL-AT50-0665A.pdf
Appears you have either a 1986 Sierra or Mirada built by Giant for Schwinn
https://waterfordbikes.com/SchwinnCa...985_atb09.html
02-09-22, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dedhed
You can probably take them apart and clean & lube the existing shifters.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7f7503ba0.jpeg
I don't believe that shifter would be easy to repair.
There are other thumb shifters available, but that one has a rather large barrel. Finding one with a smaller barrel may simply change the range of movement which may still work. It will depend on the ultimate goal for the bike.
Many "Bike Co-ops" will have reasonably priced parts bins you can dig through.
02-09-22, 09:25 PM
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Cathy Arkansas - How did you decide a new shifter is needed? Are those really cracks near the cable housing? Friction shifters are pretty much bomb proof. What symptoms/problem are you trying to correct? If you do need new shifter(s) my vote is for Sunrace slm10's. I just checked Ebay and Amazon. You can get a set for around $15 with free shipping. Just be sure they're needed. It looks like new cable and housing could be needed. Perhaps you're near a bike coop that could help. Or maybe a local bike shop would give you an estimate of what is needed.
