Tourney 7 speed alternatives?
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Tourney 7 speed alternatives?
I had a bike mishap and broke the Tourney SL-TX50-7R shifter.
I am having a tough time finding one. No one has stock and they are pricey.
Can I use any Shimano 7 speed like a SL-TX30-7R as a replacement or does the shifter have to match the Tourney rear derailleur?
I am having a tough time finding one. No one has stock and they are pricey.
Can I use any Shimano 7 speed like a SL-TX30-7R as a replacement or does the shifter have to match the Tourney rear derailleur?
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You can use (basically) any 7 speed shifter for the rear. Front shifters can have some variance in indexing (that usually is workable anyway), also, most of those low end systems have friction front shifting anyway, or micro ratcheting, like your old ones, so they'll work with anything.
I bought some of those TX50 shifters off aliexpress a while ago, seem pretty good.
The other option is you could just set it up with a friction shifter. Most co-ops would have friction stem shifters for very cheap or free.
I bought some of those TX50 shifters off aliexpress a while ago, seem pretty good.
The other option is you could just set it up with a friction shifter. Most co-ops would have friction stem shifters for very cheap or free.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/363896939418
Delivery could take a while, though. And as always when buying from, ah, selected sources and locations: caveat emptor.
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Any 7 speed shimano compatible shifter. Look at Microshift as well
https://cambriabike.com/products/shi...AaAveyEALw_wcB
https://www.ebay.com/itm/28429465401...1&isGTR=1#shId
https://www.amazon.ca/microSHIFT-Shi.../dp/B01415SL8W
https://www.mikesbikeshop.ca/product...r-377415-1.htm
https://cambriabike.com/products/shi...AaAveyEALw_wcB
https://www.ebay.com/itm/28429465401...1&isGTR=1#shId
https://www.amazon.ca/microSHIFT-Shi.../dp/B01415SL8W
https://www.mikesbikeshop.ca/product...r-377415-1.htm
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Thanks guys. I was pretty sure I could use any Shimano 7 speed shifter.
Just one more question.
If I remove the existing cable from the outer cable to install a new shifter which usually comes with a cable I'm worried about fishing a new cable in since most of the outer cable is in the frame.
Is this something I should worry about?
Can I remove the cable from the shifter end of the old shifter and replace the cable on the new shifter without removing the cable from the outer cable?
Just one more question.
If I remove the existing cable from the outer cable to install a new shifter which usually comes with a cable I'm worried about fishing a new cable in since most of the outer cable is in the frame.
Is this something I should worry about?
Can I remove the cable from the shifter end of the old shifter and replace the cable on the new shifter without removing the cable from the outer cable?
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Thanks guys. I was pretty sure I could use any Shimano 7 speed shifter.
Just one more question.
If I remove the existing cable from the outer cable to install a new shifter which usually comes with a cable I'm worried about fishing a new cable in since most of the outer cable is in the frame.
Is this something I should worry about?
Can I remove the cable from the shifter end of the old shifter and replace the cable on the new shifter without removing the cable from the outer cable?
Just one more question.
If I remove the existing cable from the outer cable to install a new shifter which usually comes with a cable I'm worried about fishing a new cable in since most of the outer cable is in the frame.
Is this something I should worry about?
Can I remove the cable from the shifter end of the old shifter and replace the cable on the new shifter without removing the cable from the outer cable?
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Sorry I misread you. No you cannot. You have to remove the inner cable. You can leave the outer in place. Often, the inner cable will be frayed where it clamped, and impossible to re-insert, so you will probably want a new inner cable.
Many shifters come with cables.
Many shifters come with cables.
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