Thumb shifter
 

Hi,
Could you please help me.
I am new to this & just aquired a Raleigh draken 18 speed bike & I have a problem with the thumb shifter gear change.
I want to replace the right hand side 6 speed thumb shifter wich is a shimano 70GS and cannot find any for sale. Would any body know were I could get one or a direct replacement?
Thanks.

Rob.

I just typed Shimano 7s Thumbshifter and came up with a bunch of options at all sorts of prices. Be careful because there can be compatibility between road, hybrid, and mtb levers, so if you settle on any, ask the seller to confirm compatibility with your derailleur.

Plenty of options out there if you just want Shimano compatible, thumb and twist shift from Sunrace are available in 6 speed.

Would help if you put your location in, as some products/brand names may not be available in all areas.

Thanks i'm in the uk

I'd just do , as I did, use friction thumb-shifters for both derailleurs, rear and front.

you just push the lever, it does not have to go klick. to derail the chain from one cog to another.

Add that into your profile, or even the city you live in. That will help folks direct you to local resources. Plus it might help with some language differences.

Not the nicest unit in the world, but it should certainly work: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-Tour...item35c7c0bb0b

Or any old friction lever will work too.