Replacement for Shimano Deore shifter?
I have a 2006 Specialized Comp XC running probably its original Shimano Deore RapidFire click shifters.
The rear shifter is jammed up, can't downshift anymore (won't "click"), probably gummed up and not responding to opening up spraying and lubing. I should probably just replace, but having trouble making sense of what replacement will fit a bike this old. current specs
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Probably any Shimano compatible 9 speed would work. I think Alivio is the highest new stuff you will find.
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If you have problems finding a Shimano replacement, Microshift makes compatible shifters. I've not used any of their shifters but did replace a front road der. for a 3 x 9 and have found the part well made and works fine. Link to one w/o gear indicator, but they also make one with an indicator, if you want. Marvo Xpress Shifters 2/3x9 | microSHIFT
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Sometimes you can find older model shifters on eBay. The one you want is available new but from China. I've bought parts from China in the past when they were outrageously expensive here like a derailler hangar that sells for $30 at one store I frequent but sells for under $10 online. If they ship by "Speedpak" shipping it gets here reasonably quickly but if they use China Post it takes agonizingly long to arrive. Check out this Chinese seller who has the right side shifter which should be your rear shifter. Compare the picture with what you have now. Not cheap at $48 but it may match your left shifter https://www.ebay.com/itm/403049417498 The 9 speed version seems to be really hard to find in the US. A fair number used are on eBay from overseas sellers at reasonable prices like this pair https://www.ebay.com/itm/275856934079
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Heavy caution that those shifters might not be real product. Ebay has no protection against fakes and knockoffs and stuff like that and the Chinese government and industry doesn't care about any of that.
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This one will do the job, on the right click used and new and there's a unit for 21 bucks shipped.
https://www.amazon.com/SHIMANO-SL-M2.../dp/B086RXT6JZ or go back to Deore https://www.ebay.com/itm/256105022755? |
Here's an "Altus" that will work for 15.99 and free shipping
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165964161580? |
Remove the cable port screw (black with a slot for a Philips head) Spray liberally into the hole with WD40 and work the lever. Should start functioning normally after 1-3 applications and using the levers.
Don't use a heavy degreaser, it'll damage the plastics, WD40 is just perfect. |
Originally Posted by eshew
(Post 22924704)
Remove the cable port screw (black with a slot for a Philips head) .
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Uh...ok. Black Phillips head screw aka something Vegan knows the name of.
Pic for reference. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...813f2b6dcf.jpg |
Originally Posted by eshew
(Post 22924876)
Uh...ok. Black Phillips head screw aka something Vegan knows the name of.
Pic for reference. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...813f2b6dcf.jpg |
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