My 92 GT Karakoram needs new 7 speed shifters\brake levers.Any suitable replacements?
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My 92 GT Karakoram needs new 7 speed shifters\brake levers.Any suitable replacements?
I know I can fork out a good bit for a used set on EBay...I have my eye on a set right now. But is there a good alternative purchasing a new set out there somewhere. Thanks
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I have a set of 'vintage' XT 7 speed Rapidfire shifter/levers NIB (cantilever). They are destined for Ebay . I would have to get $120 for them if you were interested. Maybe too much for you. PM if interested.
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They are indeed old by my standards. Reasonably rare to find unused in the box like this. Nothing I would ever use. Some people will jump on this stuff on Ebay, tho.
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Yeah those old shifters are too expensive on EBay.... Would these do the trick... its an old 1992 GT 7 speed with a Shimano DX rear Derailleur with canti brakes.
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...8MWQU&v=glance
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...8MWQU&v=glance
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https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...8MWQU&v=glance
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...8MWQU&v=glance
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Yeah those old shifters are too expensive on EBay.... Would these do the trick... its an old 1992 GT 7 speed with a Shimano DX rear Derailleur with canti brakes.
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...8MWQU&v=glance
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...8MWQU&v=glance
Thanks
Flack
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...8MWQU&v=glance
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...8MWQU&v=glance
Thanks
Flack
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Have you called some LBS in your area?
I have a 94 GT that had integrated shift/canti levers. I use this bike for rail trails/commuting now and wanted V's because, well, cantis blow.
I got Shimano 7 speed pods for $35 at one of my LBS, in stock. My LBS even had integrated units for $35. I opted to separate the brake & shifter. I found them for ~$25-$29 online, add $7-$10 shipping. I also picked up Avid brake levers for $20. Done deal, mounted those two with the V Brake take offs I already had and now have v brakes on an old GT. Oh, and it actually stops now unlike before. I guess once you get used to discs, canti's just don't cut it anymore.
Call around locally, lots of shops still have 7 speed shift pods available and after shipping, they are about the same cost as ordering online.
I have a 94 GT that had integrated shift/canti levers. I use this bike for rail trails/commuting now and wanted V's because, well, cantis blow.
I got Shimano 7 speed pods for $35 at one of my LBS, in stock. My LBS even had integrated units for $35. I opted to separate the brake & shifter. I found them for ~$25-$29 online, add $7-$10 shipping. I also picked up Avid brake levers for $20. Done deal, mounted those two with the V Brake take offs I already had and now have v brakes on an old GT. Oh, and it actually stops now unlike before. I guess once you get used to discs, canti's just don't cut it anymore.
Call around locally, lots of shops still have 7 speed shift pods available and after shipping, they are about the same cost as ordering online.