Road Buzz from Brifters
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Road Buzz from Brifters
I've learned to live with this for years, but now that I am on BF, I might find a solution
Road vibrations are transmitted to the brifters, causing a buzzing noise from the levers (when my fingers aren't there to dampen the vibe's).
Are there any solutions for this??
Road vibrations are transmitted to the brifters, causing a buzzing noise from the levers (when my fingers aren't there to dampen the vibe's).
Are there any solutions for this??
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Originally Posted by SSIndyRider
Tighter cables?
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Are they ultegra from a few years ago? Do a google search for it. Most epoxy the cap and it kills the sound.
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i had ultegra 9 speed stuff from a couple years ago, and the brifter rattle drove me CRAZY. it was just the weak spring and the heavy lever mechanism. i'm in the process of turning that bike over to campy.
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FWIW, I have 9-spd 105 left and 9-spd Ultegra right brifters
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I used to have a problem with the buzzing with my ultegra 10 shifters.
My solution? I got some Campy shifters and the buzzing is gone.
Anyway, on a serious note, I dont really think there is much you can do but live with it.
My solution? I got some Campy shifters and the buzzing is gone.
Anyway, on a serious note, I dont really think there is much you can do but live with it.