Dropped handlebars brake levers - Can't find a 7x3 speed option?!
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Dropped handlebars brake levers - Can't find a 7x3 speed option?!
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My current handlebars are on their way out, and I decided to get some new ones. Finding the handlebars was not an issue, nor was the grip tape. I however am having a problem finding the brake/gear levers. I am used to using rotation shifters that came with my bike, but I want the kind that have gears incorporated into the lever. I can find many different sets, however my bike is a 7x3 speed, and I cannot seem to find any like that. My friend also has a 7 speed, and his bike came with the brake/gear levers already. I find this very strange, and I would prefer not to have to dish out on a new gearing system. If anyone knows of somewhere I can get 7x3 levers, please let me know, thanks.
My current handlebars are on their way out, and I decided to get some new ones. Finding the handlebars was not an issue, nor was the grip tape. I however am having a problem finding the brake/gear levers. I am used to using rotation shifters that came with my bike, but I want the kind that have gears incorporated into the lever. I can find many different sets, however my bike is a 7x3 speed, and I cannot seem to find any like that. My friend also has a 7 speed, and his bike came with the brake/gear levers already. I find this very strange, and I would prefer not to have to dish out on a new gearing system. If anyone knows of somewhere I can get 7x3 levers, please let me know, thanks.
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Microshift makes a 3x8.
https://www.microshift.com.tw/SB-R483.html
You can also still get 7 speed Shimano Sora it appears.
https://www.bikewagon.com/shimano-sor...ft-brake-lever
https://www.microshift.com.tw/SB-R483.html
You can also still get 7 speed Shimano Sora it appears.
https://www.bikewagon.com/shimano-sor...ft-brake-lever
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If you can't find what you want, you might consider bar end shifters, also called barcons. I shift mine in friction mode, but they came off an old Shimano seven-speed that indexed fine. Or you could man up and stop with the brifters. I know everybody uses them and loves them, but I'll be the last holdout.
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Either bar end shifters or upgrade, Although there still are integrated levers available
all the 7 speed will work
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...o+rsx&_sacat=0
although their reliability is questionable. It is old stuff.
Try shimano sora 7 speed.
all the 7 speed will work
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...o+rsx&_sacat=0
although their reliability is questionable. It is old stuff.
Try shimano sora 7 speed.
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Fwiw, I have the RSX shifters with RX100 fd and rd, and it has worked as good as anything for the couple of thousand miles I've used them. 3x7
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