Ultegra shifter REPAIRED???
04-30-08, 04:43 PM
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I'd expect to pay $190 tops for a single brifter from the LBS since the MSRP is $364.99 for the set 
$250 for a single lever is price gouging, aka, profiteering. Unless that includes the other lever.
$250 for a single lever is price gouging, aka, profiteering. Unless that includes the other lever.
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04-30-08, 05:33 PM
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MOST places will tell you that these can't be fixed, probably because it is difficult and time-consuming, but replacement parts are available from Shimano. The mechanic at my LBS will repair damaged Shimano shifters.
04-30-08, 05:51 PM
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check your cable housing. your parts could be fine, but worn out housing or the housing ends getting ground down can definitely affect shift performance.
as for STI servicing - your best bet is usually to pull back the lever, take a spray can of lube and really douse the **** of out the inside. believe it or not, it works (or at least improves performance).
as for STI servicing - your best bet is usually to pull back the lever, take a spray can of lube and really douse the **** of out the inside. believe it or not, it works (or at least improves performance).
04-30-08, 06:42 PM
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I remember hearing about someone having success by taking it to a place with a sonic parts cleaner. Try WD40 or some other penetrating oil then lube with triflow.
04-30-08, 06:58 PM
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I'm glad you can get parts. Shops I've been at could get the plastic base, hood, faceplate, external spring, and the main lever/shifter assembly. However, not any of the parts within the lever/shifter assembly individually.
04-30-08, 07:45 PM
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Good luck finding a frame these days that has down tube shifter bosses installed. Most new frames have cabel stops upt by the head tube but no real bosses designed to take shift levers. I have a touring frame that has them so I put down tube shifters on it. It made sense on my touring bike because there is a lot less to break out on tour with down tube shifters.
