Thanks Brian! On Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 12:07:41 PM UTC-5 [email protected] wrote:
> Drew, > > I'm mostly coming here to laugh at 'DA 9spd downtube shifters appear to be > made out of solid bitcoin'. For whatever it is worth I can confirm that > these are the most satisfying shifter I have ever used. So crisp. > > As far as your issue goes I'm afraid I can't offer much advise. Only thing > I could think of is if the shifter mounting bolt that goes into the frame > boss is bottoming out before it can apply enough pressure/friction to the > lever to keep it from slipping. I know those shifters have proprietary > washers/spacers so you should be good, but it may be worth trying adding an > extra on the bottom or top of the stack and seeing what that does for ya. > > Good luck! > > Brian > > On Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 12:01:25 PM UTC-5 [email protected] > wrote: > >> All, >> >> My mechanic is running into some issues and I figured I would try the >> group prior to trying something more drastic or costly. Pictured is a very >> recently built up Leo, full specs below… >> >> *57 Sergio Roadini: Tig* >> >> >> *Size 57 frameset * >> >> *FSA Duron Headset * >> >> *Black Nitto Pearl (70) Stem NOS* >> >> *Crust Towelrack (600/narrowest) Bars* >> >> *TRP RRL Levers * >> >> *Paul Racer Brakes * >> >> *Sugino XD- 600T (XD2) Triple 48/36/26* >> >> *IRD QB 95 Bottom Bracket (110)* >> >> *MKS Monarch Pedals, Champagne * >> >> *Velocity Quill dynamo (Velocity KT) wheelset* >> >> *Ultradynamico Rośe and Cava Robustos* >> >> *Nitto S65 Crystal Fellow - 26.8 x 300mm* >> >> *Berthoud Galibier Ti Saddle * >> >> *Silver 1 Downtube Shifters* >> >> *Deore M592 Rear/Ultegra 6503 Front Der. 9sp* >> >> *Shimano - 9 Speed 11-34t (Deore XT M770)* >> >> >> The entire drivetrain is “new,” including the NOS FD. But we cannot get >> the Silver 1 shifters to stop slipping. Blue lock tight has been applied >> to D ring threads. We have checked rear derailleur hanger alignment. >> >> However, on a brief five mile test, I experienced considerable ghost >> shifting. Even when my shifts were perfect. My mechanic confirmed the >> same and has named the shifters as the sole culprit. We just cannot get >> them to stop slipping. >> >> I have called Riv an embarrassing number of times. Two solutions Riv >> recommended- >> >> 1) Bar ends >> 2) Swap the outer ring on crankset to a 44T and swap to the Skeleton Key >> FD. >> >> My mechanic recommended trying different downtube shifters, Microshift >> 2/3X 9 speed specifically. >> >> I am considering trying everything from the different shifters to >> swapping the whole drivetrain to a 1X. Or even selling the complete given >> I can also ride a size 54. >> >> Anyone have any idea if the Microshift will work? Seems that’s the >> cheapest, most straightforward solution. And it requires no modification of >> the cockpit. Dura Ace 9 speed downtube shifters are apparently made of >> solid BitCoin. So Microshift seems to be the best 9 speed option for >> downtube? >> >> Drew, >> >> “Who’s trying not to spend hundreds of additional dollars on a new >> drivetrain.” >> >> P.S. If someone has any interest in my full drivetrain and has confidence >> they can make it work. I am open to trading for a simple road group like >> full Shimano 105, SRAM Rival, etc. even considering 1X systems. Shoot me >> a private message please. >> [image: image0.jpeg] >> Sent from my iPhone >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/e33c0498-cf9b-41db-94d8-f74a9e4d4ea7n%40googlegroups.com.
