[RBW] Re: Silver shifter problem
Yes, this is a royal pain in the butt. I had to drill out mine with a very small bit. I filed down the new ones slightly and applied anti seize to help the next time. On Dec 5, 3:39 pm, stevep33 wrote: > Has anyone had trouble removing a derailleur cable from a Silver > downtube shift lever? I was changing my cables today and found that > the head of the cable is stuck in the shift lever hole. I tried > everything to remove it, and I think I pretty much destroyed the > shifter in the process. > I like how these shifters feel and would buy another in a heart beat, > but not if this is a persistent issue. > Is this a case of user error? Are there any tricks to avoid this kind > of problem? > Does anyone have a left side Silver downtube shifter they want to > sell? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Silver shifter problem
I could have posted this exact comment 1 week ago. Tossed those shifters into my "I'll Deal With That Someday/Too Cool to Throw Away" partsbox. I'll never leave a cable head ungreased again. On Dec 5, 3:39 pm, stevep33 wrote: > Has anyone had trouble removing a derailleur cable from a Silver > downtube shift lever? I was changing my cables today and found that > the head of the cable is stuck in the shift lever hole. I tried > everything to remove it, and I think I pretty much destroyed the > shifter in the process. > I like how these shifters feel and would buy another in a heart beat, > but not if this is a persistent issue. > Is this a case of user error? Are there any tricks to avoid this kind > of problem? > Does anyone have a left side Silver downtube shifter they want to > sell? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Silver shifter problem
On Dec 5, 4:00 pm, ANDREW LETTON wrote: > I seem to remember hearing that derailleur cable ends come in two flavors: > Shimano compatible and Campy > compatible...one of which is slightly larger diameter than the other. Sorry, > but I'm not sure which is larger. > Maybe the smaller one would not get stuck next time. > Can anyone confirm or deny this? The Campagnolo heads are slightly smaller. That's why if you use Shimano-compatible cable in an Ergo, you'll get the head stuck in the shifting mechanism when you try to replace the cable. I don't believe Silver shifters are set up for Campagnolo cables though. -B -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Silver shifter problem
I began using Silvers when they first came out, & have used several sets different bikes. I love them, but there is a consistent problem: cable heads are too large to fit in the shifters. (I reported this problem to Riv from the start, btw.) To get around this problem, I file the sides of the cable "head", to make it slightly smaller. Then the cables install and uninstall with ease. I have not used grease. On Dec 5, 3:39 pm, stevep33 wrote: > Has anyone had trouble removing a derailleur cable from a Silver > downtube shift lever? I was changing my cables today and found that > the head of the cable is stuck in the shift lever hole. I tried -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Silver shifter problem
That does make perfect sense to grease the heads. I'll have to check both soon. Good thing I'll be putting new cables on the Hilsen soon. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Silver shifter problem
The Shimano ones appear machined differently and so do not have this problem. But I'd grease anyway. On Dec 5, 4:02 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > Would the same greasing of the cable head apply to Shimano's bar end > shifters as well? > > On 12/5/09, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > > > > I recommend greasing the cable head before installation. > > > On Dec 5, 5:39 pm, stevep33 wrote: > >> Has anyone had trouble removing a derailleur cable from a Silver > >> downtube shift lever? I was changing my cables today and found that > >> the head of the cable is stuck in the shift lever hole. I tried > >> everything to remove it, and I think I pretty much destroyed the > >> shifter in the process. > >> I like how these shifters feel and would buy another in a heart beat, > >> but not if this is a persistent issue. > >> Is this a case of user error? Are there any tricks to avoid this kind > >> of problem? > >> Does anyone have a left side Silver downtube shifter they want to > >> sell? > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > Sent from my mobile device -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Silver shifter problem
Yes. Twice. Until the problem is fixed it's Shimanos for me. (Yes, the cable heads were greased.) On Dec 5, 3:39 pm, stevep33 wrote: > Has anyone had trouble removing a derailleur cable from a Silver > downtube shift lever? I was changing my cables today and found that > the head of the cable is stuck in the shift lever hole. I tried > everything to remove it, and I think I pretty much destroyed the > shifter in the process. > I like how these shifters feel and would buy another in a heart beat, > but not if this is a persistent issue. > Is this a case of user error? Are there any tricks to avoid this kind > of problem? > Does anyone have a left side Silver downtube shifter they want to > sell? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Silver shifter problem
Thanks for the tip! On Dec 5, 7:07 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > Always grease the cable heads. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Silver shifter problem
Always grease the cable heads. On Dec 5, 6:02 pm, Rene Sterental wrote: > Would the same greasing of the cable head apply to Shimano's bar end > shifters as well? > > On 12/5/09, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > > > > > > I recommend greasing the cable head before installation. > > > On Dec 5, 5:39 pm, stevep33 wrote: > >> Has anyone had trouble removing a derailleur cable from a Silver > >> downtube shift lever? I was changing my cables today and found that > >> the head of the cable is stuck in the shift lever hole. I tried > >> everything to remove it, and I think I pretty much destroyed the > >> shifter in the process. > >> I like how these shifters feel and would buy another in a heart beat, > >> but not if this is a persistent issue. > >> Is this a case of user error? Are there any tricks to avoid this kind > >> of problem? > >> Does anyone have a left side Silver downtube shifter they want to > >> sell? > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > Sent from my mobile device -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Silver shifter problem
I recommend greasing the cable head before installation. On Dec 5, 5:39 pm, stevep33 wrote: > Has anyone had trouble removing a derailleur cable from a Silver > downtube shift lever? I was changing my cables today and found that > the head of the cable is stuck in the shift lever hole. I tried > everything to remove it, and I think I pretty much destroyed the > shifter in the process. > I like how these shifters feel and would buy another in a heart beat, > but not if this is a persistent issue. > Is this a case of user error? Are there any tricks to avoid this kind > of problem? > Does anyone have a left side Silver downtube shifter they want to > sell? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
