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.
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