Re: [RBW] Silver shifter upkeep

2020-05-18 Thread J L
The backing plate is still there but this could have been what happened to loosen it all up inside. Good suggestion. Jason > On May 18, 2020, at 5:32 AM, Ginz wrote: > > I once destroyed one by sneaking the shifter off without loosening the cable > when swapping brake levers. The metal

[RBW] Silver shifter upkeep

2020-05-18 Thread Joe Bernard
Most I've used (lots) have varying degrees of wiggliness in them. I used to worry about it until I realized I only noticed it at home fiddling with the bike; while riding they just shift and away I go! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners

[RBW] Silver shifter upkeep

2020-05-18 Thread Ginz
I once destroyed one by sneaking the shifter off without loosening the cable when swapping brake levers. The metal plate that covers the ratchet came loose and it was ruined. Is that what’s happening in there? They don’t necessarily last forever, unfortunately -- You received this

[RBW] Silver shifter upkeep

2020-05-17 Thread J L
Hello everyone, I have had a few sets of silver shifter #1. Every now and then one of them has excessive play in the internals. Thicker washers don't help. Tightening it doesn't help. Does anyone have a trick for these to help adjust the tolerance? It feels as if the internals are clamped