sram x7 shifters

timberjack
timberjack Posts: 279
edited October 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
on my x7 shifters there is a hole where you replace the cables, should these have a screw or gromit in to stop the muck getting in. Mine are open so i have maybe lost the plugs
Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Alu/Carbon, 2011
Specialized Stumpjumper, 07
Genisis Altitude 30, 09
Giant XTC4, 04

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    get new ones.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • Big Red S
    Big Red S Posts: 26,890
    nicklouse wrote:
    get new ones.
    Huh?

    When new the shifters do come with little plugs over the hole through which you replace the cable, but they're far from neccesary. None of my shifters have them - i generally take them out the first time I replace the cable, and completely forget to put them back in.
    http://avi.co/doc/Forums.html
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    i always replace them, and they are avalable. as it does keep the crud out.

    maybe i should have added plugs to the stament.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • timberjack
    timberjack Posts: 279
    where will i get them from
    Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Alu/Carbon, 2011
    Specialized Stumpjumper, 07
    Genisis Altitude 30, 09
    Giant XTC4, 04
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    any shop that deals with fisheroutdoor can get them.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • habitrail
    habitrail Posts: 109
    yeah hit up ya local bike shop and order them if you feel they are that important. They only bad thing about sram shifters is that crappy little rubber bung. I personally throw them away once i have replaced the cable, i have never had any probs without them like.

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