Rapid-fire shifter problem

mr blonde 31
mr blonde 31 Posts: 17
edited March 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
My left (front) rapid fire shifter on my bike has become very annoying. Randomly when I try to change up from the second to third ring it seems unable to pull the cable and I have to press the shifter 3 or 4 times before it will bite and change. I stripped down the unit partially but was unable to identify the cause of the problem. I looked online but all shifters seem to be sold in pairs.

Does anybody know where I can buy just a left hand shifter?

Or if I buy a pair, my bike is currently 8 speed but most shifters are now 9 speed. Can I change from 8 speed to 9 speed by changing the shifters plus the rear cassette (+ chain)?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    Or if I buy a pair, my bike is currently 8 speed but most shifters are now 9 speed. Can I change from 8 speed to 9 speed by changing the shifters plus the rear cassette (+ chain)?
    yes shifter, cassette and chain.

    yes you can buy shifters separately. have a look on CRC wiggle etc...
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