Stiff shift lever

smcg
smcg Posts: 3
edited September 2009 in The workshop
Hi there

Apologies if this is answered somewhere else in the forum, but I couldn't find anything when I searched. (Comes from not knowing the right names for things.)

I have a three-and-a-bit year-old mountain bike which I've been using to ride to and from work. Shamefully, in that time I've done very little maintenance and I think it's starting to show.

My right gear shifter - the one that shifts the rear derailleur - is extremely stiff when I try to shift down gears (move to a larger cog). The shift levers are Shimano ST-EF29-8, and look something like this:
http://www.bikeparts.com/productinfo/Sh ... 55754.html

I've opened them up and taken a look and there didn't seem to be anything wrong, but it sounds a bit squeaky. Any tips?

Cheers!

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    a bit of GT85 spray.

    and check that the cable moves freely.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • fossyant
    fossyant Posts: 2,549
    Just get new cables - cut to same size as originals, and you will be OK.

    Inner cable and outers...huge difference.....
  • smcg
    smcg Posts: 3
    Thanks for the help. GT85 sorted the shifter out, but I think I do need a new cable as suggested.

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