Shift Lever Problem

JackPalms
JackPalms Posts: 2
edited July 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi

Can anyone shed any light on this problem....?

I have a Specialized Hardrock with Shimano Acera rapid-fire shifters. All has been fine until I unceremoniously dumped myself and bike into some bushes...now the downshift lever seems to have lost it's 'spring' so doesn't come back into place.

I can shift up ok but shifting down needs me to push the lever back up again.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks

Comments

  • ricardo_smooth
    ricardo_smooth Posts: 1,281
    Likely you've bent it
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Indeed, suspect the shaft the lever is on is bent and no longer turning freely in the bearings, the spring isn't stiff enough to overcomethis and return the lever.

    Some 'working' may free it off, otherwise it's new lever time.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • ThePriory1978
    ThePriory1978 Posts: 563
    I had a similar issue. In my case it was easy to fix. Turned the bike over, unscrewed the shifter cover, very slightly loosened the big bolt that holds the lever in place and everything together. SImple.
    Snot green Canyon Nerve AM 8.0x

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