Left Tiagra 4500 STi shifter refusing to change gear

dragonontheedge

The left shifter has just gone norks on me.

I have just pulled it apart and the little pawl on the ratchet has died.

I see from various reviews, and the number of broken left shifters for sale on fleabay, that this is quite common.

I have three, no make that four questions

1) is this as common as it would seem ?

2) can Shimano repair it if I send it away ?

3) if it's not repairable is it worth replacing with another Tiagra ?

4) are 105's a better option or are they just made of a more expensive cheese ?

On the whole I am thoroughly p'eed off.

Cheers

Al

dragonontheedge

Bump

mister p

Return it to the place of purchase and ask them to contact Madison warranty department. They should swap the internal for a double or triple specific left hand main lever assembly.

dragonontheedge

mister p wrote:

Return it to the place of purchase and ask them to contact Madison warranty department. They should swap the internal for a double or triple specific left hand main lever assembly.

Cheers.

I have spoken with my LBS and yep, jobs a carrot. Thanks