Broken SRAM rival left shifter

manc_andy
manc_andy Posts: 33
edited August 2013 in Workshop
Hi all,

I was only a mile out of the house last night when i went to change to my big cog and the gear level became loose and limp. when i pulled in and check why my worst fears were realised when it full came off in my hand. Unfortunately i had not noticed that i was already in the big ring (total amateur mistake i know) so i guess the extra tension did not help but i still didn't think this would clean snap the thing off!

I guess my question is do i just bite the bullet and purchase a new shifter or is there any way of repairing these when they go like this (pic attached)?

thanks in advance

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Comments

  • chanjy
    chanjy Posts: 200
    The RH Rival shifter is notorious for breaking... there should be loads of cheap LH ones lying around on ebay :p
  • captain_tiara
    captain_tiara Posts: 106
    If it's listed in here;

    http://cdn.sram.com/cdn/farfuture/_tS80 ... ev_c_0.pdf

    Then you can order it from your local Fisher supplied bike shop.
  • manc_andy
    manc_andy Posts: 33
    Thanks, unfortunately the broken bit isn't listed as a part so it's option eBay.
  • onemoresolo
    onemoresolo Posts: 372
    On a similar note, does anyone have a maintenance guide for Rival shifters? I need to replace the paddle and brake lever on the right hand side following a crash.
  • Bullet1
    Bullet1 Posts: 161
    Are you sorted yet? My right shifter gave up a couple of days ago so had new ones fitted. Got a spare good condition left shifter if you want it?
  • Bullet1
    Bullet1 Posts: 161
    ....and a right one which will be good for parts!
  • manc_andy
    manc_andy Posts: 33
    hi bullet, i've sent you a PM regarding the spare shifter.

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