Need some help please!

Anonymous
Anonymous Posts: 79,667
edited March 2014 in Commuting chat
So I have taken the plunge to do a race this Saturday, and now my right hand shifter doesn't work (great!).

Does anyone have a spare Right hand Shimano 9 speed shifter they don't need? Ideally I want something cheap as I don't want to destroy anything too precious in case it all goes horribly wrong.

Any help greatly appreciated - happy to collect from central/SW London or anywhere, frankly!

Thanks

Comments

  • slowbike
    slowbike Posts: 8,498
    MTFU and go single speed .......



    ..... yer I know - not much help! ;)
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    Probably be less effort to borrow a bike and set it for yourself for the day. I can guarantee you won't get the indexing right in time (as you are up against a deadline)
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
    2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
    2012 Felt F65X
    Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    I assure you I can index gears in 3 days. Just need a shifter!

    Tried SS today in Regents Park....doesn't really work exiting a fast downhill into a sharp corner into an uphill.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Ebay, short radius from postcode, sort by ending soonest.....simples.
    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.
  • london-red
    london-red Posts: 1,266
    coriordan wrote:
    So I have taken the plunge to do a race this Saturday, and now my right hand shifter doesn't work (great!).

    Does anyone have a spare Right hand Shimano 9 speed shifter they don't need? Ideally I want something cheap as I don't want to destroy anything too precious in case it all goes horribly wrong.

    Any help greatly appreciated - happy to collect from central/SW London or anywhere, frankly!

    Thanks

    How bizarre - took one of my old Allez at the weekend. You can pay me in beer.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Done. What's your preferred tipple?
    Drop me a PM with your contact details.

    Thank you L-R!
  • london-red
    london-red Posts: 1,266
    coriordan wrote:
    Done. What's your preferred tipple?
    Drop me a PM with your contact details.

    Thank you L-R!

    Anything manly drunk by men with beards :D
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    London-Red wrote:
    coriordan wrote:
    Done. What's your preferred tipple?
    Drop me a PM with your contact details.

    Thank you L-R!

    Anything manly drunk by men with beards :D

    Spit?
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
    2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
    2012 Felt F65X
    Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    I might have to dive in msmancunia's thread. I drink Tribute and Ringwood Best!
  • slowbike
    slowbike Posts: 8,498
    coriordan wrote:
    I might have to dive in msmancunia's thread. I drink Tribute and Ringwood Best!
    They have a "best" ?! I dread to think what their "Worst" is like ...