SRAM Rear Gear Shifter Problems.

DonLykeB
DonLykeB Posts: 34
edited August 2017 in MTB workshop & tech
Hello Everyone.

Recently installed a set of Shimano SLX brakes on my Boardman 2016 Mountain Comp. Although I don't believe this could cause any problems I may have knocked something during installation.

Pretty much my rear gear shifter (particularly this one http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobi ... 7C288892UK) has been having issues.

Out of nowhere, the button which allows me to shift down (to a smaller gear) has stopped clicking, and only works when I press the button all the down, and then extra hard. So lets just say I need to press it extremely hard to get the gear changed when it used to work perfectly fine.

Any advice or experience on this issue? I can't find much info online.

Many Thanks.

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    New brakes fouling the shifter?
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  • coulddobetter
    coulddobetter Posts: 812
    Be careful if you decide to open the casing . Springs inside and a pig to reassemble.
  • jamski
    jamski Posts: 737
    I once had a problem with a Deore shifter and someone said to make sure they weren't clamped hard up against the brake lever. Like magic, moving it 2mm away from the brake solved the problem.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    For clarity, the smaller lever shifts UP to a smaller sprocket.
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