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[Closed] X7 shifters sticking - any solutions?

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ie the bottom thumb shifter doesn't return to it's resting position properly - it's like the spring isn't strong enough. Just put brand new cables on and sprayed a load of lube on and it's still doing it. It's doing it on both of them.

Any ideas?


 
Posted : 17/11/2009 9:06 pm
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It's a common problem unfortunately across the SRAM range....I am in the process of upgrading to XTR shifters and rear mech as a result.

Anyone want to buy an X9 groupset?? 8)


 
Posted : 17/11/2009 9:21 pm
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Replace with Shimano and have done with it...


 
Posted : 17/11/2009 9:25 pm
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Replace with Shimano and have done with it...

Been thinking about doing just that...


 
Posted : 17/11/2009 9:37 pm
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Mine are doing that. Mind you, my xt ones are doing the same. One common thread is that both bikes are set up with transfill 'mudlovers' cables - the sealed kind. I'm not sure that's why they're doing it - I sprayed lube in the shifters and it's not cured it. Am trying out normal cables now although when I removed the SRAM shifter the lever still refused to spring back.


 
Posted : 17/11/2009 10:50 pm
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grumm i have a spare X7 shifter I can add to the list of things to sell you if you ever decide to leave the house with a bike or an XT mech Deore shifter combo if you prefer
Shall I add it to the bars(TON), grips, tyres and gloves I have for you?


 
Posted : 17/11/2009 10:58 pm
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Had that myself - hate sram shifters - took it off and replaced with shimano to match other bikes...

paul


 
Posted : 17/11/2009 11:02 pm
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XT mech and deore shifter combo sounds interesting, cheers.

Think I might just give up biking and stick to STW and pretending to buy stuff off you. 😛

I'm starting to get a bit better but I don't want to push it and make myself ill again.


 
Posted : 17/11/2009 11:03 pm
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ok but Lakes 28/29 th ...I will bring a chain


 
Posted : 17/11/2009 11:12 pm
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Ooh what's happening on the 28th/29th then? Would be good to have something to aim for.

I heard chainless was the new niche anyway.


 
Posted : 17/11/2009 11:15 pm