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Gear lever sticking??


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By spokey - Posted on 10 May 2011

NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.

I have a Sram X7 lever. It has started to stick when changing down gears. It only happens when you try to down shift a couple of gears quickly. The lever stays in the forward position and must be pulled back with my thumb before I can change another gear. I have lubed the cable and inside the lever body through the rubber flap. Still is causing a problem. Any advice on how to remedy would be apprieciated.

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hawkeye's picture

You've reminded me I need to send mine back for replacement. I have the same drama on the RH 9-speed shifter on my new Rize. My suspicion is the lever return spring is fatigued.

FOB's picture

My shifter was doing the same, bent the lever down a bit and all was good, figured it must of got a little out of shape on one of my many stacks !!!

spokey's picture

Yeah do stack alot, but had a big one that stuffed my rim couple of weeks ago,maybe is related. thanks. Sounds like I am going to visit LBS!!

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