Gear changing failure - choice to make

lutonloony · 22 Aug 2016

BrumJim said:
No, sadly.

bummer

Psycolist · 24 Aug 2016

A new inner and outer cable would be my first attempt at a repair. IMHO, most gear changing issues are cable related.

Nigelnaturist · 26 Aug 2016

Psycolist said:
A new inner and outer cable would be my first attempt at a repair. IMHO, most gear changing issues are cable related.

Tends to effect shifting down the ratios more than up them though up tends to be sluggish. I have just done the cables yesterday as shifting had become a bit sluggish (yes I do clean my cables often)
@BrumJim Personally having had a similar issue with a Sora 3400 a few years back I opted to upgrade from the thumb shifter to the then 105 triple 5700 what bliss, not only do I have superb range but a close set of gears,

BrumJim · 26 Aug 2016

Went for a full 105 upgrade. Sale on at Wiggle, and I get a full groupset upgrade including brakes. I already had the new wheels waiting, and they will take an 11 speed cassette.

Just need to upgrade the engine on top now.

Gear changing failure - choice to make

What should I do to get my bike back on the road?

Just change the shifter - its cheaper

Go for a new groupset. Tiagra will be more than good enough with your legs.

Shimano 105 - take the chance while you have it.

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