Shimano STI shift lever broken

[sargan]

I have a 21 speed Mountain Bike .. certainly not new, but does for me.
It has Shimano combined brake & gear shift – I can find no model number on it, only the STI sticker.
Picture attached – front derailleur shift has failed and I need to replace – is this style still available, in which case I only need to change the one side.

If not available, any particular shift I should consider ...... gear set is probably now thought of as ancient, was top spec at the time ..... both Front & Rear derailleur are Shimano Exage 500 LX
So something that matches .. no point in over-specifying shift levers.

 

[fossyant]

Get on ebay. They are probably nearer 28-30 years old. Almost identical to my Deore LX levers but you have metal brake levers, mine are resin.

Often see them on ebay.

 

[fossyant]

Model number should be underneath near the shift button. M050 or M060 my guess

 

[sargan]

You are right ... I thought it was just Shimano tag ... but on close inspection says M050 L
Bike is a Muddy Fox from 1989 .... until this broke, does all I need it to do.

If I can't find a replacement ..... what would you suggest I use with the Exage 500 LX derailleurs

 

[sargan]

eBay prices are very high .... so welcome suggestion on what I can replace both sets with, 3 x 7 speed and cantilever brakes

 

[Spiderweb]

£25.99 for a 3x7 speed Brake/shifter compo set is the cheapest I can find;
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Shimano-ST-EF41-EZ-Fire-Plus-STI-Set-for-V-brakes-2-finger-lever_73355.htm

or you could try these at less than half the price;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203083850076

 

[C R]

£25.99 for a 3x7 speed Brake/shifter compo set is the cheapest I can find;
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Shimano-ST-EF41-EZ-Fire-Plus-STI-Set-for-V-brakes-2-finger-lever_73355.htm

or you could try these at less than half the price;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203083850076

Those are for V brakes, though, OP has cantis. Some of the models have an adjustment for either Vs or cantilever, but I don't think those can be adjusted.

 

[davidphilips]

Will take a look later today, out of house at present, not sure but may have some thing in parts bin?

 

[Spiderweb]

Those are for V brakes, though, OP has cantis. Some of the models have an adjustment for either Vs or cantilever, but I don't think those can be adjusted.

Ah, your knowledge is greater than mine, I was aware each were listed for V Brakes but presumed the pull would be similar and ok for cantis too.

 

[C R]

Ah, your knowledge is greater than mine, I was aware each were listed for V Brakes but presumed the pull would be similar and ok for cantis too.

I went through this when I fixed up my commuter, ended up converting to Vs from cantis because it was easier to find levers for Vs. I think the brakes might work after a fashion, but I wouldn't risk it.

 

[C R]

Some ST STIs have configurable cable link to chose either Vs or cantis

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjAGegQIEBAB&usg=AOvVaw3wotSpUunQRbu_Z0iLQNz0

For instance ST-EF51 can be set up for cantis.
Available here
Amazon product ASIN View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B08F7DFFWW/ref=sspa_mb_hqp_detail_mobile_aax_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[sargan]

£25.99 for a 3x7 speed Brake/shifter compo set is the cheapest I can find;
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Shimano-ST-EF41-EZ-Fire-Plus-STI-Set-for-V-brakes-2-finger-lever_73355.htm

or you could try these at less than half the price;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203083850076

On the Shimano ST-EF41 it says for 'V brakes' my bike does not have these- it has Cantilever brakes doe that rule them out ?

 

[sargan]

On the Shimano ST-EF41 it says for 'V brakes' my bike does not have these- it has Cantilever brakes does that rule them out ? Be happy to invest and fit these if they are compatible.

 

[C R]

On the Shimano ST-EF41 it says for 'V brakes' my bike does not have these- it has Cantilever brakes doe that rule them out ?

Check the EF51 from my link above, those can be configured to work with cantis. Alternatively you could fit Vs, which are easier to set up anyway.

 

[sargan]

Sorry had missed the link .....read the reviews of that Amazon one - shoicking, its a Chinese copy ... not genuine Shimano. If I can find ST-EF51 that will work with cantilever brakes I will buy then ,,,,,, any sugestion for source ?