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Hank  
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 More options Nov 7, 7:03 pm
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From: Hank <h...@wirtznet.net>
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:03:58 -0800 (PST)
Local: Sat, Nov 7 2009 7:03 pm
Subject: Shifter pod interchangability
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My dad's ST-M560 (Deore LX 3x7/Cantilever) shifters are quickly giving
up the ghost, gunking up so that attempts to pull cable don't catch,
and the lever has free throw. He's flushed them with carburetor
cleaner, which gets them working for a while, but we're seeing
diminishing returns each time.

Wild theory here, but a look at the still-available SL-MC40 levers
appear to have a similar attachment point of the pods to the bar clamp
as the ST-M560 levers have. Anybody ever tried this, to see if they'll
bolt on?

The other option is to get some ST-EF50s for 3x7/Cantilevers, which
are cheap enough to be sure, but it would be nice if he could keep his
current brake levers.


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landotter  
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 More options Nov 8, 1:45 am
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From: landotter <landot...@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:45:52 -0800 (PST)
Local: Sun, Nov 8 2009 1:45 am
Subject: Re: Shifter pod interchangability
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On Nov 7, 2:03 am, Hank <h...@wirtznet.net> wrote:

> My dad's ST-M560 (Deore LX 3x7/Cantilever) shifters are quickly giving
> up the ghost, gunking up so that attempts to pull cable don't catch,
> and the lever has free throw. He's flushed them with carburetor
> cleaner, which gets them working for a while, but we're seeing
> diminishing returns each time.

> Wild theory here, but a look at the still-available SL-MC40 levers
> appear to have a similar attachment point of the pods to the bar clamp
> as the ST-M560 levers have. Anybody ever tried this, to see if they'll
> bolt on?

> The other option is to get some ST-EF50s for 3x7/Cantilevers, which
> are cheap enough to be sure, but it would be nice if he could keep his
> current brake levers.

We strung up some ST-EF50s to replace gripshifts on D.'s Cannondale a
couple weeks ago. Yes they're cheap, but fantastic for anything but
the grimmest trail usage. The integrated lever looks a little fromage,
probably due to the plasticky presentation of the unit's top cap--but
it's solid. They come with all the cables, housings, and ferrules you
need--and throw in the levers for free. I like them better than the
Tiagra/LX pods, TBQPH--despite the lack of front trim. (Set up right
on 7-8 speed, you can live w/o trim)

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