Is it possible to replace the gear lever on the bike without replacing the shift straps?
Hello dear community,
The biking season has begun, and I, too, want to ride my bike around the area again. Unfortunately, one of my shift levers is broken and needs to be replaced. This isn't a problem for me per se, but I don't want to have to re-thread the newly repaired shift bands and readjust the derailleur. So, my question to you: is it possible to replace just the shift levers without having to change the bands? Thanks in advance for your reply! Regards, eco
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No. When switching or braking levers change, the Bowden cable must be completely rewritten.
You don't have to change the trains, but it is recommended to make the same new ones because you have to complete the one and only with good luck let them be built in again
You have to pull out the gear.
And since the old switching train is pressed somewhat flat by the clamping screw on the switching mechanism usually, and as a result it is no longer easy to push through the tension sleeves (even if it does not fray), it is even easier to thread a new switching train instead.
Thank you, but that also means I have to re-set the gear. I'd like to save it for now.
You won't get around if you need a new lever.
But if there is no quantum mechanics, you can learn. There are enough explanation videos on the Internet and a good part of the settings (side stops and B-screws) will remain. Basically only the voltage of the switching train you need to set.