Derailleur not shifting

07-19-2008, 06:56 PM

My rear derailler doesn't shift with the lever. I can get too move with the derailler itself, but I cant get it out of 7 gear. There is no tension on the thumb levers at all. How can I fix this problem?
Tim

Alex Ramon · 07-19-2008, 06:57 PM

Hi Tim,
It sounds like one of the pawls inside your shifter might be gummed up (just a guess). I would try squirting some light oil (like TriFlow) into the shifter body to try and flush it out. <a href="http://bikeride.com/rapid-fire-shifters/">Watch this video</a> for some more tips.

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