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.

10 Latest Posts
Rode my First Double Century in June Yesterday 10:50 AM
ZULIANI Oria 'helical' tubing 80s 06-30-2022 05:03 AM
NAKTO Giveaway June 2022 06-28-2022 03:52 AM
NAKTO GIVEAWAY 06-28-2022 12:16 AM
2022 road cycling season 06-27-2022 02:31 PM
OnGuard K9 Folding Plate Lock 06-27-2022 10:38 AM
Bike for commuters 06-27-2022 05:50 AM
Rim replacement for Old Cosmos SuperCors... 06-26-2022 11:24 PM
What was your first bicycle? 06-26-2022 07:18 PM
Identification help 06-25-2022 08:19 PM

Join BikeRide on Strava

Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom