My Simplex shifters are sold. If anyone wants the Silver stem mount, please
contact me privately. Otherwise, back to shifter talk!
JB
On Sunday, June 22, 2014 4:19:03 PM UTC-7, Matthew J wrote:
> > I have to agree that I find the Silvers more precise and easier to use
> with 9 speeds.
>
> That
> I have to agree that I find the Silvers more precise and easier to use
with 9 speeds.
That may explain our different experiences. The largest rear cluster I've
ever had is 7. Have never had a triple crank.
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FWIW, after using Simplex Retrofrictions on the new 9 speed Dura Ace 74XX
drivetrain on the Ram for a couple of months, and after having used Silvers
(bar end) for several years on the Fargo, both 7 and, for 18 months or so,
9, I have to agree that I find the Silvers more precise and easier to use
I prefer friction. Maybe because it's what I cut my teeth on but to me it's
simple, feels good and the end results are the same. Joes spot on on this,
the Riv shifters are smoth. Ratchet or not, I'll take friction. But
that's just me.
On Saturday, June 21, 2014 11:58:51 AM UTC-5, Tim wrote
I have a set of those Simplex shifters, and will gladly sell them along to
anyone who might be interested (along with the Silver stem mount where they
currently reside, if you'd like). They're the most beautiful downtubers
ever, but I think Silvers shift better.
JB
On Saturday, June 21, 2014
>This time it is great. I'm not sure if the indexing is wearing out on the
shifter or what. I would tend to suspect my not so great mechanic ability,
but the great thing is,
>it doesn't matter. I loved the friction shifting. I think I may never go
back. This is one more thing that Grant is righ
I had pretty much the same experience with the tandem. & shimano BEs After
replacing the rear derailler and chain it would hang up in the middle gears
and then jump two cogs. After a few rides and much tinkering I switched to
friction and rarely miss a gear. Much faster now too.
Michael
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If you like Shimano index, you'll *love* Silver Power Ratchet. That
sorta-clicky thing it does when you pull back/up on the shifter somehow
magically gets you to the next cog with almost no trimming. Ride that for a
while then hop on an index bike, and you'll feel like you're shifting by
hittin
Have you checked rear derailleur hanger alignment? This might be the
problem with indexing.
Otherwise friction isn't that bad.
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