Found this STX RC front shifter

[fagin]

I have these on my modern Marin (8 speed) shift well, no hassles, look nice.
But I have managed to crack the top cover of the left one overtightning, so if you want to get rid of this really cheap let me know.

 

[IDB1]

Fagin.. you got pm.

 

[Dead Rats]

they were on cheap bikes right the way through to mid range so there are millions of them.

Try and get ones that dont work, the ratchet gets gummed up and is piss easy to get working again.

is it literally just strip, clean, re-grease and rebuild? I've had loads of these fail on me (misfiring) but sometimes the bottom push lever gets very wobbly - help!

 

[Dead Rats]

Brand new 7 speed STX shifters are still widely available from places like the Wooly Hat Shop for about £20 a pair.

They are good reliable shifters though. Along with 7 speed, I also have some 8 speed ones which are tough as old boots and have out-lasted two sets of fragile XT M739/740 shifters.

The Shimano M number on the one you've got will probably be on the underside of the polished clamp. Could be anything from MC-30 to MC-40.

I found the cheapest inc. P&P is Parker International (well it was 2 months ago)

 

[legrandefromage]

they were on cheap bikes right the way through to mid range so there are millions of them.

Try and get ones that dont work, the ratchet gets gummed up and is piss easy to get working again.

is it literally just strip, clean, re-grease and rebuild? I've had loads of these fail on me (misfiring) but sometimes the bottom push lever gets very wobbly - help!

If I remember correctly, to tighten 'wobbly' bottom lever, theres a reverse thread nut under the plastic cover.

The ratchet gets gummed up and needs to be soaking a light oil to free it, then 3in1 for use.

 

[Dead Rats]

thanks for that