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My left XC Pro thumbie had a seized bolt from time spent sat outside in the wet. The shifter wouldn't hold any internal friction so it progressively changed into the granny ring, not good. So I had an idea to take it apart for repair - gently warm the alloy body and it'll expand faster than the through bolt. So, in 5 second increments, I warmed it up and tried the bolt, after a few goes - voila, out comes the bolt. As I disassembled the shifter, some of the plastic parts had melted :facepalm: damn. I have rebuilt it with a fibre washer and an o-ring, which held up on a 2 hour ride and normal shifting is restored.
Anyone know how to change the right, rear to indexed from friction? That one does come apart ok
SP
Anyone know how to change the right, rear to indexed from friction? That one does come apart ok
SP
