Suntour Powershifter braze-on
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They are reasonably rare and it's often said that they were not made but I had a pair a few weeks ago and made the mistake of selling then to a friend before I realised how hard they are to replace. I can't remember the part number but I think they may have been part of the Cyclone family. Still doing my homework to find out more. In the meantime, have just bought a pair of Simplex Retrofriction shifters so will try those too. Thanks for your note. When I find the correct part number I'll post it here.
I looked on Kitching's guide and there is no mention of a braze on Suntour power shifter but cyclone friction shifters aplenty.
I've a set of the band on PS fitted to my 59 carlton after I stupidly sold a very sleek pair of mint simplex shifters and latterly a set NOS 1st series Dura Ace friction shifters..DOH!!
luck hunting though
I've a set of the band on PS fitted to my 59 carlton after I stupidly sold a very sleek pair of mint simplex shifters and latterly a set NOS 1st series Dura Ace friction shifters..DOH!!
luck hunting though
Just found the text from the original eBay listing:
Suntour Sprint LD-4850 shifters
These New Old Stock shifters are from the Sprint groupset, which was positioned between Suntour's Cyclone and top-end Superbe Pro groupsets in the late 80s. They feature the 'power shifter' ratchet mechanism, which is designed to equalise the force required for up- and down-shifts. Being non-indexed friction shifters, they will work equally well with any gearing combination, and with any make and model of derailleurs.
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They definitely have the PowerShifter ratchet, and I definitely wish I hadn't sold them
Suntour Sprint LD-4850 shifters
These New Old Stock shifters are from the Sprint groupset, which was positioned between Suntour's Cyclone and top-end Superbe Pro groupsets in the late 80s. They feature the 'power shifter' ratchet mechanism, which is designed to equalise the force required for up- and down-shifts. Being non-indexed friction shifters, they will work equally well with any gearing combination, and with any make and model of derailleurs.
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They definitely have the PowerShifter ratchet, and I definitely wish I hadn't sold them
Just seen them on velobase..
there's a few about on ebay.com but seem a tad expensive
there's a few about on ebay.com but seem a tad expensive
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