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Post by mark072 on Jul 19, 2015 16:30:52 GMT
I am thinking of upgrading the microshift gear change/brake levers to Shimona Sora. Has anyone done this or changed to any other Shimano levers? Can you use the fixing mount that wraps around the handlebar and just take off the Microshift ones and attach or do you have to take the lot off which would also involve taking off the bar tape and with regards to routing the cables can you just change the levers and attach the cable that are already there or do you have to swap everything?
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Post by RobP on Jul 19, 2015 19:05:15 GMT
The only way to switch to new levers is to remove inner cables as the cables feed through from the lever end to brakes and derailleur.
You "might" be able to re-use mounting bracket and spend ages trying to re thread brake inner cables without removing bar tape but I simply wouldn't bother. Adding Β£6 for some new bar tape when fitting new levers just finishes the job IMHO and makes the job a lot easier especially if moving from Microhift to Shimano as cable routing may be different
I watched this video when I first did a change and as you can see first step is to remove tape
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Post by mark072 on Jul 19, 2015 21:23:41 GMT
Cheers for that Rob the video was informative
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Post by chas on Jul 19, 2015 21:40:40 GMT
Have you got some old 8spd Sora levers? If new 9spd you'll need new cassette,chain, possibly rear mech.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2015 15:23:46 GMT
I changed the whole kit and caboodle Put some 9 speed Levers on 9 speed cassette and rear mechanism, new cables plus better quality bar tape too. Wasn't too hard as got the levers second hand and the rear derailleur too. though used new cables I suppose it depends how confident you feel doing it but I'm sure that there are plenty of people out there who can help you; hope you get in done OK
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Post by mark072 on Jul 20, 2015 18:05:32 GMT
I would also be changing the cassette to a 9 speed and also the chain and rear mech. Thanks all for the advice.
Mark
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Post by william39 on Jul 20, 2015 23:15:40 GMT
Might be worth a look at Merlin, 10 speed Tiagra triple full group was available at about Β£170 last week. Check the bargains thread.
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