Shimano LX shifter and BL from 1995

[Iggy Peuterbaug]

Ate a little dirt today and tore up my shifter. Couldn't find the missing parts.

My bike is a 1995 Proflex 8 speed with cantilever brakes. The brakes are Shimano LX as well as the
shifter assemblies. The shifters screw into the brake levers.

Problem: to the best of my knowledge, cantilever brakes require a different lever than V brakes. I
would like to buy a replacement shifter (LX preferably) but am not sure if the new parts will screw
into the brake levers. I don't know if I can find a new shifter/brake lever combo that is compatible
with cantilever. It's hard enough to find 8 speed compatible. Am I seeing this correctly? Any
solutions?

Any input is appreciated.

TIA

 

[Watimena]

You now have an excuse to buy a new bike...... Unless there is sentimental attachments.

Jeremy

"Iggy Peuterbaugh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Ate a little dirt today and tore up my shifter. Couldn't find the missing parts.
>
> My bike is a 1995 Proflex 8 speed with cantilever brakes. The brakes are Shimano LX as well as the
> shifter assemblies. The shifters screw into the brake levers.
>
> Problem: to the best of my knowledge, cantilever brakes require a
different
> lever than V brakes. I would like to buy a replacement shifter (LX preferably) but am not sure if
> the new parts will screw into the brake levers. I don't know if I can find a new shifter/brake
> lever combo that
is
> compatible with cantilever. It's hard enough to find 8 speed compatible. Am I seeing this
> correctly? Any solutions?
>
> Any input is appreciated.
>
> TIA

 

[Iddqd@Worldonli]

Iggy Peuterbaugh wrote:
> Problem: to the best of my knowledge, cantilever brakes require a different lever than V brakes. I
> would like to buy a replacement shifter (LX preferably) but am not sure if the new parts will
> screw into the brake levers. I don't know if I can find a new shifter/brake lever combo that is
> compatible with cantilever. It's hard enough to find 8 speed compatible. Am I seeing this
> correctly? Any solutions?
>
> Any input is appreciated.
>
No chance on getting new parts that will fit into the brake levers unless your lucky and some dealer
has spare parts hiding away somewhere.

There is plenty of low to mid-end gear outthere where the the brake lever's can be set for either
canti or V-brakes. Fx. Tektro or cheap shimano stuff, on the other hand a cheap set of v-brakes
(brake and lever) can be had for only a few bucks and will be a great upgrade.

Remember quality trickles downwards and fx. todays Shimano Deore series is just as good and perhaphs
better than XT was a few years ago, so even a cheap serie will work as good as the old LX stuff.

Hope this helps.

Bruno, Denmark

 

[Iggy Peuterbaug]

You're reading my mind, dude.

Specialized Stumpjumper. I'm trying to locate one right now.

Anyone want to buy a Proflex 856? Just needs a shifter.

"Watimena" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> You now have an excuse to buy a new bike...... Unless there is
sentimental
> attachments.
>
> Jeremy
>
> "Iggy Peuterbaugh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Ate a little dirt today and tore up my shifter. Couldn't find the
missing
> > parts.
> >
> > My bike is a 1995 Proflex 8 speed with cantilever brakes. The brakes
are
> > Shimano LX as well as the shifter assemblies. The shifters screw into
the
> > brake levers.
> >
> > Problem: to the best of my knowledge, cantilever brakes require a
> different
> > lever than V brakes. I would like to buy a replacement shifter (LX preferably) but am not sure
> > if the new parts will screw into the brake levers. I don't know if I can find a new
> > shifter/brake lever combo that
> is
> > compatible with cantilever. It's hard enough to find 8 speed
compatible.
> > Am I seeing this correctly? Any solutions?
> >
> > Any input is appreciated.
> >
> > TIA
> >
> >
>

 

[crazy6r54]

No better time upgrade then now, even that rear shock.

Fire up MTB 03

 

[Pat]

"Iggy Peuterbaugh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Ate a little dirt today and tore up my shifter. Couldn't find the missing parts.
>
> My bike is a 1995 Proflex 8 speed with cantilever brakes. The brakes are Shimano LX as well as the
> shifter assemblies. The shifters screw into the brake levers.
>
> Problem: to the best of my knowledge, cantilever brakes require a different lever than V brakes. I
> would like to buy a replacement shifter (LX preferably) but am not sure if the new parts will
> screw into the brake levers. I don't know if I can find a new shifter/brake lever combo that is
> compatible with cantilever. It's hard enough to find 8 speed compatible. Am I seeing this
> correctly? Any solutions?
>
> Any input is appreciated.
>
> TIA
>
>
>
Where do you live,Iggy? I live in the UK and if you send me a stamped addressed jiffy bag you can
have a free sti rapidfire+ LX canti brake lever with integrated 8 speed shifter from my "I really
ought to throw this stuff out" mound! Pat. Pat

 

[Iggy Peuterbaug]

"Pat" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
>
> "Iggy Peuterbaugh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Ate a little dirt today and tore up my shifter. Couldn't find the
missing
> > parts.
> >
> > My bike is a 1995 Proflex 8 speed with cantilever brakes. The brakes
are
> > Shimano LX as well as the shifter assemblies. The shifters screw into
the
> > brake levers.
> >
> > Problem: to the best of my knowledge, cantilever brakes require a
different
> > lever than V brakes. I would like to buy a replacement shifter (LX preferably) but am not sure
> > if the new parts will screw into the brake levers. I don't know if I can find a new
> > shifter/brake lever combo that
is
> > compatible with cantilever. It's hard enough to find 8 speed
compatible.
> > Am I seeing this correctly? Any solutions?
> >
> > Any input is appreciated.
> >
> > TIA
> >
> >
> >
> Where do you live,Iggy? I live in the UK and if you send me a stamped addressed jiffy bag you can
have a
> free sti rapidfire+ LX canti brake lever with integrated 8 speed shifter
from my
> "I really ought to throw this stuff out" mound! Pat. Pat
>

Thanks Pat. I live in Florida, USA. But I may have something lined up already.

The offer is appreciated!

 

[Iggy Peuterbaug]

The Proflex is red, yes. I don't have any pics right now.

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> Is it red?
>
> Fire up MTB 03