Easier Gear Shifter

[Benjahmin]

Got the changers, the front one seems fully operable. Just ordered a new inner gear cable.
Need to get a hydraulic brake switch so went straight to Topbikekit. Theirs seem to be a 2 wire, think it's a N.C.
The existing Ezee one on the bike is a 3 pin. I don't know if it's N.C. , N.O. or needs the three wires .
Any one know of a 3wire one so I can configure it to suit? Plug type not important as I can cut and join as appropriate.

Bike wiring is all wrapped up at the moment so can't get at it 'till I strip down to do the installation.

 

[Benjahmin]

I've had to order some hydraulic fluid and some pads.
I think I can see a way of using a switch stripped out of the original brake. I'll mock it up with some blu tack to prove, then use some resin putty to set it in place. I'll take some photos as I go.

 

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[Benjahmin]

Finally got all the parts in one place.
First off a picture of where I'd ended up with the old changer. I'd moved it to be upside down on the bars to be easier on my thumb. It sort of worked but was a bit cag handed.

The bars are a bit less cluttered now I've fitted the combined changer/lever.


Wasn't sure how I was going to deal with the brake switch until I remembered I'got a hot glue gun. So I've glued the switch by the side of the reservoir. It's raining, and being a consumate fair weather rider, I haven't road tested it yet. Seems to be working on the stand OK though.



The gear adjuster barrel operates the switch and the cable tie stops the barrel directing the switch upwards. We'll see if the glue holds.

Thanks for everyones help especially the steer to these combined changers. I didn't know they existed.

 

[Benjahmin]

Quick shakedown ride to the village shop (bacon sarnies for lunch).
Brake switch cuts the motor just before the brake bite point, phew 'cos there's no adjustment. Initially brake lever feel was very hard but the new pads seem to be bedding in nicely.
Changer works a dream, indexing is fine.
Such a lovely sunny day but the batteries need charging and SWMBO says there's veg to plant out in the garden

 

[Bobbo1260]

I ditched my revo shift for shinamo quick fires but I have to press twice to get the gear to change up or down before the remaining gears change.
There are no details on my cheap trikes derailleur so am I right in assuming they are probably not compatible, in which case which makes and model are compatible. Common types I see on Amazon are shimano tourney and shimano Altus?
I sure this has been addressed before but blowed if I can find it.

 

[matthewslack]

I ditched my revo shift for shinamo quick fires but I have to press twice to get the gear to change up or down before the remaining gears change.
There are no details on my cheap trikes derailleur so am I right in assuming they are probably not compatible, in which case which makes and model are compatible. Common types I see on Amazon are shimano tourney and shimano Altus?
I sure this has been addressed before but blowed if I can find it.

The number of speeds is important, as spacings differ in the cassette and the shifter has to move the derailleur the right amount. Even with compatible parts, friction in the cable and wear can make double clicks necessary.

It's a pfaff, but taking the chain off allows the distance moved per click to be seen.

Shimano website will have compatibility charts, but only for Shimano stuff. Secondhand Shimano derailleur might be quite cheap and then you'd know what you are dealing with.

 

[Nealh]

Quick fires aren't compatible with std shimano set ups , the ratio is 4:1 not 2:1, should have kept Revo twists . I use Revo twist and would never go back to levers.

 

[Bobbo1260]

Thanks both, might go back to the revo-shift then. The main reason o ditched it was cos of it hard plastic grip finish but I have another that has a softish rubber finish.

 

[saneagle]

Thanks both, might go back to the revo-shift then. The main reason o ditched it was cos of it hard plastic grip finish but I have another that has a softish rubber finish.

Stretch a piece of old inner tube over it.

 

[Bobbo1260]

I used the one with the hard plastic in the end. After filing off the plastic knobbles I Stretched 3 pieces of inner tube over it and re-routed the outer cable to minimise any kinks and make sure any curves were as large as possible.
This seems to have helped with the amount of resistance when changing down. A lot more comfortable to grip as well.
Applied some rubber adhesive between the layers of inner tube as well to keep it all in place.

 

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[saneagle]

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In case you don't know, you're supposed to ride your bike.

As it's been a while for you, here's how do do it: Get your leg over; push off with one leg while you push down on a pedal that's facing forward with the other leg; once the bike is moving, put the other leg on a pedal and start pedalling with both legs; when you want to slow down or stop, use the brakes. Keep practicing until you can ride to the end of the road and back, then you should be good enough to try all the way to one of your ganja customers. Don't help him to smoke it otherwise you'll be back to where you started.

 

[soundwave]

i can do 5 to 10 miles a day atm

 

[saneagle]

i can do 5 to 10 miles a day atm

I can do 100 miles a day, but, I never do.

 

[Tony1951]

I can do 100 miles a day, but, I never do.

You must have a better seat than I do, or a tougher backside.

I can remember hitting 125 miles in a day on a trip from Cheltenham to Newcastle along old Roman roads like the Fosseway and Ermine Street, but I was a bit saddle sore. That was on a Dawes Galaxy tourer.

In present times, on my crank drive, my rear end didn't feel very comfortable after 45 miles.

Twenty is plenty these days. I could do much more, but why make riding a pain?

 

[Bobbo1260]

I only manage about 6 miles a day which is untilI can’t feel my feet due to my periferal neuropathy and my feet start slipping of the pedals. Have to ride bolt upright as well to keep the weight of my hands so they don’t go numb as well.
i’m currently making some guides to keep my feet in the right place so I can go a bit further.
6 miles ain’t much but not ready for a mobility scooter yet. Use it or lose it

 

[sjpt]

i’m currently making some guides to keep my feet in the right place so I can go a bit further.

I don't know the details of your foot issues, but half toe clips might work. They don't have the constraints of full strapped toe clips or cleats, but still really help keep feet in the right place, and also allow one to lift the pedals easily to get a good starting position. We've been using them for decades.

 

[Bobbo1260]

Basically limited feeling in my feet and hands. Will look into half toe clips though. I currently have cut down clips but they don’t stop my feet move side ways

 

[sjpt]

I'm afraid half toe clips probably won't help much with sideways movement, though they do help a bit as they keep the front of the foot fairly steady.

Studded pedals might also help. However, you could find it difficult to get a good foot position to start with with them. You can't slide your foot on the pedal to get the right position without removing the pressure on them. Even with feeling in my feet I sometimes find that a little awkward, and not being able to feel the pressure would make it harder.