Gutting a SRAM brifter

Gene Tolli said:

I'm planning to install a set of SRAM brifters on my single-ring 'cross
bike. I realize they're fairly new, but has anyone had a chance to peer
into the guts of a Double-Tap lever? If so, would it be possible to
remove the shift innards (a mere 10 parts, from what I've heard) in such
a way that would allow them to be reinstalled later?

I'd like to keep both levers the same, and would prefer that the front
brifter not be rattlin' around.

Thanks in advance.

yes, easy. Remove the brake lever, push out the main pin thru the
center(held with a set screw), remove the 'L' shaped 'arm'..it all just
slides out, very easy. Lots of plastic, no bearings at all.

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Gene Tolli said:

I'm planning to install a set of SRAM brifters on my single-ring 'cross
bike. I realize they're fairly new, but has anyone had a chance to peer
into the guts of a Double-Tap lever? If so, would it be possible to
remove the shift innards (a mere 10 parts, from what I've heard) in such
a way that would allow them to be reinstalled later?

I'd like to keep both levers the same, and would prefer that the front
brifter not be rattlin' around.

Thanks in advance.

yes, easy. Remove the brake lever, push out the main pin thru the
center(held with a set screw), remove the 'L' shaped 'arm'..it all just
slides out, very easy. Lots of plastic, no bearings at all.

Now for the really big question, Peter. Does the SRAM guts look any better
than Shimano, or as good as Campy?

From my perspective I have a few critical issues. I have 7 DA 9 speed road
bikes in the house, all in great shape.. But, this stuff is not going to
last forever. I also build lots of wheels and have way too many Shimano type
rear wheels according to my wife.

SRAM may be the more logical step for me. The rear wheel is not going to be
an issue going to 10 speed as there is freehub/cassette compatibility.

10 speed chains of different brands are now plentiful.

Migrating to either SRAM, Shimano or Campy 10 would require derailleurs,
shifters cassettes and chains. The cost between DA, Record and Force is not
that great. I think it really comes down to making an intelligent choice for
the next 7 years on a shifting system. The only issue that may weigh in
beyond the mechanics and internal qualities is my collection of wheels.

Bruce

Bruce Gilbert said:

Does the SRAM guts look any better
than Shimano, or as good as Campy?

I've seen the insides -- they're impressively simple.
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"Bruce Gilbert" wrote

Quoted message said:

Migrating to either SRAM, Shimano or Campy 10 would require derailleurs,
shifters cassettes and chains.

Look at Jtek Engineering's ShiftMate. You could use Campag shifters with
your current derailleurs and cassettes, or move to 10spd Shimano cassettes.
I use ShiftMates to use Shimano hubbed wheels with Campag shifters and
derailleurs, and find they work well.

Harry Phinney

Bruce Gilbert said:

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Gene Tolli said:

I'm planning to install a set of SRAM brifters on my single-ring 'cross
bike. I realize they're fairly new, but has anyone had a chance to peer
into the guts of a Double-Tap lever? If so, would it be possible to
remove the shift innards (a mere 10 parts, from what I've heard) in such
a way that would allow them to be reinstalled later?

I'd like to keep both levers the same, and would prefer that the front
brifter not be rattlin' around.

Thanks in advance.

yes, easy. Remove the brake lever, push out the main pin thru the
center(held with a set screw), remove the 'L' shaped 'arm'..it all just
slides out, very easy. Lots of plastic, no bearings at all.

Now for the really big question, Peter. Does the SRAM guts look any better
than Shimano, or as good as Campy?

Sram innards remind me of 2007 Centaur and below innards, lots of
plastic, very simple.

Quoted message said:

From my perspective I have a few critical issues. I have 7 DA 9 speed road
bikes in the house, all in great shape.. But, this stuff is not going to
last forever. I also build lots of wheels and have way too many Shimano type
rear wheels according to my wife.

SRAM may be the more logical step for me. The rear wheel is not going to be
an issue going to 10 speed as there is freehub/cassette compatibility.

10 speed chains of different brands are now plentiful.

Migrating to either SRAM, Shimano or Campy 10 would require derailleurs,
shifters cassettes and chains. The cost between DA, Record and Force is not
that great. I think it really comes down to making an intelligent choice for
the next 7 years on a shifting system. The only issue that may weigh in
beyond the mechanics and internal qualities is my collection of wheels.

Bruce

Easy if it were me..Campag 10s, Record or Chorus shifters if 2007, any
shifter if it were 1999 thru 2006. Compatible with shimano 9s.