Ball bearing short shifter !

[Ben006]

Thanks for all the good feedback

A few people told me that their cups could spin inside the plastic frame this round.

Don't worry though, as it won't affect the operation of the shifter as long as it's tight.

Thank you Boxing Cat for clarifying that! This IS the correct method to tighten the set screws and counter nuts!

I have to find the time and make a PDF with all the tips and advises that I can send to you with the shifters.

If you want one, quick! If I don't have enough people when December comes, it will be too late to do a run before Christmas!

Ben

[rolex11]

Originally Posted by Ben006

Thanks for all the good feedback

A few people told me that their cups could spin inside the plastic frame this round.

Ben

Yes my cups do spin in the plastic frame. So doing it the "correct way" with the hex in the end of the set screw does not work because if the cup spins, the nut doesn't tighten. The cup, nut and set screw will turn together this will tighten the set screw more which is the opposite of what you are trying to accomplish.

Ideally the cups should be designed so they catch somewhere to prevent turning.

However, that said, anyone with half a brain can figure out how to prevent the cup from spinning to tighten the nut. I just pointed out that since everything is soft aluminum, clamping it with anything aggressive like pliers will gouge the aluminum.

Still a five star (*****) product at a great price.

[Boxing Cat]

Ahh I did not have this problem. Sorry for assuming you weren't aware of the hex in the set screw. Sounds like you improvised and figured it out.

I am very happy with mine. Thanks Ben!