Idiot! Shimano 100GS shifter?

[RichardB]

What a clown. I fitted Shimano Tiagra levers to go with my nice new Shimano cantilever brakes on the Raleigh Amazon. The brake lever clamp was rubbing slightly on the left upper shift lever and causing it to stick, so I tried to bend the shifter down a little. Wish I'd left well alone - the thumb lever has snapped off. Does anyone know of any spares for these shifters/old stock/scrap parts? I know they haven't been made for 25 years or so.

Alternatively, can anyone recommend bar-mounted friction shifters that might do the job?

Undamaged right-hand shifter for comparison.

 

[Drago]

I don't think you'll find separate components available separately. 100GS and 200GS shifters were notorioiusly unreliable and prone to failing, one of the rare misses from Shimano. I'd get onto ebay and find another set of 7 speed shifters.

 

[si_c]

Found this on ebay, if it's of help. Gotta be quick though

 

[RichardB]

Found this on ebay, if it's of help. Gotta be quick though

Ebay was going to be my next step. Thanks for finding that - exactly what I need. Have put in a bid.

 

[RichardB]

Failing that, anyone any experience of these? Much cheapness, but any good? I'm quite happy with friction shifters (vs indexed) but they seem hard to find.

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/gear-shifters/sunrace-thumbshifter-left-hand/

 

[RichardB]

100GS and 200GS shifters were notorioiusly unreliable and prone to failing, one of the rare misses from Shimano.

Hmm. Nearly 30 years of use/neglect and it was still working fine until the owner smashed it

 

[midlife]

Sunrace stuff seems to give good bang per buck.

 

[RichardB]

Well, I won the auction, so here's hoping the seller pops it in the post soonest. I'm trying to keep the bike *reasonably* original, so this is the best outcome for me. Thanks @si_c, good spot.

 

[RichardB]

Arrived yesterday, fitted today, all good.