They're brifters, probably Sora. (yep! I looked it up.)
So you just stick something adequate down in there, without securing it or anything? hmmm...
I have some felt thingies somewhere. I'm sure I can find something suitable at the hardware store if I can't find those.
edit: oh, on re-read I see you were using the adhesive to keep them in. Okey dokey.
Thanks!
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09-27-2007, 11:07 AM #1
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09-27-2007, 03:01 PM #2
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If they're Soras, just screw in that screw you found. It's there to adjust the reach.
Be a little bit careful though because they're only plastic.
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09-27-2007, 03:21 PM #3
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2nd what dirtdiva sez -- that screw can easily break and the range of motion is relatively small. I've still used external (or would that be internal?) shims when fitting sora components.
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09-28-2007, 05:47 AM #4
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Specialized carried shims for Shimano levers. Not sure if they have them for sora though. I got mine on ebay.
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09-28-2007, 06:00 AM #5
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Nope, Specialized doesn't make shims for Sora (one more reason I wanna trade up!). The plastic screw is it, unless you jury-rig something as has been suggested.
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09-28-2007, 06:47 AM #6
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I have plain old Shimano levers (no shifters in them).
I actually did try to use home made shims to shorten my reach- i used the felt furniture feet pads with the sticky stuff on one side. Unfortunately I found that when temps hit over 90 degrees F the sticky stuff kind of melted and the pads would move around and one got lost inside the hood and I had a heck of a time trying to fish it out with tweezers!
I tried a couple more variations on that, including a different material, but the method just didn't work well for me.
My hands are actually stretching a little over time to accommodate the stretch, believe it or not. It's slowly getting better. As a musician I am familiar with this phenomenon- my left hand is currently stretching to adapt to my recently taking up mandolin again- some of those 4 finger chords are bears!
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09-28-2007, 06:56 AM #7
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I play ukulele! I never even attempt a song with 4-finger chords. But, I'm a rank amateur, not a real musician.
I haven't encountered a situation where the brake lever reach was a safety issue. I don't ride in the drops if I can help it, but that's where they're hardest to reach. If I get in the right shape and can ride in the drops, I'd like to be able to reach them!
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