Sturmey Archer SLS30-T 3 Speed Thumbshifter - HSJ962

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Would this act as a good replacement for the cheapy plastic unit on my new B75 ?

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A handsome modern shifter that works well with Sachs 3 speeds too. Certainly looks better than the old trigger shifter on touring or re-purposed ATB bikes but I still prefer the easy flick of the old shifter which can also be disconnected without completely removing the cable.

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I purchased this Sturmey-Archer 3-speed thumbshifter to replace an old Torpedo shifter on a Brompton folding bike. The new shifter looks great and has a very solid positive feel when changing gears. It is a definite improvement over the flimsy Torpedo system.

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Replaced the cheap n cheerful oem brompton 3 speed shifter with this part. No more rattles and a more positive shifting experience

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I use this shifter on the right side of my S5/2A 5-speed alloy hub. For the left side I use th Sunrace M90 Friction Thumbshifter.
Works perfect!

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The shifter arrived before all the other handlebar stuff (grips, brake levers and handlebars) I'd ordered from other places, so full marks there.

The lever is a bit stiff. I'd envisioned being able to position it so that I could flick it both directions with my thumb, but it really needs to be positioned on top of the bars, and you have to use your index finger to shift up. Not really a problem in the end.

On my first couple of rides it made an infuriating "ding" whenever I went over the slightest of bumps. This mysteriously went away as soon as I'd narrowed the sound down to the shifter (by muffling it with my hand as I went over a speed bump), and hasn't returned.

Overall, I'm quite happy with it.

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Great gear changer much better than the standard plastic one supplied. Note that you have to remove handle bar grips to fit easily. This means if you have standard Brompton ones then they are glued so you need buy new ones.

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This is an excellent replacement for the all plastic Brompton 3speed shifter (what is it with British industrial design and injection moulded plastics?). It fits snugly next to, and matches the looks of the S type levers. Better ergonomics and more positive shift than the stock Brompton shifter.

Best of all, it takes standard road/MTB shifter cables, so sourcing replacements is easier, especially outside the UK. Cable replacement is easier too. I wouldn't worry that the included cable is uncoated. The Brompton shifter cable is a straight run compared to the twisty brake cable housings, and uses a pulley where it has to make the tightest bend. Shifting is crisp and precise. Highly recommended.

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I am the proud owner of a Pashley Guvnor but didn't like the 1980 style of the standard SA 3 speed shifter. Looks aren't everything but at this price I couldn't resist. The thumshifter is well made, was easy to fit (although the grip needs to come of: use the brake lever to help pushing the grip of the bar). and has worked well for nearly a year now. If I had to mention any disadvantage then maybe I'd say that the stroke of the shifter is a little on the long side but not problematic whatsoever, quick shifting is well possible. Changes are light and it locks reliably. Recommended!

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Having read through the forums for advice on modding my Brompton cockpit i did'nt want to experiment in trying to get a shifter that would work with my M3L's standard Sturmey Archer hub gearing so I opted for this. It is not heavy but it is reassuring well built and is solid. Mounting on my new bars was easy and I was able to reuse the existing gear cable (although I had to remove it from the bike and thread it all the way through). Would I buy it again? Yes.