Easier Gear Shifter

[Benjahmin]

Got the changers, the front one seems fully operable. Just ordered a new inner gear cable.
Need to get a hydraulic brake switch so went straight to Topbikekit. Theirs seem to be a 2 wire, think it's a N.C.
The existing Ezee one on the bike is a 3 pin. I don't know if it's N.C. , N.O. or needs the three wires .
Any one know of a 3wire one so I can configure it to suit? Plug type not important as I can cut and join as appropriate.

Bike wiring is all wrapped up at the moment so can't get at it 'till I strip down to do the installation.

 

[Benjahmin]

I've had to order some hydraulic fluid and some pads.
I think I can see a way of using a switch stripped out of the original brake. I'll mock it up with some blu tack to prove, then use some resin putty to set it in place. I'll take some photos as I go.

 

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[Benjahmin]

Finally got all the parts in one place.
First off a picture of where I'd ended up with the old changer. I'd moved it to be upside down on the bars to be easier on my thumb. It sort of worked but was a bit cag handed.

The bars are a bit less cluttered now I've fitted the combined changer/lever.


Wasn't sure how I was going to deal with the brake switch until I remembered I'got a hot glue gun. So I've glued the switch by the side of the reservoir. It's raining, and being a consumate fair weather rider, I haven't road tested it yet. Seems to be working on the stand OK though.



The gear adjuster barrel operates the switch and the cable tie stops the barrel directing the switch upwards. We'll see if the glue holds.

Thanks for everyones help especially the steer to these combined changers. I didn't know they existed.

 

[Benjahmin]

Quick shakedown ride to the village shop (bacon sarnies for lunch).
Brake switch cuts the motor just before the brake bite point, phew 'cos there's no adjustment. Initially brake lever feel was very hard but the new pads seem to be bedding in nicely.
Changer works a dream, indexing is fine.
Such a lovely sunny day but the batteries need charging and SWMBO says there's veg to plant out in the garden