The file 'Bike Shifter (Friction) 3D Printer Model' is (SLDPRT,IGS,SLDASM,STL) file type, size is 990.7KB.
This version is from 2013
Improved 2023 Version Here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5971217
A working 3D printed friction shifter!
See video at http://youtu.be/fLMA-8aSsDM
While friction shifters don't "click" into gear like index shifters - they have advantages. A friction shifter is much more tolerant of minor problems like slightly bent derailers or worn cables / housings.
Heavily tested with 7-speed setup - but should work with any number of speeds (front or rear derailer).
I just biked from Seattle to Portland using this shifter (204 miles) without any problems.
With 300+ miles on same shifter - I'm reasonably confident it's pretty solid and should last a while.
| bottom.SLDPRT | 826.0KB | |
| bottom_assembly.IGS | 523.1KB | |
| bottom_assembly.SLDASM | 163.5KB | |
| bottom_assembly.STL | 564.2KB | |
| lever.IGS | 265.5KB | |
| lever.SLDPRT | 340.5KB | |
| lever.STL | 1.0MB | |
| shifter.SLDASM | 206.5KB | |
| washer.IGS | 43.2KB | |
| washer.SLDPRT | 116.0KB | |
| washer.STL | 19.2KB |
