Stick Shifter

What is Stick Shifter?


1.

A stick approximately 8 inches long and 3/4 inch in diameter, with a gradual taper at one end of about two inches whose primary function is to replace the index finger actuated shifting mechanism in a planetary rear hub English 3-speed bicycle shifter. The tapered end of is placed between the shifter arm and the rear axle and can be moved up or down to shift the gears.

The shifter cable on the K-mart brand three-speed was frozen from years of non-use, thus requiring a stick shifter for changing gears.

See stick, shifter, gear


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