Stingray shifter

[furrycnorm]

Sorry guys, have a new guy question. I have been looking for a 5 speed Stingray with the Stik Shift. I'm finding that the Stik Shift models are going for 3-400 dollars more than the handlebar shift ones. Is the rear wheel and detailer the same on both? Would it be fairly easy to add a stik shift after the fact? I see them on ebay for under $200.

 

[Allrounderco]

I don’t see why not, but unless you have the five speed parts laying around, it’s going to end up costing more this way. Also, if the bike you are converting is a coaster brake model, it probably won’t have provisions for mounting rim brakes.

EDIT: Had 3 speed ‘Ray in mind for some reason... disregard above

 

[PCHiggin]

Same wheels, same design derailleur,might be a different make from the earlier ones but it just accepts a cable. You'd need a new/shorter cable to go with the shifter. NBD

 

[furrycnorm]

Same wheels, same design derailleur,might be a different make from the earlier ones but it just accepts a cable. You'd need a new/shorter cable to go with the shifter. NBD

Great, thanks!

 

[videoranger]

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