Captain Stupido
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Would like twistgrip shifters for an upcoming build but also have an extreme preference for manual shifting/trimming of front mech. If you haven't got anything what can you recommend?
Wanted 7 speed grip shift type shifters with non indexed l/h
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Captain Stupido
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No, they vary. I've got SRT400 (and 600) here both of which are 3 speed indexed l/h.
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SRAM/GripShift
Front is indexed, some have a tweak extra index position (a knock/click back position)
Front is indexed, some have a tweak extra index position (a knock/click back position)
Captain Stupido
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Any thoughts on low end Shimano modern? Would presume they work OK... Maybe a bit clunky?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-...Grip-Shifter-3-7-21-Speed-Black-/384388017286
Or el cheapo chinese no names.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gripshif...-Twist-Grips-Gears-Inner-Cables-/140850554474
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-...Grip-Shifter-3-7-21-Speed-Black-/384388017286
Or el cheapo chinese no names.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gripshif...-Twist-Grips-Gears-Inner-Cables-/140850554474
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CassidyAce
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SRT-600 and SRT-800 for 3 x 8 usually have two or three extra clicks between indexed positions on the left-hand shifter. If that's enough trimming for you, finding a stray left-hand example without its mate might be the way forward.
I tried the Shimano Revoshift in a shop, just to see what they felt like and they were okay: a clunky shift rather than a loud click; a lot better than no-name Chinese or MicroShift but a bit bulky. The SRAM MRX Comp are less bulky and I tried out a 3 x 8 set on one bike: I couldn't get the right-hand shifter to index but I was happy with the left-hand shifter and it was noticeably quieter than the old SRTs. Again, IIRC there were two extra clicks between the indexed positions.
There's also SRAM MRX (no 'Comp') but they have a smooth surface and I'm not sure the grip will be that great in the wet.
I tried the Shimano Revoshift in a shop, just to see what they felt like and they were okay: a clunky shift rather than a loud click; a lot better than no-name Chinese or MicroShift but a bit bulky. The SRAM MRX Comp are less bulky and I tried out a 3 x 8 set on one bike: I couldn't get the right-hand shifter to index but I was happy with the left-hand shifter and it was noticeably quieter than the old SRTs. Again, IIRC there were two extra clicks between the indexed positions.
There's also SRAM MRX (no 'Comp') but they have a smooth surface and I'm not sure the grip will be that great in the wet.
Captain Stupido
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The SRTs here don't seen to have any extra clicks. Might go Revoshift.
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got some cheap Shimano if still interested - no idea on the left shifter though
For wheel tweekyness, it would have to be Sachs Wavey originals - they had almost infinite left hand shifting for the front mech
For wheel tweekyness, it would have to be Sachs Wavey originals - they had almost infinite left hand shifting for the front mech
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Thanks! Let me know if you manage to dig them out.
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Will have a look this afternoon and test the left shifter
I'll include some Sachs Wavey but they are not the best condition
I'll include some Sachs Wavey but they are not the best condition
