Can Gripshift work with Shimano mechs?

[XCDave]

Building a bike up for my other half, her first proper one, and she loves Gripshift from her Raleigh Manta. I've got some decent 8 speed Gripshifters spare (like these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gripshift-MRX-8-s ... 286.c0.m14)
but was wondering if they will work fine with modernish (M760) Shimano XT derailleurs? I dislike Gripshift and so have no idea!
Thanks.

 

[orange71]

I think so - you just have to watch out for the 1:1 actuation ones which aren't compatible.

 

[slimpee]

I'm not sure on the newer stuff but the older stuff is compatible. There were lots of bikes made in the mid 90's w/ GS/Shimano drivetrains, including a buddy's Trek and my Kona. I now have a Klein w/ XRay 8sp shifters and a 737 XT derailleur and it works fine.

 

[XCDave]

Thankyou chaps, I'll give it a whirl.

 

[shovelon]

I think so - you just have to watch out for the 1:1 actuation ones which aren't compatible.

Yep, you are right. All Sram derailleurs are 1 to 1 ratio, whist shimano are 2 to 1.

Just check the box to see the ratio, or if it says shimano compatible.

Be careful, the MRX style has set screw mountings instead of pinch clamps. I cracked a set of carbon bars with screw mounts. The Attack style are really good. This Centera right side is really good and light weight with clamp style. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SRAM-RIGHT-HAND-G ... .m20.l1116