Grip-shift gear shifters for hand cycles
01-26-16, 03:03 PM
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Grip-shift gear shifters for hand cycles
I'm looking to get hold of an 8 speed grip-shift shifter for a hand cycle. Do these differ much from similar gear shifters for conventional bikes? Should a regular Shimano 8 speed shifter work?
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02-03-16, 05:22 PM
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Handcycles generally use the same shifters as traditional bicycles. What derailleur do you need it to control?
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The brand of your rear derailleur will dictate which shifter will work. SRAM makes two different kinds. One works with SRAM derailleurs and one works with Shimano. Shimano makes a Revo shifter that works with Shimano derailleurs.
02-07-16, 03:36 PM
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Also old Sram grippies work w/ Shimano mechs. Old as in before they had their own derailers.
