UnsafeAlpine

I have a strange idea. Is there anyone making a left hand trigger shift for the rear derailer? I searched and came up with nothing. It would greatly simplify my life.

Thanks.

ed 

How would it do that?

UnsafeAlpine

I'd have to hand build some electronics.

Scratcher33

how would it greatly simplify your life?

ed 

That's what I meant.

UnsafeAlpine

My throttle is on the right, so is the rear derailer shifter. I have a single front chainring so if I could shift the rear derailer with my left, I won't have rig up an entirely new throttle.

Svr

The closest thing on the market to what you're after would be a rear bar end shifter mounted to a Paul thumbie, mounted upside down on the left bar so it could be manipulated with your left thumb/fingers.

twiant

Is it an electronic bike

UnsafeAlpine

yes

Rosso Corsa

Shift with the hands, throttle with the legs, it simplifies my life.

UnsafeAlpine

Well that's not helpful at all.

the-one1

Twist shifter will solve your "problem". But you would have to twist the other way.
Of course my throttle is also with my legs. Best you ask this on the "other" bike forums other than the Mountain Bike section.

UnsafeAlpine

It's a mountain bike. I'm looking for a mountain bike part. I didn't realize I needed to belong to the club before asking questions.

OSOK

Dude... he meant check the electronic bikes forum since they would be able to probably give you more help than us.

And to that, I add this: take that rod out your @$$.

victim

Got any pics of this contraption?

Yotsko

I'm so confused. Throttle?

scrublover

AFAIK, no one makes such a part. A thumby, or a twist shifter may work for you.

Or, take a set of the upper level SRAM triggers that have adjustable mount points and see if you can move things around enough to somehow let the rear/right hand side shifter work well for you on the left.

Otherwise, pedal and ditch the throttle bits. It's your bike for sure, but I can't say I get the point of electric assist on a bicycle.

UnsafeAlpine

Thank. It's a daily commute of 24 miles and an out of shape rider. It's either that or drive. FWIW, pedaling an 80lb bike takes some effort, even assisted.

scrublover

you could easily get a commuter bike that is 50+ pounds less by not having a motor. it'll help you get back in shape faster as well, by pedaling on not having that "bailout" option.

again, just opinion. it's whatever works for you, and if you're out riding a bike/having fun/enjoying it, then that's all that matters.

good on ya either way! a 24 mile pedal commute isn't an easy thing to get yourself to do every day.