Originally Posted by
Barrettscv
Those are the ones. They'll work with pretty much any MTB front derailer I can think of, probably a lot of road FDs too, but I've never tried any. I like Gripshifts because they're light and I can shift across a whole cassette with one twist. Some people find them awkward, though.
Originally Posted by
fietsbob
they are a natural for MTB shifters, if combined with the brake lever or not..
, given tube is 22.2,
and will slide on the open rear end of the tube nicely, last thing..
the big 3 throws front index scheme, just not a personal fave..
but to each their own..
My Gripshift Attack front shifters (from 8-speed sets) have 9 light index positions for plenty of front derailer trim choices. I'd hope that the 9-speed ones are similar.