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Originally Posted by
LesterOfPuppets
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.
I had grip shifts on a Giant Cypress, I was happy with them. I would be willing use these with trekking bars.
What brake levers would you suggest? What is the best position to locate the brake levers?
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