Originally Posted by
FastJake
The old school Shimano MTB thumb shifters are a little quieter than the newer rapid-fire types, I think. Many friction shifters are silent, if you want to go back to friction!
I think the OP is referring to the clicks the shifters themselves make which there is nothing that can be done (besides gumming them up with sticky old grease.)
Yeah, I think going friction is the only way for the OP to get rid of the clicks. Old school mtb thumb shifters could do that. Don't think most current levers can.
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