Actually the spacing isn't the same if you run an 6- or 7-speed Freewheel and cluster, as opposed to a more modern freehub and Cassette. The difference in spacing is (I think) only .3 mm (4.5 to 4.8 mm) but it adds ip so that by one end of the gear stack an 8-speed won't shift cleanly.
On the other hand I don't know if Microshift is 6,7,6-speed freewheel-compatible.
Best bet would be to email the company.
I na y case, I use an 8-speed Claris brifter set with a 7-speed freewheel and it isn't bad ... you just have to make little trim-shifts.
I hear they are really reliable. The only reason I haven't opted for Microshift instead of the more expensive Shimano is that I want all my bikes to have identical shifting action on all my bikes. I tend to not be supremely coordinated or adept, and even with all my bikes using Shimano, I still sometime shift down when i want up and vice-versa. I figure, why make it more complicated?
If you have a normal brain, Microshift seems like a good deal.
Originally Posted by
Colnago Mixte
In shopping for these, I noticed Shimano brifters have gotten a little cheaper than they used to be.
Yes, same. Tiagra and old Sora has dropped as people choose either new Sora or 105, is my theory.