Originally Posted by halocon
i currently have a set of shimano sora brake and shifters and i don't like how they are not like the traditional brake and shifters that most other bikes have. my set has a button that i push down on to shift up my gear and it's annoying. i want to switch to a set of shimano tiagra. but i need to know if a 9 speed shifter will work on a 8 speed bike. do you guys have any suggestions on a set of brake and shifter set that works for a 3 x 8? i don't want to spend more than 50 bucks to change em tho. thx for any help!
You specifically need shimano
triple 8 speed STI shifters in rx-100, 105 or RSX. Your only option is to find a good used set,as they are out of print. Not real likely for $50. Otherwise, you upgrade to 9 speed with shifters, cassette,and chain.