Replacing grip shifters
03-31-10 | 09:14 AM
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Replacing grip shifters
Our Univega tandem has grip shifters which I just don't like. I think it's more of a preference thing, but they're just not for me.
Is it very difficult to replace them with thumb shifters?
Is it very difficult to replace them with thumb shifters?
03-31-10 | 09:32 AM
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Not difficult at all. Just match the new shifters with the derailleurs. (eg. Shimano 9-spd derailleur = Shimano 9-spd shifter, SRAM 1:1 ratio derailleur = SRAM 1:1 ratio shifter.)
Last edited by Torchy McFlux; 03-31-10 at 11:14 AM.
03-31-10 | 10:37 AM
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I've replaced gripshifts with SRAM triggershifters on two bikes.
SRAM shifters with numbers (SX5, X-7, X-9, etc) work with SRAM rear derailleurs and SRAM shifters with names (Attack, Rocket, etc) work with Shimano RD's.
Shimano triggershifters work with Shimano RD's.
As mentioned above, the rear derailleur and rear shifter cable pull ratios must match.
SRAM shifters with numbers (SX5, X-7, X-9, etc) work with SRAM rear derailleurs and SRAM shifters with names (Attack, Rocket, etc) work with Shimano RD's.
Shimano triggershifters work with Shimano RD's.
As mentioned above, the rear derailleur and rear shifter cable pull ratios must match.
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03-31-10 | 10:49 AM
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It's a hell of a lot easier than replacing gripshifts with other gripshifts, I'll tell you that much.
03-31-10 | 07:49 PM
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+2 I hate grip shifters. You will find trigger shifters to be easier to install and maintain (and use).
