JR_Sith

if these shifters are anything like there past shifters, I wouldn't even get close to them. sram has had bad luck with trigger shifters.

JR_Sith

John00

I love my grip shift setup I can't see going back to trigger shifters.

Raiyn

I HATE twisty shifties. I despise them about as much as I do the new intgrated shift / brake levers. Let the rodies play with that garbage I want some thing where I can replace one or the other

Chi

Does anyone know if these shifters work with Shimano FDs?

DiL

Don't believe so Chi, I think they work only with SRAM rear ders

Jim311

Yes, they work with Shimano front deraillers.

Scooby Snax

Chi,SRAM apparantly made a "gemini" trigger shifter for 2:1 ratio rear derailers, it is possible that they still do, or still will, But I havent found any info so far, if I do find out, Ill post on it.

Scoob

Chi

Until SRAM makes a FD, I guess we're stuck with using our old Shimano parts. This is why I'm wondering whether the new shifters use 2:1 ratios for the left hand shifter. I have no wish to get gemini shifters since I am not planning on replacing my STX group with new Shimano parts.

Speaking of which, my GF's Raleigh is in need of new drivetrain ...

Bokkie

They're the best, jim311. Positive gear changes and really smooth though they are most forgiving if I mis-time the change. Having switched to twisters I will never go back to triggers. I like the short grip on the twister and that makes it very difficult to change by accident. The original LX shifters I had were very easy to change by accident. I still love to look at the XO rear mech. It is a thing of beauty.

10/10 to SRAM.

TimB

ooooooo Donner, nog a exodoos from SA mannetjie in england. waaar woon jy bokkie?

I use the New Dual Control Xtr set up with Rapid Rise. Wonderful stuff. shift is slower than SRAM but more positive and more accurate. Between XTR and X.0 there is no performance advantage (I've used both) it just depends on whether you want to twist or shuffle.
But the Shimano get smy Nod every time. You can find spares in any corner of the world......................ok not Duel control yet since it's only XTR at the moment, but every bike shop stocks Shimano. Not something I can say for SRAM.

Aemon_

the have them here...

https://shop.airbomb.com/site/intro.c...&Category=2398

but not for sale online. all the grip shift sets are for sale online, (i know this is little bit of an anti shimano thread, but..) none of the shimano parts are for sale online. whats the point of having e-commmerce if you're not gonna sell anything?

later

Bokkie

We live in Crawley, south of Gatwick, south of London. Close enough to the big city to be far enough away, but too close to bugger all at the same time. Local rides around here can be frustrating to get to because of the traffic and being inbetween the North and South Downs means there are lots of hills. We have some nice forest rides locally, not all out speed jobs but some very interesting technical stuff to make it challenging.

TimB

sounds lovely :-)
I'm up in Chester, in the North West. About 1 hour away from Betws-y-coed and 2 from Coed-y brenin. Both lovely trails. Drop me PM if you ever come up this way. I take you on the marin Trail. Be sure to bring a Small camera with. The scenery is awesome......................if it isn't raining that is...

Bokkie

timb - I'll bear that in mind. I have the idea to do the Coed- trails as I believe the international mb organisation that rates trails has put them up there amongst the best in the world for organisation, management, and sheer riding pleasure. You are a lucky vis, boet. Enjoy those mountains.

Kak weer vir a braai, eh?

TimB

ya lekker kak water en vuur kom nie goed oor die weg nie