Nashbar 10-Speed STI/Road shifters??
08-12-08, 07:10 AM
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Nashbar 10-Speed STI/Road shifters??
I saw this on nashbar's site:
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?sku=24354
"New for 2008, Nashbar has teamed up with MicroShift to create our first road group that will only be available here at Nashbar. Our 10 speed Dual Control levers have 2 independent shift levers to prevent accidental braking while shifting. Compatible with double and triple Shimano 10 speed systems. Made from cold forged aluminum, the Nashbar 10speed Dual Control Levers weigh in at a mere 406 grams a pair.
Item No. » NA-MSDCL"
it's a 10 speed shimano lookalike (with what appears to be an extra paddle lever?), and its significantly cheaper and lighter than DA/ultegra/105....
does anyone know how well these things work?? anyone have reviews/comparisons to shimano's line of shifters??
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?sku=24354
"New for 2008, Nashbar has teamed up with MicroShift to create our first road group that will only be available here at Nashbar. Our 10 speed Dual Control levers have 2 independent shift levers to prevent accidental braking while shifting. Compatible with double and triple Shimano 10 speed systems. Made from cold forged aluminum, the Nashbar 10speed Dual Control Levers weigh in at a mere 406 grams a pair.
Item No. » NA-MSDCL"
it's a 10 speed shimano lookalike (with what appears to be an extra paddle lever?), and its significantly cheaper and lighter than DA/ultegra/105....
does anyone know how well these things work?? anyone have reviews/comparisons to shimano's line of shifters??
08-12-08, 07:27 AM
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And it looks similar to Sora shifters with the higher paddle and you can't shift from the drops, and braking while shifting has never been a problem for me.
I'm a cheap-***** and probably wouldn't buy it. I'd go with used Tiagra or 105 9 speeds before this.
08-12-08, 08:01 AM
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I don't know, it looks like you could probably hit the top lever from the drops pretty easily.
That being said, if you really needed the cash go for regular brakes + friction shifters. As long as you're not racing they'll do you fine.
That being said, if you really needed the cash go for regular brakes + friction shifters. As long as you're not racing they'll do you fine.
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I am using it, but for the Soul type, its the same
https://bikesoul.com/componentdivision/shifter4.jpg
So far no problems with it, easy to shift even in the drops.
Just a light click and it changes instead of having to shift the brakelever across a degree of angle.
https://bikesoul.com/componentdivision/shifter4.jpg
So far no problems with it, easy to shift even in the drops.
Just a light click and it changes instead of having to shift the brakelever across a degree of angle.
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I am using it, but for the Soul type, its the same
https://bikesoul.com/componentdivision/shifter4.jpg
So far no problems with it, easy to shift even in the drops.
Just a light click and it changes instead of having to shift the brakelever across a degree of angle.
https://bikesoul.com/componentdivision/shifter4.jpg
So far no problems with it, easy to shift even in the drops.
Just a light click and it changes instead of having to shift the brakelever across a degree of angle.
08-12-08, 09:22 AM
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I'm a fan of most all things Nashbar...but I don't know about that. I'd be interested to read some more ride reviews.
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08-12-08, 09:57 AM
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Not at all. In fact, I think I'd have more trouble with that little bitty extra lever tucked up under there. Particularly in cool/cold weather while wearing gloves. Jamming the Shimano brake lever inboard is an easy and cave-manish control input that's easy to do while sweaty/exhausted/cold/gloved/etc.
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Does anyone know where to buy the 9 speed models? I would give them a try.
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So far i have been using it for around 1month plus, and all i could say i love the shifting style. Have tried ultegra sl on my friend bike and i don't really like shifting the brake lever which might need abit more strength. For this shifter, easily when on the hoods, 1 finger will be ergonomically placed on the upper paddle while the middle finger will be on the lower paddle so its shift comfortably and easily with a solid clicking sound. For the front deraileur shifting, might have to get use to it. It has 4 clicks to do some trimming to prevent chain rub. While on the hoods, a short finger person might have a little problem to reach the upper paddle but i have rather long finger so its not a problem to me. Lower paddle is easy to click just like shimano. Upshift can occur 3 times while downshift can only shift 1 by 1, but downshift is pretty fast and easy, if u have a fast finger, i can downshift around 5 times within 1second? The only problem is that MicroShift is from Taiwan and as many riders here(same as in my country Singapore) don't really trust Taiwan and China stuffs although most bike parts are made there and these people prefer to see at least a MAKE IN USA or MAKE IN ITALY sticker. For me i am not a brand ***** so i try out and i am happy. Its cheap and good. The soul alu version of this shifter costs $200 sgd and weight 415g
https://bikesoul.com/componentdivision/shifter4link.jpg
https://bikesoul.com/componentdivision/shifter3link.jpg
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I saw this on nashbar's site:
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?sku=24354
"New for 2008, Nashbar has teamed up with MicroShift to create our first road group that will only be available here at Nashbar. Our 10 speed Dual Control levers have 2 independent shift levers to prevent accidental braking while shifting. Compatible with double and triple Shimano 10 speed systems. Made from cold forged aluminum, the Nashbar 10speed Dual Control Levers weigh in at a mere 406 grams a pair.
Item No. » NA-MSDCL"
it's a 10 speed shimano lookalike (with what appears to be an extra paddle lever?), and its significantly cheaper and lighter than DA/ultegra/105....
does anyone know how well these things work?? anyone have reviews/comparisons to shimano's line of shifters??
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?sku=24354
"New for 2008, Nashbar has teamed up with MicroShift to create our first road group that will only be available here at Nashbar. Our 10 speed Dual Control levers have 2 independent shift levers to prevent accidental braking while shifting. Compatible with double and triple Shimano 10 speed systems. Made from cold forged aluminum, the Nashbar 10speed Dual Control Levers weigh in at a mere 406 grams a pair.
Item No. » NA-MSDCL"
it's a 10 speed shimano lookalike (with what appears to be an extra paddle lever?), and its significantly cheaper and lighter than DA/ultegra/105....
does anyone know how well these things work?? anyone have reviews/comparisons to shimano's line of shifters??
https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=D1055
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08-12-08, 09:33 PM
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Are you nuts? Spend $50 dollars more and get a pair of Ultegra shifters from PBK.
https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=D1055
https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=D1055
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Are you nuts? Spend $50 dollars more and get a pair of Ultegra shifters from PBK.
https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=D1055
https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=D1055
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Ironic that they show a pic of Ultegra triple levers, in that pbk doesn't even sell them.
Well done on website design and management!
Also, +1 to the above shown nashbar levers being a monster PITA to deal with wearing thick gloves... normal winter gloves would be tough, lobster shells would be everything short of impossible to use with these.
Well done on website design and management!
Also, +1 to the above shown nashbar levers being a monster PITA to deal with wearing thick gloves... normal winter gloves would be tough, lobster shells would be everything short of impossible to use with these.
