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upgrading grip shifters to triggers
My sister has twist-grip shifters on her bike and wants to swap them for
'trigger' type shifters. I said I'd take this job on for her, but I'm wondering if I'm really up to it - I've got the Haynes Bike Book to turn to for assistance but it says nothing about twist-grip shifters so I don't have a clue how they work. Has anyone got any experience of this kind of job? Any tips? How difficult is it to set up the indexing when the new shifters are installed? And is it better to fit integrated brake/shift levers or separates? Any recommendations for particular make/model of shifters - Wiggle seem to have a good selection of SRAM and Shimano stuff but it all looks much of a muchness to me. cheers, d. |
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upgrading grip shifters to triggers
"david kenning" wrote in message ... Has anyone got any experience of this kind of job? Any tips? How difficult is it to set up the indexing when the new shifters are installed? And is it better to fit integrated brake/shift levers or separates? Any recommendations for particular make/model of shifters - Wiggle seem to have a good selection of SRAM and Shimano stuff but it all looks much of a muchness to me. Two helpful sites: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gearing/index.html http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQrindx.shtml Setting the indexing is not difficult, it's more about patience. I've never used Sram trigger shifters so can't comment on them but if you're using Shimano mechs I'd stick with their shifters. Fit seperate shifters and brake levers, this keeps options open for the future and it will be cheaper and easier to replace worn or damaed items, although IME these items will probably last as long as the bike wear-wise. -- Regards, Pete |
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upgrading grip shifters to triggers
Peter B wrote:
I've never used Sram trigger shifters so can't comment on them but if you're using Shimano mechs I'd stick with their shifters. I've not actually seen the bike so I don't know, but I suspect it's more likely to be some cheapo generic own-brand set of components - I'm sure it won't hurt to upgrade it a bit. Thanks for the links and the tips, d. |
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upgrading grip shifters to triggers
BenS wrote:
It's a pretty straightforward job. Cheers for the in-depth instructions! I shall print them out and keep them by my side when I do the job. For 7 speed I'd suggest the STX shifters: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/?ProductID=5110000034 Sounds perfect. Thanks. All of the above was written on the assumption it's either a mountain bike or mountain bike style bike. Yup - more a bog-standard hybrid, to be honest, but that basic shape. Thanks for the advice, d. |
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