Most bike shifters are universal, meaning they will work with most bikes. However, there are some exceptions. For example, some mountain bikes have a different type of shifter than road bikes. And, some newer bikes have electronic shifters that are not compatible with older bikes. If you're not sure whether your bike shifters are universal, it's best to check with your bike shop or the bike's manufacturer.
Friction shifters are great for people who want to be able to make small adjustments to their gears while riding. They're also good for people who ride in hilly terrain and need to be able to quickly downshift.
The 7 speed bike is a bike that has 7 gears. The gears are located on the bike frame and are operated by the rider. The rider can change gears by pedaling faster or slower. The 7 speed bike is a bike that is designed for riders who want to be able to ride on different terrain. The bike is also a good choice for riders who want to be able to ride in different weather conditions.
A twist shifter is a type of gear shifter that is commonly used on bicycles. It is operated by twisting the grip of the shifter with the hand. The amount of twist is usually limited to a few degrees. This type of shifter is simple to use and is found on most bicycles.
5/5
Material: forged aluminum trigger
Claimed Weight: 122g
Type: trigger shifter
Recommended Use: mountain bike
Compatible Components: GX Eagle, XO1 Eagle, XX1 Eagle
$234
A NX shifter is being replaced with this. I decided to change the shifter as well since I had to replace the NX derailleur. Although I personally prefer Shimano, the GX gear seems great and has a notable weight advantage over the NX components. The GX components also seem more harder. If you had a few additional money, I would highly recommend the GX over the NX.
4.7/5
Recommended Use: cyclocross, gravel, road cycling
$234
My Ultegra 6800 levers fit these flawlessly. It was difficult to install them. Compared to my earlier hoods, which were sloppy and would twist around at the worst possible times, such while pulling them on while climbing or sprinting, these ones are lovely and tight. My first hoods held up for around two years before becoming loose. I log roughly 4500 miles of riding year. I'm hoping they hold up as long.They appear to be genuine Shimano components as I could find nothing that led me to believe they were imitations. (I only bring this up because some other reviews raised some questions.)
4.5/5
Sunrace SL-M10 Thumb Shifter SLM10 Pair Friction Blk/Sil 126g
$234
These were bought for a vintage Huffy mountain bike that need some work. Despite the fact that it has a Shimano SIS rear derailleur, I didn't want to deal with index shifting. These traditional friction shifters, in my opinion, are a great, straightforward, and unpretentious option for older or less expensive bikes, or if you don't want to be constrained by a certain proprietary indexed gearing system. They appear to be quite solid and are primarily comprised of metal. They rotate easily, and their tiny ratcheting motion helps you determine where they are. I only gave it four stars because I'm not sure if it has enough range of motion for a front derailleur with three speeds, however it's possible that mine isn't properly calibrated. This isn't much of a problem if you shift your gears primarily in the back, like I do. Additionally, take care not to overtighten the bar clamps because you don't want to tear out the hole where the screws thread into the metal clamp. With those exceptions, I generally endorse these.
4.4/5
Dura-Ace SL-BS77
$234
Using these shifters, I've just finished a 2,000-mile trip around the Pacific coast. The right side plastic lever cover came off after the first few hundred miles. They should have used a better grade glue, though admittedly, this is mostly because of the precise geometry of my bike; when the bars swing all the way to the right, it's possible for the brake cable on the frame to obstruct the right-side shift lever. Additionally, I found the installation to be a little challenging because the middle spacer/placement indexer's affects how the indexing system functions. Last but not least, I've had a little trouble with the screws backing out, so I suggest using thread locker (like Loctite blue) after you've successfully placed them.I changed from index to friction shifting after traveling for around the first 1,000 kilometers (you rotate a dial on the right shifter). The indexing had become erroneous due to cable stretch. Shifting due to friction is much less difficult, which is a welcome side effect. Friction-mode shifters are far less taxing on your hands and fingers when you're riding all day, every day, and changing dozens or hundreds of times each day.
4.4/5
Shimano Reference Number: SL-M640
2-way release allows shifting with thumb or finger
Dyna-Sys 10-speed compatible
$234
The nice thing about Zee components is how difficult it is to distinguish them from Saint. I converted from a 9-speed Saint shifter of an earlier model to this 10-speed Zee. It functions and feels virtually precisely the same. Longer pull and rapid, repeated downshifts with easy shifting.
3.9/5
Twist shifting at its best and highest performance
Fastest front and rear multiple shifts in a race-proven package
1:1 actuation ratio for light, precise indexing
$234
I replaced this grip shift after tinkering with an old one failed. And what a terrific shifter this has been. Rear derailleur cable is already installed, so all you have to do is quickly slip the cable through your routing lines and lock it onto your derailleur; if you do it correctly, one click equals one gear shift. Shipping from "trailthis" was prompt. Easy installation. Function has been flawless (so far). If I could go back in time, I would buy this instead of going through the agony of repairing an old, worn-out grip shift.
3.7/5
Clamp-On
$234
It was just installed. It appears that the right index shifter is locked in the lowest gear. I made futile attempts to tighten and loosen it. Although the friction shifter on the left side is functional, I purchased this to replace an old, damaged right shifter. Misuse of funds.EDIT: I just learned that the rear derailleur has a problem. The bike can now shift through all the gears after being fixed. Because I sometimes have to press incredibly hard to shift, making it occasionally difficult to shift with one hand, I'm still deducting one point. Overall, it's a passable product. Because of its affordable price and solid all-metal construction, I chose it above the other shifters available on Amazon. In that regard, I wasn't let down. The item was packaged with one extra cable housing and cables that were precisely cut and wrapped. It was simple for me to install, and it performs as promised.
3.5/5
Aluminum pull lever
Matchmaker X compatible
Discrete clamp
$234
This was the ideal replacement for the original shifter, which I had to replace because it was an outdated SRAM unit. My car hit a tree, breaking the body off its mount. It is simple to install, but you must understand how to install a cable in order to configure it so that it shifts correctly. Since the shifter mount is already a part of my brake lever, I didn't need to utilize the supplied bracket. Put this shifter in 10th gear, thread the cable through your derailleur's outer tube, mount it to the handlebar, and pull it snug before tightening the bolt on the derailleur if the old one was functioning well. I tried it on concrete. I rode 15 miles of trails yesterday, and it performed flawlessly—possibly even slightly better than the previous one, which had roughly 1700 miles of riding on it.
3/5
FD/Shifter Compatibility: X.3, Front/Rear: Rear, Shifter Detail Color: black
$234
The shifter is excellent; it doesn't function well with the entry-level Shimano derailleur, but that is not a problem because the proper derailleur will be here soon. It does function well enough to get by for a short while.My primary problem was that the wire was jammed in the housing when it arrived, so I had to open the housing and straighten the line. This was not a major problem, but having to fix something that is "New" is nevertheless unsettling.Now that everything is in place, it functions flawlessly and without any issues, and I have no further problems.
It takes most people about 3 days to learn to ride a bike. This is assuming that the person has some prior experience with balancing on two wheels. If the person has never tried to balance on two wheels before, it will take longer. The key to learning to ride a bike is to keep practicing. The more you practice, the easier it will become.
There are a few different types of shifters, but the most common are trigger shifters and grip shifters. Trigger shifters are found on mountain bikes and grip shifters are found on road bikes.
If you're new to biking with gears, the process of shifting may seem a bit daunting. Here are a few tips to get you started: 1. Start in a low gear. When you're just getting started, it's best to begin in a low gear. This will make pedaling easier and help you get a feel for how the gears work. 2. Use the shifters to change gears. The shifters are located on the handlebars. To shift up to a higher gear, push the shifter away from you. To shift down to a
I am not a professional cyclist by any means, but in my experience, a 7-speed bike is more than enough for hills. I have ridden bikes with fewer gears and found that I just didn't have the range I needed to make it up some of the steeper hills. A 7-speed bike gives you a lot more options when it comes to finding the right gear for the terrain.
When you’re shifting gears on a bike, you should always be pedaling. If you stop pedaling, it’s harder to get going again. And if you try to shift gears without pedaling, you could damage your bike. So pedaling while you shift is the best way to go.
Old bike shifters are called down tube shifters. They are mounted on the down tube of the frame, near the bottom bracket. Down tube shifters were the most common type of shifter until the 1970s, when they were replaced by more modern designs.
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