Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

As mentioned before, using Shimano Deore XT/DX thumb shifters on dirt drop equipped WTB Phoenix and Suntour Command Shifters on the WTB Dirt Drop equipped OX Brand Ti Cruiser 29er. I also have some early SRAM Grip Shift rotational Road/Mountain shifters on my 1993 Bridgestone XO-1 on some Nitto

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

Maintenance. That is exactly why I'd like to upgrade my wife's Public. Bikes like that are pretty cheaply outfitted. I always struggle with her brakes and keeping the Nexxus hub dialed in. I'm scheming to slowly change out Riv quality parts as the cheaper parts wear out or become

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

if it will make you feel better, think of Microshift as the new SunTour, because that's what it is. Between my daughter and I, we have Microshift index on two bikes, bar-ends and thumbies, and they're Perfect after years and long miles. On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 4:58:38 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

ps - try Universal Cycles On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 4:57:43 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: > > Microshift indexed thumbies > > > she will like you for it > > On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 4:24:45 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: >> >> You'll get friction front, index rear

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

Microshift indexed thumbies she will like you for it On Monday, August 28, 2017 at 4:24:45 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: > > You'll get friction front, index rear with Shimano or MicroSHIFT thumbies. > She might be happy with that..friction front is easy to learn.

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

You'll get friction front, index rear with Shimano or MicroSHIFT thumbies. She might be happy with that..friction front is easy to learn. Beyond that I would warn against buying her shifters or a bike YOU like better. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

IRD Silver SOS power ratchet Thumb shifters on Choco bars. I have left and right switched, so I can mount them on the inner part of the grip. 1. I like that they have enough cable pull to use with Shimano Dynasys (10 speed mountain) 2. Yes, easy to use. 3. I'd say I shift one direction

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

It is a Raleigh comfort bike with twist shifters. Always had problems with the front chainring shifts not working well and chain drop. Hesitations, etc. Ever since it was new. I figure that friction shifting will get her an easy shift every time. I think that IRD set Riv sells looks good, and

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

1. I've tried the Sunrace and Paul thumbies and am currently running Silver shifters on Paul thumbies. I like them both but prefer the Silver/Paul combo. They are very long compared to the Sunrace shifters but they work very well. Nice and smooth with a great look with the CNC'ed aluminum.

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

Paul used to make a thumbie mount to fit road bars..an old Reader showed them on the tops near the stem. The MicroSHIFT thumbies on my Clem look like they could be dremeled out to do the same thing. I'll bet they would work well mounted Riv-style on the inside of the hoods. -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

Has anyone rigged up thumbshifters to work nicely on a drop bar? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

I am using Suntour XC-Pro/Comp/LTD thumbies on several bikes. Using friction Suntour XC thumb shifters on my 1994 Bridgestone MB-1 retro build and Shimano Deore XT/DX thumb shifters on Wilderness Trail Bikes (WTB) shifter mounts on a couple WTB Dirt Drop WTB Phoenix bikes. I like the friction

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

Agreed. I have two sets of the Deore DX MT60 version, and they are so great. Nice crisp, soft click indexing action. I also wish that Microshift had modelled their thumb shifters on these rather than the kludge of Shimano BE shifters mounted on the Paul units. The ergonomics of this design is

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If you want 9 or 10s indexing, Microshift are great -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

I had Shimano Ultegra 8 speed bar ends on my Atlantis, & simply added a set of Paul's Thumbies when I converted it to flat bars. Works like a champ. Index is same as before. I use my thumb when pushing away & sorta nudge the lever with a knuckle on my forefinger going the other way. I like

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

these are incredible. I have them on my cheviot. On Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 6:30:36 AM UTC-7, lum gim fong wrote: > > 1.What kind do you like? > > 2.Are they easy to use? I am used to whole fist shifting with bar ends, > but

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

I also like the shimano's on paul mounts. i could be wrong but i think thats the only way to get good quality indexed thumb shifting with new parts. that being said, that one model of suntour thumb shifter is the prettiest and best feeling thumb shifter ever. if i see them at a decent price, i

[RBW] Re: What do Rivendell Riders use for thumb shifters?

I have thumbies with paul's on my Saluki; drop bar. They work great. I put Shimano 9 Dura Ace with the Paul's. I use One-At-A-Time SunRace on my Atlantis on a Choco (norm) bar. I flipped them into the inside of the bar (Rivendell way) which is so comfortable and natural. And yes you can really