Left Hand Gear Shifter

Kevron99 · #1 12-13-2009, 03:31 PM

I am looking for Shimano Nexus or compatible gear shifter that can work through or via left hand. I am thinking of this grip Amazon.com: Shimano Nexus-Revoshifter SL-8S20 Right Shifter - 8spd Black: Sports & Outdoors. But I am not sure if this will work back wards towards installing in the left handle bar. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.

NOTE: My Nexus hub is an 8 spreed inter 8 premium edition http://www.amazon.com/Nexus-Inter-8-...0738028&sr=1-4 that is also compatible to Nexus Alphine Amazon.com: Shimano Alfine SGS501 32h Disc brake 8-spd Internal hub Black.: Sports & Outdoors.

Nougat · #2 12-13-2009, 03:47 PM

For what it's worth, my cheap Schwinn grip shift works just fine reversed onto the left side of the bars.

Kevron99 · #3 12-13-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nougat

For what it's worth, my cheap Schwinn grip shift works just fine reversed onto the left side of the bars.

Thanks I will search the web and see if it is compatible with Nexus hub.

scabz24 · #4 12-13-2009, 09:24 PM

if the nexus has a gripshift type shifter just reverse it to the left side it should work fine the numbers will be backwards though.

Kevron99 · #5 12-13-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by scabz24

if the nexus has a gripshift type shifter just reverse it to the left side it should work fine the numbers will be backwards though.

Thanks I will buy the shifter now...

Pablo · #6 12-13-2009, 09:54 PM

It's what we recommend with the Shifter Kit:

SRAM MRX Comp 8 speed grip shifter $14.95

Maxvision · #7 12-14-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by scabz24

if the nexus has a gripshift type shifter just reverse it to the left side it should work fine the numbers will be backwards though.

I did the same. It's a 7 speed shifter. Cut the handgrips back so I could still reach the clutch. Looks and works fine. C'ept sometimes when I forget to shift down and have my clutch pulled in. Gotta kinda grab it with my finger tips. I'll take a piccy tomorrow.

Technocyclist · #8 12-14-2009, 03:34 AM

Be careful in choosing your shifters for the Nexus hub. It can damage your hub if it's not compatible. I used a shifter for my Alfine and just reversed it on the left side.

Kevron99 · #9 12-14-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Technocyclist

Be careful in choosing your shifters for the Nexus hub. It can damage your hub if it's not compatible. I used a shifter for my Alfine and just reversed it on the left side.

There are several shifters for Premium Inter 8 and Alpine. Which one did you get and install at left handle bar? Both of these HUBS, premium inter 8 (the one with the red band) and Alpine are of similar design.

Thanks,
Ron

Venice Motor Bikes · #10 12-14-2009, 10:05 PM

Any twist grip shifter like that should work fine on the left side!! (you'll just be reading it upside down)