twist grip shifter?

[Indybiker]

I am looking at mountain bikes to do my first build, and have this question. How do I deal with a twist grip shifter on the throttle side?



thanks

Indybiker

[Fabian]

Yep, that's an answer i've been loking for.

I much prefer a twist grip shifter to a thumb shift.
I heard that SRAM does a left hand side 9 speed twist grip shifter but there is nothing available on either the SRAM site or the web.

It's plain frustration that nobody seems to manufacture a left hand side twist grip shifter set.

Fabian

[Matheneyr3]

A method that I have tried is to flip the right hand shifter over, and install upside down (sorta) on the left- takes a minute of getting used to. Admittedly, this may not be for everyone- but worked for my bike. Easy enough for me to work the clutch, and shifter, -throttle and brake.

[captainrichhill]

I have a grip shifter on the right as well. I just moved the shifter farther in toward the center of the bars and attached the throttle to the bar as usual. All is well.

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by Indybiker

I am looking at mountain bikes to do my first build, and have this question. How do I deal with a twist grip shifter on the throttle side?

With the Shifter Kits we recommend moving it to the left side. Sure the numbers are upside down in relation to the cockpit, but they are perfectly logical to left handed shifting progression of the rear derailleur. Twist and go!

Our 8 speed Grip Shifter, we also have 6 and 7 speeds

[Indybiker]

Thanks for the advice. I have never had any experience with twist shifters and didn't know how thwy mounted to the bar. Was kind'a afraid of buying a bike with one witch really limited my selection, but now I know that I can work with it. Well got to go wife is ready to go looking for a bike.


thanks again

Indybiker

[Ulysys]

My new bike has a twist grip and I just moved it over to the left hand side. It's actually my first bike with a twist shift, so I didn't have to get used to having it on the left. And to me it makes more sense. To speed up with the motor, twist towards yourself. To get to faster gears, twist towards yourself, works for me .

[Nougat]

Since I don't see it said aloud here, I'll say it. The twist shifter has a little tiny allen screw on it which tightens a clamp around the bars. Loosen that screw, and the shifter will slide right off. Moving it around is elementary.

[yamahonkawazuki]

my trek 4500 was thumb type shift. BUT if it were grip, id go leftie, OR slide more inwards. contemplating next build though, need either a roadbike frame, or a decent MTB. cause last thign i need is weight ( excessive)