Got an old x light action thumb shifter. Will it...
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yes a RH will sort of work, they have a "silent click" so you can push it past 1st gear position but i always felt it didn't work very well, as if the spacing was off, but i think people put up with it, you could always use the friction option though.
you can use a Suntour xc pro thumbshifter though, they were available in 8 speed and worked ok with shimano
you can use a Suntour xc pro thumbshifter though, they were available in 8 speed and worked ok with shimano
I did this iirc using it as an 8sp and managed to get it set up pretty sweetly, didn't skip in any gears. I was using an 8sp xt cassette and rear mech (m739 if memory serves). I must admit I'd heard it may not be optimal shifting wise, but that seemed to be unfounded from this experience.
As above though, xc pro had an 8sp version which works in Shimano cassettes. I used an xc pro mech though, not sure if it will work with Shimano mechs, and by that I mean I haven't a clue rather then being a doubter.
As above though, xc pro had an 8sp version which works in Shimano cassettes. I used an xc pro mech though, not sure if it will work with Shimano mechs, and by that I mean I haven't a clue rather then being a doubter.
Yes. Xc pro works fine with shimano mechs. I've done it since they came out. Although the spacing is very very slightly different, the "float" on a shimano derailleur more than compensates for this.
Suntour derailleurs of this era are a bitch to keep in trim as they don't have any float, so any cable stretch, housing stretch or flex, worn parts, temperature, time of the month all means they then index poorly. Well set up perfect, but it won't last long before you twiddling that screw again on suntour xc!
As for xt on 8 speed, yes, you can. Would i do it on a good set of shifters....no. Basically there is no "hidden click". Why would shimano add 8th gear when 7 speed had just been invented with these shifters?! Plus having rebuilt many of these, what your actually doing if pushing the bearing out of and over the end of the bearing track.
It works, but only by virtue of the stop on the derailleur limiting the movement. The click is the bearing passing the spring hole. If you keep overdriving the shifters you risk them becoming floppy and poor in other gears as you are straining both the spring and the pressure plate.
So if you have a crappy set or you dont care go for it. If its a good set, and you want them to last i personally wouldn't.
Suntour derailleurs of this era are a bitch to keep in trim as they don't have any float, so any cable stretch, housing stretch or flex, worn parts, temperature, time of the month all means they then index poorly. Well set up perfect, but it won't last long before you twiddling that screw again on suntour xc!
As for xt on 8 speed, yes, you can. Would i do it on a good set of shifters....no. Basically there is no "hidden click". Why would shimano add 8th gear when 7 speed had just been invented with these shifters?! Plus having rebuilt many of these, what your actually doing if pushing the bearing out of and over the end of the bearing track.
It works, but only by virtue of the stop on the derailleur limiting the movement. The click is the bearing passing the spring hole. If you keep overdriving the shifters you risk them becoming floppy and poor in other gears as you are straining both the spring and the pressure plate.
So if you have a crappy set or you dont care go for it. If its a good set, and you want them to last i personally wouldn't.
