66 triumph daytona
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Im sorely tempted to get a set of 9 speed Microshift thumbies cos,well just cos 
.Any long term users here have any opinions?
.Any long term users here have any opinions?
Microshift thumbies
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I’ve used the Microshift barend (thumby with a different mount) Alfine shifter and it was awful so I’d never touch any of their stuff again. It came on a Genesis Day One and I quickly changed it to a proper Shimano shifter despite having to change to flat bars to do so.
The indexing was out which with an Alfine isn’t just clicking gears, it means the hub will randomly jump
out of gear leaving you with no drive (not fun when you’re pulling out into/across traffic) and potentially wrecking the hub innards.
I’ve heard the derailleur shifters are better but my experience was enough to put me off the brand forever.
I’ve used the Microshift barend (thumby with a different mount) Alfine shifter and it was awful so I’d never touch any of their stuff again. It came on a Genesis Day One and I quickly changed it to a proper Shimano shifter despite having to change to flat bars to do so.
The indexing was out which with an Alfine isn’t just clicking gears, it means the hub will randomly jump
out of gear leaving you with no drive (not fun when you’re pulling out into/across traffic) and potentially wrecking the hub innards.
I’ve heard the derailleur shifters are better but my experience was enough to put me off the brand forever.
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I've got the 9 speed thumbies and rate them.
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Had them on the fat bike and they worked great. A bit heavier feel than XT 7 speed but not too bad. Brilliant to be able to trim the front mech just so, to avoid any rubbing.
Really expensive though for what they are. Upside is they still go for good money if you want to sell them later.
Had them on the fat bike and they worked great. A bit heavier feel than XT 7 speed but not too bad. Brilliant to be able to trim the front mech just so, to avoid any rubbing.
Really expensive though for what they are. Upside is they still go for good money if you want to sell them later.
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Had the 9 speed, and was quite happy with them - I thought they had a very light action.
But, I'm tempted to try these now, and they have great reviews.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SunRace-Stur ... s7agMSVySA
But, I'm tempted to try these now, and they have great reviews.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SunRace-Stur ... s7agMSVySA
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66 triumph daytona
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Thanks lads,I might go for them so.The micro indexing front is a big plus.
Thanks lads,I might go for them so.The micro indexing front is a big plus.
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Sunrace do similar, I’ve got one and it’s well made for the money.
Sunrace do similar, I’ve got one and it’s well made for the money.
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I dont think the Sunrace have a friction option.bluetomgold":25uxor3p said:
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Left hand is friction/ratchet.
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Left hand is friction/ratchet.
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