Grip shift

[Enduro14]

Why go to grip shift?

[JDM]

cheaper, lighter and still changes the gears well enough.

[RollingWanderer]

Personal preference of the mechanics. Same reason I prefer Shimano to SRAM.

[Mtn-Rider]

It takes a single action to switch to any gear, from any other gear.

[Enduro14]

Does shimano make a good grip shift?

[shiggy]

Does shimano make a good grip shift?

GripShift is a trademark of SRAM.

No, Shimano does not currently make a twist shifter.

SRAM does still offer 8 -and 9-speed twist shifters for Shimano RDs

[Bike Whisperer]

Mico-indexed front shifter allows fine tuning of front derailleur

[Enduro14]

Are the sram grip shifters good?

[Trajan]

Are the sram grip shifters good?

Yes. The positives have been mentioned. The main negative is the space requirements on the bar.

[TBarnaby]

I just measured my bars for reference.

X0 9sp Gripshift - Ergon short grip - Magura MT4 lever - crammed together = 7 3/8"
X9 Trigger/brake combo - SRAM Foam grips - some space between = 6 3/4"

[Jason R]

I just installed a set of 2x10 Sram xo grip shift and they're great. Smooth and precise shifting and you can downshift thru all of your gears in one swoop. I thought it would take a bit to get used to them but after one ride, I don't even notice that they are on the bike. I have them on 680mm bars and have more than enough room. I highly recommend!

[BLAMM0]

I've also bought SRAM X0 grip shifters, still haven't tried them though...

[Eville140]

They work well with thick gloves on also.

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[grnd0]

I have the 2x10 XO set on my Trance X. I've always preferred
grip shift. When I got my new Trance about 2 months ago
I had a right thumb injury from a motorcycle crash. It was
real painful with the stock shifters so I made the switch.

[epiphreddy]

No levers to get in the way either.