SRAM/shimano shifter compatibility

trail jacker
trail jacker Posts: 844
edited December 2007 in MTB buying advice
hi all.
am upgrading my disc brakes soon form my Tektro's to some Avid J3's. however, my bike came with an integrated brake/shifter combo, so since im getting hydraulics i need new shifters.
i have Shimano Acera 8sp gearing, and was wondering whether some SRAM X.5 8sp triggers would do the trick; http://chainreactioncycles.com/Models.a ... elID=22765
any advice appreciated.
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  • Splasher
    Splasher Posts: 1,528
    No, these are the ones for Shimano mechs http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=13206
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  • Positron
    Positron Posts: 191
    Yep - if you're pulling a Shimano mech you need the "2:1 actuation ratio" which is available from some SRAM models. But most SRAM is "1:1 actuation ratio" designed for pulling their mech.

    I once wrongly replace an SRAM mech with Shimano and it just don't work. (It was actually the bike shop's fault but they were fine about it so no harm done.)

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