Gripshift

slowmbr
slowmbr Posts: 3
edited January 2010 in MTB buying advice
Is it still possable to by new MTB's with gripshift changers. I have an old 98 Rockhopper that I am thinking of changing that has the old gripshft system on and have had no problems with it. I find that the lever chagers difficult, due to my thumbs getting stiffer. (age i expect). Any ideas?

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  • scottgeniusltd2005
    scottgeniusltd2005 Posts: 575
    yep. i've just put sram 0.7 on my scott. i like them. not quite as quick as xtr levers i had that bust but simple and gives me more grip area.
    Cotic Soul rider.
  • slowmbr
    slowmbr Posts: 3
    Is that with a 9 speed cassette? Fully agree with the last bit
  • scottgeniusltd2005
    scottgeniusltd2005 Posts: 575
    yep 9 speed / 8 speed compatible. ask your lbs is they have any old models kicking about. you will get them cheap as they are not currently in fashion
    Cotic Soul rider.
  • GHill
    GHill Posts: 2,402
    You'll struggle to find a bike that's specced with them, but you can certainly buy them from an SRAM dealer. They're still reasonably popular with XC racers.

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