Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift thumbies?
I ran the silver 9-speed Microshift thumb shifters on my MTB for two seasons. The machining and quality of the clamp and levers is very nice and they are a pleasure to look at. Mine were the index-only option and I bought them from the cheapest Taiwanese source on Ebay. I also have heard about the Surlys with the friction option but have never seen them in person. A couple of observations: On rough trails, the indexing stops were kind of light and I would sometimes accidentally bump the right shifter with my knuckle and shift when I didn't want to. Also, I was coming from using the newest XT and Sram x-9 speed shifters and I was surprised at how when I switched to the Microshift, my right thumb would get really sore after a Mt. ride from all of the shifting. The ergonomics, that is, not having to lift your thumb over the grip and bar to shift, are IMHO is vastly better on the newest XT/XTR shifters. I know this is a very un-rivish opinion. I say this in regards to mountain biking where you are having to shift a lot quickly and in technical situations. I also say this as someone who used Suntour XC Pro thumb shifters for many years of riding. That said, I would happily put the Microshift thumb shifters on any all-arounder or city bike without hesitation. Maybe approaching 50, my thumbs aren't what they used to be. Suggestions for strengthening my thumbs? Perhaps mounting tires on A23 rims each night? Scott Calhoun Tucson, Arizona On Wednesday, September 24, 2014 10:37:36 PM UTC-7, Daniel M wrote: My understanding is that the Microshifts are index-only (no friction option as with the Shimano / Thumbie option), but that the proprietary ones that come on Surlys (but are not sold separately) do have the friction option. Can anyone confirm or deny all or part of this? Daniel M Berkeley, CA P.S. I particularly love it when using the Microsoft shifters and I need to up or downshift, so I push or pull the lever, nothing happens, I push or pull it further in the same direction, then the shifter turns into a spinning blue wheel for a minute, and then later I get the entire sequence of shifts all at once at a completely inappropriate time. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift thumbies?
I'm almost certain the Sunrace indexed thumb shifters are Microshift as well, I have one set of 9 speed indexed Microshift bar-ends and they look exactly identical to the Sunrace shifters (and the IRDs as well...). But it's good of you to point this out because Sunrace gear is usually sold at a lower price point and indeed I found them at a vendor, Ben's Cycle, who I like and carries a lot of Riv-ish gear. $21.95/ea with $3 shipping available, I will be going this route. https://www.benscycle.com/p-4742-sunrace-m96-thumb-shifter-rear-indexed.aspx https://www.benscycle.com/p-4741-sunrace-m96-thumb-shifter-front-3-speed-friction.aspx Thank you Scot, you saved me $35. -Jim On Thu, Sep 25, 2014 at 1:30 AM, Scot Brooks scothinck...@gmail.com wrote: The deal with the Microshift thumb shifters and the IRDs is that they work great. I've tried both at the shop, and been happy enough. There is an alternative though; Sunrace thumb shifters (and NOT the ones Riv sells) can be had in 8 or 9 speed indexed for $28 retail per side, or $56 for a bike's worth. They are as accurate as the Microshift or the IRD, for sure, no doubt about it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift thumbies?
I saw those, but I need indexing... If I was going for something super inexpensive I would probably do grip shifters. On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Shoji Takahashi shoji.takaha...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Jim, If you're not too particular on looks, the SunRace thumbies sold by Riv work really well. Even includes housing and cables! http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sh3.htm Good luck on the new set up! shoji On Wednesday, September 24, 2014 4:19:07 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote: Anyone tried these? http://www.ebikestop.com/microshift_doubletriple_9_speed_thumb_shifters_silver-LD0110.php The cost of setting up the Paul's thumbie adaptor and a new pair of D/A 9 speed shifters is pushing $200. The Microshifts look like a nice alternative. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift thumbies?
Jim, I have them on a recently purchased Surly Moonlander and love them. Later my son borrowed the bike and that was the first thing he referenced upon returning the bike. Take the leap I doubt you will be disappointed. The shifting is precise and functions splendidly indexed. Sincerely, Ryan Hankinson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift thumbies?
Ryan, Do you have any pics of your setup? On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 5:29 PM, Abcyclehank hankinso...@me.com wrote: Jim, I have them on a recently purchased Surly Moonlander and love them. Later my son borrowed the bike and that was the first thing he referenced upon returning the bike. Take the leap I doubt you will be disappointed. The shifting is precise and functions splendidly indexed. Sincerely, Ryan Hankinson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift thumbies?
Every time I see an email in this thread, I think that Microsoft has started making bicycle parts. --Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Sep 24, 2014, at 3:51 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote: Ryan, Do you have any pics of your setup? On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 5:29 PM, Abcyclehank hankinso...@me.com wrote: Jim, I have them on a recently purchased Surly Moonlander and love them. Later my son borrowed the bike and that was the first thing he referenced upon returning the bike. Take the leap I doubt you will be disappointed. The shifting is precise and functions splendidly indexed. Sincerely, Ryan Hankinson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift thumbies?
the Microsoft shifters work great. every once in a while, though, they stop shifting completely. all you have to do is remove and reinstall them and they start working again. no big deal. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift thumbies?
I find it weird how you still have to use two fingers on your left hand, and one on your right to get it going though. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 9:28 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: the Microsoft shifters work great. every once in a while, though, they stop shifting completely. all you have to do is remove and reinstall them and they start working again. no big deal. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift thumbies?
Do they turn blue when they have a fatal error? On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 11:28 PM, Bill Lindsay tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: the Microsoft shifters work great. every once in a while, though, they stop shifting completely. all you have to do is remove and reinstall them and they start working again. no big deal. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift thumbies?
There's also some IRD indexed thumbies. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0089CHCTI/ref=redir_mdp_mobile -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift thumbies?
Those IRDs are rebranded Microshifts. They're identical. On Thu, Sep 25, 2014 at 12:13 AM, justinaug...@gmail.com wrote: There's also some IRD indexed thumbies. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0089CHCTI/ref=redir_mdp_mobile -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Microshift thumbies?
My understanding is that the Microshifts are index-only (no friction option as with the Shimano / Thumbie option), but that the proprietary ones that come on Surlys (but are not sold separately) do have the friction option. Can anyone confirm or deny all or part of this? Daniel M Berkeley, CA P.S. I particularly love it when using the Microsoft shifters and I need to up or downshift, so I push or pull the lever, nothing happens, I push or pull it further in the same direction, then the shifter turns into a spinning blue wheel for a minute, and then later I get the entire sequence of shifts all at once at a completely inappropriate time. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
