SRAM Grip Shifters

[Groadie]

Does anyone know if SRAM is going to be bringing out (or have already) MTB 10 spd gripshifters? I had 9 spd gripshifters on my old bike and prefer them to teh trigger shifters. I've searched the net at all the usual places with only 9 spd results. Anyone have any inside info....?

Many thanks.

[kosmonooit]

Another question that comes up here often

 

Yes they have them in the pipeline, Jaroslav Kulhavy used some prototypes in the World Championship last year, we posted some pics of them here. I think they are due out some time this year, although its hard to understand why they are taking so much time over this product. Although there is lots of interest, they can't be a priority for them. That's a pity, since the twisters were one of their first products.

[Zac.A]

Supposed to come out in the next few months.

 

But I assume they're pre-occupied with sram red 2012 at the moment.

[stringbean]

Should be here in the next month or 2.Cape Cyle Systems have been taking pre orders for a while now so ask your LBS to order you a set because i'm sure they will all be pre sold before they even get here.

SB

[Groadie]

Thanks for the replies.... I await with baited breath...

[kosmonooit]

Latest news from Velo News:

 

 

Grip Shift is back

 

Grip Shift is has returned to SRAM’s top-end mountain bike lines. The fantastically light system is now fully 2×10 compatible and was first used by Jaroslav Kulhavy during his XC world championship win last fall.

 

Highlights include full-metal shift indexing for improved durability and longevity, three rows of ball bearings for play-free movement, and an integrated, lock-on grip. The new shifters will be available in an XX version with Gore RideOn cables for $295 and an X0 version for $225. That’s quite a bit more pricey than the old nine-speed Grip Shift shifters, but SRAM appears to have bumped up the quality considerably as well.

 

Availability is set for April 30, 2012.

 

 

http://velonews.competitor.com/files/2012/03/grip-shift-2.jpg