Steady Spin Posted May 6, 2021 Share So I have the Cotic X in SS setup at the moment. It's fun but at the same time it doesn't get used because of that. On occasion I would like to have it do duty on the IDT as well as on gravel and some road as well. Problem is.... my brake levers are just levers. I have an old X9 derailleur and shifter that I would like to use but naturally the bars are too chunky. I really don't want to spend money on new levers/shifter to make this work. What are my other options for a 9 speed shifter compatible with SRAM X9? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted May 6, 2021 Share I don't have SRAM so can't give a specific answer but when I was looking to fit 9/10 speed shimano to (ironically) my X, Google had lots of articles on compatability of components. Worth a search? So I have the Cotic X in SS setup at the moment. It's fun but at the same time it doesn't get used because of that. On occasion I would like to have it do duty on the IDT as well as on gravel and some road as well. Problem is.... my brake levers are just levers. I have an old X9 derailleur and shifter that I would like to use but naturally the bars are too chunky. I really don't want to spend money on new levers/shifter to make this work. What are my other options for a 9 speed shifter compatible with SRAM X9? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Spin Posted May 6, 2021 Share This is the plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogusOne Posted May 6, 2021 Share So I have the Cotic X in SS setup at the moment. It's fun but at the same time it doesn't get used because of that. On occasion I would like to have it do duty on the IDT as well as on gravel and some road as well. Problem is.... my brake levers are just levers. I have an old X9 derailleur and shifter that I would like to use but naturally the bars are too chunky. I really don't want to spend money on new levers/shifter to make this work. What are my other options for a 9 speed shifter compatible with SRAM X9? Can be done... Did exactly that on one of my builds. You just need to open the clamp a bit and you will need a slightly longer clamp bolt to secure. Pictures here: https://cdn.bikehub.co.za/uploads/monthly_10_2020/post-7810-0-69556100-1601633684.jpg Alternatively you could use a barend shifter like this Steady Spin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted May 6, 2021 Share https://www.mtbr.com/threads/done-it-mtb-rapidfire-shifters-on-drop-bar.728258/ Steady Spin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quagga Posted May 6, 2021 Share I did this IDT road bikeEDIT: BTW all SRAM X RD's and shiffters are pull ration of 1 to 1 so X9 9 speed will work with 9 / 10 RD etc Edited May 6, 2021 by Quagga Steady Spin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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