TNOSE_E Posted February 23, 2009 Share What shifters can I use with a XTR Rapid Rise M960 R/D? Can I use XT duel control? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100Tours Posted February 23, 2009 Share any shimnao shifter should work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNOSE_E Posted February 23, 2009 Share Not...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted February 23, 2009 Share Yes you CAN use any Shimano shifter with that derailleur!However some will say that they are better with dual controls (found that myself). They work fine with triggers but remember that the shift direction will be 'back to front' to what you normally expect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNOSE_E Posted February 23, 2009 Share That is the exact problem BB. Will the Dual shifters operate 'normal'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted February 23, 2009 Share Depends what you call 'normal', with a rapid rise when you push the lever 'down' it will shift 'down' to a harder gear ............ and when you click 'up' it will shift to an easier gear ....... Ai ai ai I am confusing myself but hope it makes sense. BTW have you used rapid rise before (on any shifter)? Sorry to say but rapid rise will never be considered normal ........BigBen2009-02-23 02:23:19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNOSE_E Posted February 23, 2009 Share Depends what you call 'normal'' date=' with a rapid rise when you push the lever 'down' it will shift 'down' to a harder gear ............ and when you click 'up' it will shift to an easier gear ....... Ai ai ai I am confusing myself but hope it makes sense. BTW have you used rapid rise before (on any shifter)? Sorry to say but rapid rise will never be considered normal ........[/quote'] Yes, used for the first time with normal LX shifters. Nearly killed myself. There is no way I can use the 2 lever option with this rapid rise R/D. The duel I think makes more sence here as you can reach the thing! So the XT Dual will work? TNOSE_E2009-02-23 02:29:58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted February 23, 2009 Share Yes it will and I found it much easier to adapt with the dual controls. Like you say going from 'normal' shifting' to rapid rise can lead to all sorts of interesting shifts when it matters .......... Disclaimer ..... this is all IMHO and I take no resonsibility for anything at all that may arise from this advise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNOSE_E Posted February 23, 2009 Share My main problem is trying to shift to an easier gear while barreling down a rough downhill hard on the breaks for a switchback.. My thumb cant easily get to the front lever to push. (cause it is holding on for dear life on the bars). I can't use the index finger to pull the trigger either, due to it being used to try stop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bees Posted March 13, 2009 Share so what will be the best advise for someone with Sti levers , to stay with the normal derailer or use rapid rise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNOSE_E Posted March 13, 2009 Share Bees, Stay with the combination that works for you. I have changed back to a norm derailer for now until I can change to XT duel levers. Not sure on how the normal derailer will behave with duel levers. Mixing the 2 def does not do it for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bees Posted March 13, 2009 Share TNOSE E, thx man will do. so i will take what i can get then since i am looking for any XTR M960? F&R Derailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNOSE_E Posted March 13, 2009 Share TNOSE E' date=' thx man will do. so i will take what i can get then since i am looking for any XTR M960? F&R Derailer. [/quote'] We are in a similar boat. I have M960 RD that has done 40km in a box and am looking for XT or XTR Dual control levers. and sorry for some strange reason i don't want to sell the thing but rather spend more cash on levers..... I suppose it's the same upgrade virus you have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bees Posted March 13, 2009 Share hahahah same here for some reason i don't want to let the dual control levers go. well will keep on looking/waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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