SRAM X.9 Twister Shifter

[d-jas]

Hi, can anyone confirm that the SRAM X.9 Twister Shifter will work fine with the Shimano XT Rear Derailleur M771? I am looking to upgrade, and my friend said I should look into the twister. The other option would be the Shimano XT Shifter Pod 9sp M770

[stringbean]

NO it wil not work.The X9 will only work with sram rear derailers.They do make gripshift that works with shimano(think it is the attack range)

[d-jas]

Thank you! I found these ones on CRC http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=13210

 

[100Tours]

yup that's the one. should work fine.  I used to ride SRAM Rocket trigger shifters with a Shimano XT rapid rise deraileur and they do a great job.

 

Anything in the SRAM X-series requires an SRAM deraileur however (it uses a 1:2 actuation ratio - which basically means it moves the cable twice as far for each shift while Shimano equipment uses 1:1 actuation).