mtbN00b Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 Hi Do shimano make 8 speed shifters (only shifters without brake lever etc) and about how much are they ? are they any good?
parabola Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=38697 Just about the only 8 speed triggers you can get for shimano MTB
mtbN00b Posted November 30, 2009 Author Posted November 30, 2009 how does the process work to buy from them?
parabola Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 You order, pay via credit/cheque card, you receive in about a week via your PO. VAT is not included in their price, which you pay upon receiving the item. Postage on that item is only around R125. OR you could just upgrade to 9sp, might be a better option depending on the current condition of your drivetrain stuff. Always well priced 9sp stuff being sold around here.
mtbN00b Posted November 30, 2009 Author Posted November 30, 2009 Thanks parabola. Where do you pay the tax when ordering from them? I am currently looking what will work out the best for me. currently have those shimano brake/shifter combo unit on. upgrading to juicy 5's. and now need new shifters. any suggestions?
parabola Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 Ah I see. Juicy 5's are a good upgrade, I have the same. Make sure you use them with the Avid rotors, I used mine with shimano ones and they are not the same width as the Avids. What crankset do you have? How many km's on your current cassette/chain? Well you could order 9sp shifters, a 9sp cassette and a 9sp chain from CRC. Your 8sp derailer and cranks should be fine with the 9sp stuff. Go with Deore or SLX if you want to spend a bit more for something longer lasting. Should be about R800-R1k. If this is a bit out of your budget, then just order the Alivio 8sp shifters, but the problem is once your cassette is worn, you will need to replace that, so if your current stuff is worn, its worth going all the way and moving to 9sp all at once. You will save money in the long run, and have an extra 3 gears, which does make a difference! I have only ordered stuff through the parcelforce option, in which case you pay the man who delivers the stuff to your door. On smaller orders you can use the royal mail option, I assume you have to collect from the PO and then you would pay them on collection. parabola2009-11-30 06:28:03
mtbN00b Posted November 30, 2009 Author Posted November 30, 2009 I have done about 500km (not more) on this bike. So everything is still in good nick Just spoke to my LBS and they have 8spd shifters (shimano acera rapid fire) if i remember correct for about R450. Maybe i must buy it for now (start saving) and when my casette etc are worn upgrade to 9spd?
Procrates Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 I have an old set of alivio 8speed shifters somewhere. interested?
mtbN00b Posted November 30, 2009 Author Posted November 30, 2009 yes i maybe. how much you want for them and condition?
Johan Bornman Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 Now that reminds me....I haven't read that in the last five years. I must dig it out and read it all over again.
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