Mountain Bike Gear Shifter Sets

How to buy the best mountain bike groupset for your riding 1.

Mountain bike gear shifter sets. You might rock simple bar end twister shifters or the sportiest trigger release levers. Here we look at each series and explain what they can do. And sx use 11 50t but shimano literally went one better by going 10 51 tooth as standard. They are usually referred to by the smallest and largest cogs to provide an indication of the total range e g.

Either way you want shifters that are reliable lightweight and comfortable. Connecting shifter to mech with an inner cable sliding through an outer cable housing is the. A bike shifter controls the gearing mechanism on your bike. Mountain bike cassettes can be found in 7 through 12 speed versions.

Shifting is the most tactile aspect of biking and smooth shifting makes a bike feel faster. Understanding the components of your mountain bike is important. The 6 tooth 45 51 bottom gear jump feels much smoother than sram s 8 tooth. You need to understand what each part does how it works and how it can be replaced to keep your mtb in great condition.

The best mountain bike shifters work under pressure and won t leave you in the wrong gear. Make offer 18 21 speed mountain bike bicycle twist gear shifter pair of grips and cables new shimano brake shifter set st ef51 8 pair set 3x8 speeds 31 99. Shop shimano components acera catalogue number m390 shimano does produce cheaper non series general purpose components but acera is its entry level.