Shifters for gimps?

[Scotch]

So i was in an accident at work on monday, and while it will be a long time before i can ride a bike again, when i do come back i will not be able to operate my shimano rapidfire shifters, as i no longer have a right index finger. i believe i can set it up with sram stuff with double thumb shifters. the bike is a 2008 haro flightline comp, setup as a 1x9 right now, but it will probably get the front derailler back because i kept loosing the chain.

anyone with experience using these shifters please chime in and help me out.

i may not be back to respond for a few days.

thanks
jeff

[Standard]

First off, sorry to hear about the accident. I couldn't imagine losing a digit. Do you have to flick people off with your ring finger now?

The Sram shifters work great, especially when paired with the sram derailleur. You can get the triggers in a Shimano compatible version if you don't want to drop the coin for new derailleurs. 07+ Shimano rapidfire triggers that are LX level and above use a dual action trigger that you can either push or pull. I had a set of the LX shifters on my '07 stumpy that I was really happy with. I've now got an '08 stump pro with X.0 shifters/rear mech and it shifts like a dream.

[grendel]

Sorry about the finger man that must be difficult.

I just got a new bike with x-7 shifters on it. I came off of a trek with shimano shifter, the sram's are so much nicer not too much of a learning curve, I was not having to think about it after about 5 minutes, and they have a lighter action than the shimanos do. Very nice in deed.

get better and get riding!

[Guest1]

New XT shifters are thumb or finger.


Sorry to hear about finger.

[Cars-R-Coffins]

Sorry about the finger, but at least its your whole hand.

I got some x-9 shifters, and they work really well. You can shift and brake at the same time.

[manual63]

I don't have much advice on the shifter since I am a single speeder. But I am totally bummed to hear about your finger. I hope you can make the best of it. I just met you and loved your bash ring!

Heal quickly and I hope to see you out on the trail ripping it up.

[pro1200]

Hey Jeff-I met you at Theo trail work a couple of weeks ago and liked your attitude and ambition. Accidents throw your life off the rails for a bit but you will bounce back. Hang in there!

[DmacBmac]

I have a couple of bikes with x-9 shifters that you are more than willing to ride and test out.... before you buy a set for your bike. Just send me a pm and we will hit Theo together. :)

[nigel]

Shimano Dual Controls baby! But then again I am probably one of the very few who love them :crazy:

[Standard]

Shimano Dual Controls baby! But then again I am probably one of the very few who love them :crazy:

Very few? I think you mean only. :p

[Scotch]

thanks a lot guys. good to hear they work well. i will probably just go ahead and get the derailler to match. it will be at least one month before i even get the use of my hand back, maybe 2 or more before i can ride stuff like theo, but i am already thinking of it every day.