ESP 1:1 actuation ratio technology: Light precise shifing
"Shorty" grip length: Comfortable, super soft grip covers
"Detailed specifications: 7- and 8-speed ESP compatible, composite construction, available in black or gray, Index and Micro-adjust front shifter options available
Submitted by
Tim
a Cross Country Rider
from Albuquerque, NM Date Reviewed: June 17, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Came with the bike
Weaknesses:
Broke after 3 months of easy use. Same problem described previously. The indexing feature broke. Two internal plastic pieces fell out when I opened it up.
Bottom Line:
Get something better.
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Submitted by
Mat l
a Weekend Warrior
from Ehv Date Reviewed: August 13, 2002
Favorite Trail:
the next one
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
rijwielcentrale
Strengths:
cheap
Weaknesses:
weak
Similar Products Used:
sram 5.0 of which the steering clamp broke after a minor crash that sent me over the handlebars and of course you had to buy a new one
Bottom Line:
after a couple of monts the two plastic "holders" of the spring broke just as they did with the previous reviewer. only buy for city use and when you're on a tight budget
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dOc
a
from Philly, PA Date Reviewed: August 9, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Bottom Line:
Update to my previous review. I have used this SRAM 3.0 shifter for two weks now and the right side shifter has broken internally, destroying the indexing feature. Now the shifter goes straight to 7th gear on the right side, i have esentially a 3 speed bike for now. Dont buy these if they didnt come with your bike.
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dOc
a
from Philly,PA Date Reviewed: July 26, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Urban Jungle Mountainbiking
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
Short,cheap, nice looking component, index is smooth, grippy rubber grips.
Weaknesses:
none so far
Bike Setup:
Mongoose Vadium,full suspension, stock, came with sram 3.0 rear derailer, shorty shifters & DNM DV-9 Burner rear spring
Bottom Line:
Nice shorty shifter that came with my bike. Shifts pretty well so far. With the bar ends on my bar i really need the shorties. These work fairly well.
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Submitted by
tony white
a Weekend Warrior
from paradise,ca,us Date Reviewed: November 7, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
shift accurately and hold adjustmend well
Weaknesses:
not very durable
Bike Setup:
giant cypress hybrid
Bottom Line:
These shifters were on the bike when purchased. First the right side broke internally. Had sram 5.0 rear deraileur which requires a sram shifter with and odd number. The 3.0 shifter was impossible to find had to order it and was back ordered then changed rear derailleur to shimano and got the sram gtx. i think that was a mistake as now a month later the right shifter has now broke internally. I will now switch to a rapidfire shifter in hopes of getting some durability.. These shifters are slightly more than a year old and both in the trash heap. They have not been abused and used on a bike i comute to work and ride on weekends.
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