Submitted by
Kevin Setter
a Weekend Warrior
from Winnipeg, Manitoba Date Reviewed: May 18, 2001
Favorite Trail:
one that isn't too swampy
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
Olympia Cycle & Ski, Wpg., Man.
Strengths:
Looks cool, easy & simple to use, comfortable, Front derailleur system is WAY superior to Shi*mano's, cheap (they came with their own grips)
Weaknesses:
Ummm.....the barrel of the shifter is inboard on the handlebar and if you're the kind of rider who likes to grip your handlebar near the ends, then you might not like these.
Similar Products Used:
Old Shi*mano SIS type shifters (ugh) Test rode some rapid-fire shifters (ugh)
Bike Setup:
8-speed Plasma shifters, generic cables, LX hollow-tech crankset, LX front & rear derailleur, XT cassette, Sachs chain (i forget the #) and one of those little doo-hickeys that attaches to the end of your rear derailleur cables.
Bottom Line:
It's been a while now since I put these on my bike, but I still remember the first time I rode with them. WOW!!! It was so smooth and adjustable. It sounds like a commercial, but it really was as if I was riding a different bike. It even felt faster...I've had absolutely no trouble with these shifters - ever. What a bargain!! I wonder what they'd shift like if I could afford XTR derailleurs?? Anyway, I'd buy these again in a heartbeat. And they DO come in black despite the fact that every picture i've seen of them shows them as "orange".
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Submitted by
Blake
a Cross Country Rider
from Bellingham, WA Date Reviewed: April 14, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Quick, easy shifting. Reliable. Works well with XTR/XT Component setup.
Weaknesses:
Sometimes misses front 3 drlr, but performs great otherwise
First time I've used grip shifts...before only Shimano Rapids and I think these are great...highly recommended.
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Submitted by
Rob
a Cross Country Rider
from MS Date Reviewed: August 12, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Clear Springs
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Shimano-compatable twist shifting that works. On-the-fly-tuning keeps front deraileur from scrubbing. The cable hatch is a Good Thing. Tough as nails.
Weaknesses:
Only 90% as good as a full-up ESP system. Didn't come with a sticker to put on my car next to the Apple logo.
Similar Products Used:
Several permutations of 8 speed X-Rays shifting XT & LX derails; 8 speed ESP 9.0
Bike Setup:
near-stock STP 200 (XT rear, LX front derails)
Bottom Line:
I like twist-shifting, period. You may like triggers -- not that there's anything wrong with it -- some of my best friends use RF's. But I like twisters. Problem: new bike came stock with LX RF's driving XT rear & LX front derails. I had several options to get this new bike shifting right: swap it all over to my old 8 speed ESP system, put on new 9 speed ESP, learn to live with RF's (naaaah), or slap on some Plasmas and go ride.
The Plasma option was the easiest and cheapest, and so far it's working out fine. They talk to my Shimano XT & LX stuff a lot better than the X-Rays I used to use Back In The Day (and that wasn't all that bad either). No, it doesn't shift *quite* as well as the dialed-in 8 speed ESP 9.0 on my old bike, but this could be the difference between 8 & 9 speeds, or maybe a different chain, or... well it's pretty minor.
Bottom line: if you've got to have twisters and are building up a bare frame, go with an ESP system from the start. But if you're standing in your LBS thinking "this bike would be perfect, if it just had twisters I'd buy it", get the shop to trade out for Plasmas and go ride. It'll work fine.
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Submitted by
iain
a Downhiller
from manchester Date Reviewed: August 4, 2000
Favorite Trail:
sligachan
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
fine shifting lightweight good feel easy to set up/change cable cheaper than shimano available singly for downhillers like me
Weaknesses:
none really
Similar Products Used:
other gripshift and XTs
Bike Setup:
azonic rc37 mavic hopes
Bottom Line:
The are really nice shifters. I initially bought the pair so I can definately say that they are both really good. The soft tacky grip is grippy all the time and won't give you nasty blister unless you're really soft. Sometimes they are a bit slippy in the pouring rain but then everything is.
They also work with shimano mechs (which are cheaper).
Stonking really - if you like gripshift and you want 8spd (as all good bikes should) than these are for you.
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Submitted by
Raf
a Cross Country Rider
from Singapore Date Reviewed: August 3, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Bukit Timah
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Good grip and simple design, perhaps fool-proof
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Older Gripshift
Bike Setup:
Sintesi, Xt der, XTR hubs, CODA crankset, XT BB
Bottom Line:
These shifters are much better than Shimano. Period. They are tougher than the other SRAM models. Get 'em if you want something that last and almost bombproof and they are cheap as well. US$40
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Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from San Jose, CA Date Reviewed: June 21, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Any forrest singletrack
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Light weight, smooth shifts, easy to use, inexpensive
Weaknesses:
NONE!!!
Similar Products Used:
Gripshift X-ray, rapidfire
Bike Setup:
M2 Stumpjumper. Gripshift, Avid, XT derailers
Bottom Line:
I rode the 800 X-ray's since about '95. I upgraded to the 9.0's recently when I found cracking on my x-ray's. The difference is huge. The 9.0's are so much smoother and easier to shift. I've used rapidfire (still do on my commuter bike), and I find Gripshift to be much better. This was definatly a worthwhile upgrade.
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Submitted by
Joe Ruggless
a Cross Country Rider
from 39256 Arrowhead Court Date Reviewed: June 15, 2000
Favorite Trail:
My Owen
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Positive shifting, easy to setup and adjust. Looks good, less clutter than a rapid fire set up.
Weaknesses:
None!!!!
Similar Products Used:
Lesser quality shift grips.
Bike Setup:
Iron Horse hardtail, XT/XT, Bomber forks, Wheels, headset all Ringle.
Bottom Line:
Awsome. This peice of hardware made riding my bike so much more enjoyable. I was using a grip shifter on an inexpensibe mongoose that I ride around work, (big facility)and liked it. But was afraid to make the jump, on my high dollar bike because of performance concerns. Read a whole bunch of articles that said, rapid fir is the best. Pro's say rapid fire is the only way to go. Well, I finally bit the bullet, and bought the highest end shifter that I could find, the Plasma Grip shift and I want to tell you that I am not dissipointed at all. These things are hot. I just purchased a brand new Specialized FSR enduro Pro. It won't be long before I install a set of Plasma grip shifts on it.
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Submitted by
J (froggy) Laflamme
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto Date Reviewed: June 11, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Simple design is less prone to breakage 'Snoopy's nose' is the only mechanical part. Micro Adjust on the Front shifter It Locks onto the next gear Shifts well under load
Weaknesses:
Large grip diameter (can get used to) Had to replace my 98 LX levers (too short, wanted Avids anyway) The cable replacement isn't that great.
Similar Products Used:
SRT 400, 800 X rays,LX pods,RF, RF+,...thumbies...
Bike Setup:
Mantra, 5 inch fork, XT drivetrain, Nightcrawlers
Bottom Line:
I got these when my RF front shifter bit the biscuit. Since they were priced as much as 98 LX pods, I decided it was time for a change.
Since I removed the derailleur to ride in the big ring I had to reinstall it. Did what I consider a half-@ss job. It and the rear derailleur hit the shifts dead on. No adjustment of the barrels. A Shimano setup after changing cables is ALWAYS finicky.
It forced me into switching to Avids. They aren't long enough but better than the stubby LX levers.
The larger grip surface is going to take a while to get used to. After years I developed the shimano grip (middle brake, index and thumb shifter), this doesn't feel the same.
The Straight Dope. These shifters are far more accurate than the LX shifters. The front has 2-3 extra detents between gears, allowing you to fine tune the front a la thumbies. And the rear is a solid shift,it drops the gear right on demand. There is ZERO chain dance while the derailleur stalls. This was a problem with the LX (but they were worn after 3 years)
The cable replacement isn't fool proof. There's some edge that the new cables can catch on. But they include a second hatch so that you can feed and lube.
Will I don't like the stationary grip the precise shifting is sweet. The is WAY better than the older GS, which I hated
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Submitted by
Scott
a Racer
from Ohio Date Reviewed: May 25, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Lightweight, looks, price, PERFORMANCE!
Weaknesses:
C'mon!
Similar Products Used:
LX, XT
Bike Setup:
XT/XTR drivetrain
Bottom Line:
Did I mention PERFORMANCE? I was a litle skeptical making the switch since I learned on thumbies but am I ever glad I did. The shifting is dead on and the micro adjust front is outstanding. They shift better under load and, unlike my Shimano's, I can shift several gears at once. The simplicity is another big plus. Easy to setup and adjust. I know I'll never go back. Might be the best $40 I've put into my bike. Flaming turds all around for SRAM!
By the way, these are the 2000 Attacks, I am reviewing. MTBR won't include them in the review page for some reason so I throw 'em in here since they are the same.
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Submitted by
Brian
a Cross Country Rider
from Indianapolis Date Reviewed: April 28, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Smooth shifting, good price and quality, easy to use and set up
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Gripshift X-Ray
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Paragon, Sun Ringle RPM Lite wheelset, Avid 50's w/2.0 levers, LX Hollowtech Cranks
Bottom Line:
Just upgraded from the old X-Rays. The plasmas shift very quickly and smooth compared to the X-rays, the grips felt a bit uncomfortable at first, but I think I'll get use to them. I think its one of the best shifters out there, and for $45 bucks, its affordable.
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Submitted by
Agent Z
a Downhiller
from Norcal Date Reviewed: March 11, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Mammoth Bullet
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Very nice grip Smooth shifting Reliable Easy cable changing/lubing Looks cool Lightweight Simple - no parts to break
Weaknesses:
The "quick" cable changing may not be so quick at times. I had to fiddle around with it for awhile, but it was still much better than older gripshifters and Rapidfire systems.
Similar Products Used:
Gripshift X-ray 800
Bike Setup:
GT STS 1000 set up for slalom
Bottom Line:
This shifter shifts very well - no misshifts. It is also very simple, therefore will not break easily. The cable hatch makes cable ghanges a breeze.
The grip was designed by geniuses. It's soft on your hand, but will not slip!
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Submitted by
Scott
a Cross Country Rider
from Durango, CO Date Reviewed: February 28, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Price ($45 + a set of grips) Ease of maintaince and setup Precise shifts Better design on the grips than older Grip shift products,
Weaknesses:
Tend to shift down one gear on accident on extremely rough and/or rocky terrian at high speeds. Also, when I upgrades to the 8.0 shifters from the 600 series ones, I was using 1998 LX levers that were too short for the wider 8.0 shifters, they put my hand at an awkward angle and I couldn't reach the levers well. I had to upgrade to XT or XTR levers, which I wanted to do anyway but I think the newer 9 speed LX levers solve this problem.
Similar Products Used:
Gripshift 600 series shifters (8spd)
Bike Setup:
1998 Litespeed Obed, Gripshift 8.0 shifters w/ Mega-9 XT r. derailleur & XTR f. derailleur, 8spd XT cassette and XTR levers
Bottom Line:
I've ridden other bikes with the rapidfire shifting system, and hate it. I've had them for over a year and haven't ever had a problem with them, haven't even felt the need to service them, they work so well. These shifters are a great upgrade from the older 600 and 800 series shifters because of the new cable hatch and the redesigned attack grip cover is more durable and comfortable on rides. I agree w/ Steve, I've got Oury grips instead of the standard ones that come with the shifters, but hey, they're free. That brings up another point, for only $45 dollars, these things sure beat the hell out of XT pods that run just under $70 plus you get a decent set of grips with them and extra cable hatch covers. What else could you expect from SRAM, they get high marks for customer satisfaction from me. Five flaming things for the unbeatable price, but four on overall rating because of the occasional shifting problems (probably my fault) and the compatibility problem with older levers.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Mountain View, CA Date Reviewed: November 18, 1999
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Mine are actaully 8.0 attacks, but since they are identical to the Plasma, this seemed a better place to put in a long term review. After 2 years, the shifters are working as well as the day I put them on (2-3 rides a week). I probably should take them apart some day and relube them, but it's hard to get motivated when they still work so well.One thing I like about gripshift is the way they repositioned my Avid levers. I was at first concerned because they are so far inboard compared to the rapid-fire setup, but that actually turned out to be an advantage. The inboard position means I'm using the end, rather than the middle of the lever, which provides much greater leverage - I typically use just one finger to brake, althought I can easily use two if necessary.
Weaknesses:
I didn't care for the feel or length of the grips that came with the shifters - I opted for some Oury grips cut about 1/2 inch longer. While mine have never come off, it's a good idea to put a little tape over the cable hatch on the chainring side. While the cassette side has a set screw to prevent the cable from poking the hatch, the chainring side for some odd reason does not.
Similar Products Used:
Rapid Fire
Bike Setup:
Specialized M2, XT 8-speed derailleurs
Bottom Line:
No complaints at all so far. I'll put these on my next bike.
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Submitted by
Sean C.
a Cross-Country Rider
from Houston, TX Date Reviewed: October 8, 1999
Favorite Trail:
bluffcreek ranch
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Stay tuned...trying compared to Rapidfire
Weaknesses:
Well, already ticked about brake lever length issue since grip shifters go inside the brake lever and rapidfire goes outside... IE MY $100 Pair of Avid Ultimate L(s) are TOO SHORT and now having to order $70 Paul Long Levers! DOH!
Similar Products Used:
Rapidfire aint all that similar now is it?
Bike Setup:
Giant XTC Se2 Frame
Bottom Line:
To Be Continued...Five for now for initial impressions of quality and ease of installation. Stay tuned for further review once I've adjusted and gotten my levers.
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Submitted by
Al L.
a Cross-Country Rider
from North Attleboro, Ma. Date Reviewed: October 8, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Foxboro
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Quick, precise shifting every time. Simple design with easy maintenance. The perfect match for Shimano derailers.
The first thing I did when I purchased my new Stumpjumper was to trade-off the LX shifters for these twisters. I have tried many previous Sram products but these are the best match to Shimano to date with performance just as good as ESP systems. Sram has come a long way to produce a simple, affordable, and durable product.
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Submitted by
Bikey Boy
a Cross-Country Rider
from Auckland Date Reviewed: August 1, 1999
Favorite Trail:
the bush in central Victoria Australia
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
fits with Magura Tomacs, quick,positive, no need to change your grip on the bar, light
Weaknesses:
are there any?
Similar Products Used:
1997 and 1996 XT rapidfire
Bike Setup:
I use 1998 XTR rapid rise with ride on cables. See Dream Bikes section 1 posted 28/29.7.99 Bikey Boy's Bike. SUB 24.5 LBS
Bottom Line:
I got sick of the good XT shifters not mating ergonomically with my Magura Tomac brake levers and so decided to take the plunge to Gripshift controls. I don't know why i resisted for so long because now i have shifters that fit around my brakes better and also have the quickest, most positive, quietest and best shifting that i have ever experienced. They are very easy to set up even though you do have to be careful if you are installing Teflon coated cables with them. They are also really easy to adjust on the fly.
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Submitted by
Micah Owens
a Cross-Country Rider
from Sun Valley CA Date Reviewed: July 31, 1999
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Oh my god does this thing shift !
Weaknesses:
The rider using the product
Similar Products Used:
XTR, XT, & LX rapidfire X-rays, esp 9.0
Bike Setup:
Schwinn Homegrown frame -99 Plasma Shifter & R deralier Sachs Quarts F der Judy Fork Plasma 9-speed rhub & plasma f-hub Titec SP,HB (hellbent), seat, & Stem Mavic x-max wheels michilen tires time ATAC pedals Nike Carnac shoes XT cranke (I will ditch these soos as I must have the All-American bike!)
Bottom Line:
Buy this product and cuss less
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Submitted by
Denis
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore Date Reviewed: July 24, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Mandai, Bukit Timah Mountain biking trail, Pulau Ubin
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Gives rider a `sure' feeling of shifting....Design and colour goes well with my bike
Weaknesses:
Nil...
Similar Products Used:
Sram......i can't remember
Bike Setup:
Full-suspension
Bottom Line:
Buy one now!!!
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Submitted by
rbleck
a Racer
from Libertyville, IL Date Reviewed: July 23, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Kettle Morraine
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
quick, nice grips, easy barrel adjuster, new cable port.
Big improvement on the Xrays. Easy to change cables. Gear numbers are nice though with XTR rapid rise they are backwards. It's a nice touch that they supply extra port doors in case you lose one.
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Submitted by
Ralston Boy
a Racer
from Michigan Date Reviewed: July 2, 1999
Favorite Trail:
VASA Network
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Light, fairly inexpensive ( compared to similar offerings from shimano ), good shifting, easy setup, low maintinence, almost no moving parts to break, easy to adjust, great customer service.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Shimano LX,STX-RC
Bike Setup:
'99 Klein Attitude Race.
Bottom Line:
Great product that is just amazing in simplicity, durability, shifting, and customer service. 5 Stars for one sweet piece of machinery !
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Submitted by
Rick
a Cross-Country Rider
from Denver Date Reviewed: June 22, 1999
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Light shift action. Great grip surface.
Similar Products Used:
X-Ray SRT 500
Bike Setup:
Sola SID
Bottom Line:
Easy to install and adjust. If you had problems with earlier versions of Gripshift, you should check these out; they keep getting better.
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Submitted by
Peter McCann
a Cross-Country Rider
from Houston TX Date Reviewed: June 3, 1999
Favorite Trail:
ho chi mihn
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Excellent feel and control in rough stuff. Rock positive shifts. Non indexed front shifting. No need to break grip during sprints.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
gripshift 500
Bike Setup:
C-dale duelly
Bottom Line:
Gripshft products have proven to be bombproof and very low maintenance through 5 years of hard off-roading. Their systems have continued to improve and are worthy of a close look from anyone looking for high performance shifting. In answer to the critcism that the diameter of the shift barrel is too large- this design works well with a hand position that keeps only the edge of the barrel under the index finger. SRAM does offer alternate styles. SRAM stands behind their pruducts and has customer service 2nd to none. Hey SRAM, keep up the good work and keep winning races!
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Submitted by
ERIC
a Racer
from LARSON Date Reviewed: May 27, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
SOLID, PRECISE SHIFTING LIGHT MINIMAL PARTS-LESS TO JAM AND BREAK SUPER EASY ON THE FLY ADJUSTMENT MULTIPLE GEAR SHIFTING
ANOTHER KICK IN SHIMANO'S ASS! BEST PERFORMING SHIFTER I HAVE EVER TRIED, EVEN WITH A SHIMANO DRIVE TRAIN-THOUGH I HAVE DITCHED IT SOON AFTER MY LX RAPIDFIRES. NOT ONLY DO THEY SHIFT GREAT, BUT THERE ARE NOT ANY PARTS TO ABUSE AND BREAK. NOT TO MENTION THEY ARE EASY TO MANIPULATE IN CASES OF A HARD MID RIDE SPILL. SUPPLID GRIPS HOLD MUD IN GROOVES IN NASTY CONDITIONS, MAKING THEM NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT WITH GLOVES. AN EASY FIX FOR A KILLER SET OF SHIFTERS. OH YEAH, THEY ARE RELATIVELY CHEAP TOO!
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Submitted by
trog
a Cross-Country Rider
from sf, ca Date Reviewed: May 13, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Bottom Line:
Just slapped on my Plasmas and rode yesterday. Didn't have to adjust them at all after threading the cable; only had to halfway through ride after cables did their obligatory stretch. Incredibly precise shifting, and I like the little cable ports that will make changing the wire that much easier. So far, I highly recommend these twisters ...
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Submitted by
Nicholas
a Cross-Country Rider
from Fayetteville, AR Date Reviewed: April 26, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Fort Chaffee
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Precise shifting over several different ranges.
Weaknesses:
Easy to overshift.
Similar Products Used:
Sram SRT 400 & Shimano LX
Bike Setup:
Barracuda A2T Easton Elite hardtail with the super-plush Marzocchi Z-1 Bam.
Bottom Line:
Shifts are crisp and exact. Especially love how I can fine adjust shift the front derailleur so the chains won't rub. Ever since I started biking with bikes with gears, the chains always start rubbing the front derailleur after a couple of weeks, I've been riding with this for 3 mos. so far and nothing.
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Submitted by
Zach Wentzel
a Cross-Country Rider
from Brighton, MI Date Reviewed: April 6, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Island Lake, MI
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Fast, precise shifts. Easy cable change/lube.
Weaknesses:
Thin plastic.
Similar Products Used:
Gripshift SRT 400
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper A1 FS COMP with XT drivetrain
Bottom Line:
These shift sooooooo much better than the LX rapidfire that came with my bike. I broke the first front shifter I had but it was replaced for free and I havn't had any more trouble. I love the multiple clicks on the front shifter.
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Submitted by
Wil
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: March 21, 1999
Favorite Trail:
North Shore Trails
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Easy to set up and easy to use. The exrta clicks for the front derailer are a definite advantage out on the trail. I have had the 9.0sl's on my second bike for a year and would never use anything else, now I have the plasmas for my Proflex and woul never use anything else but SRAM shifters period!
Bottom Line:
Bottom line they are spot on in shifting and easy to set up. Five flaming chilies for the plasmas and another five for SRAM.
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Submitted by
BJN
a Cross-Country Rider
from Salt Lake City Date Reviewed: March 16, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Shorter throw shifting, easy cable access, grippier grip, numbers for all gears
Weaknesses:
Too early to know. The cable door may be vulnerable, but they come with extras
Similar Products Used:
X rays
Bottom Line:
Significantly better than my very good X-ray shifters. See what gear you're in, shift faster and easier, change cables without much hassle.
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Submitted by
papapuppet
a cross-country rider
from Upstate NY Date Reviewed: March 5, 1999
Bottom Line:
Well, I had my first and only experience with Grip Shift's x-ray 800s and I was totally frustrated. I was not quite ready to give up on twist style shifting so I bought the 99 Plasma's for an 8speed set up. They were very easy to set up on the bike and in just one quick test ride I can tell you it is a night and day differece. This is how grip shifting should work and feel.I'll post an update once I've lived with them for a while.
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Submitted by
Billy
a cross-country rider
from Simi Valley, ca Date Reviewed: February 17, 1999
Bottom Line:
The BEST....accurate....rapidfire? Why? Thanks SRAM....these shifters are great. I've been using gripshift since day one. Now with the XT/Plasma combo, I couldnt be happier. Great price too. Love the option of changing the grips to a different color
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Submitted by
Lawrence
a cross-country rider
from Arabia Date Reviewed: February 13, 1999
Bottom Line:
I have been using these shifters for a while now with XTR (8 speed), and so far, they have never missed a shift. Very precise, plenty light, smooth, quick, and they always work under extreme tension, too. A huge upgrade from Rapidfire with XT. I guess there's nothing really wrong with Rapidfire, but it just got annoying going clickety-clickety-clickety-clickety-clickety-clickety-clickety- clickety-clickety-clickety-clickety-clickety-clickety-clickety-clickety-clicketyclickety-clickety-clickety-clickety-clickety-clickety-click all the time. Awesome shifter.
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Submitted by
bernard
a cross-country rider
from malaysia Date Reviewed: February 10, 1999
Bottom Line:
real sweet shifters , very nice with gloves easier to change the cables they have bigger adjusting knobs ,polished clamps best of all the colour!orange i have used gripshift ever since they were produced and i think this is the best so far...totaly cored man....
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