[satanas]

Ergon make quite a few grips with a length suitable for twist shifters. Personally, I like GripShift as it doesn't stress my thumbs, and dislike SRAM triggers for the same reason. Shimano triggers are okay IMO, better than SRAM. I have one bike with Eagle and definitely want to get rid of the SRAM trigger on that. :-(

 

[golfernut78]

i recently got a new bike, first in a long time, after being out of mountain biking for a number of years. first time i've used trigger shifters since 1994. They've come a long way, but after riding my old bike today with my daughter, i do miss my grip shift. i'm considering making the change back to gripshift, but don't know that i really want to make the $200 investment (still haven't confirmed if i have to replace the front derailleur too) on a brand new bike. i went through 2 sets of trigger shifters (93' XT version) so maybe will just wait until i destroy this set.

 

[FLYBYU]

I have bought several bikes with grip shift, and none of them lasted more than 2 rides before that shifter went in the garbage. Absolutely hate grip shifters.

 

[NH Mtbiker]

Will be reporting back on this. Just ordered an XO grip shift for a 1x11 setup with XT disc brakes. Been happy with GX triggers, but wanted to try something different for all season and winter riding. A bonus with this is the XT brakes will mount up closer to the shifter. Will probably also change out the grip end with ESI chunky grips eventually.

 

[MozFat]

I prefer triggers. I have only used gripshift way back in the 90s. It was the top off the line weight weenie version of day (faux graphite look, don't recall the model). It was okay, but I recall having a tweeked thumb and oddly it made it harder to operate than the triggers of the day.
In general I didn't like the chopped up grips and having to move my hand inboard all the time to shift.

 

[gorgebiker]

I think you will find today’s modern grip shifter a different experience. Requires no more force than a trigger and very smooth. I started using it because of arthritis. Now not sure which I prefer. Being able to smoothly make multiple shifts at a time is real convenient. Does not feel any choppier than a trigger shifter.

 

[Thoreau]

the ability to go through a large chunk of gears with a single twist is nice

Triggers have some semblance of that ability. Shimano with 4/2 and SRAM with 5/1. I do miss being able to drop gears per click as I crest a hill as I could do when I was running XT, but having to click the shifter a few extra times was quickly ingrained into muscle memory. Getting to easier gears is when I find that function most useful though, and can plow through five at a time on Eagle, so i call that a wash vs. grip shifters.

On the other end of the spectrum, I don't think I'd be a fan of electronic shifting (at least as the technology currently stands.) I know the likes of Di2 can shift through the whole cassette in either direction if you press and hold, but im not keen on whatever delay has to exist to let the system differentiate between a single gear request and a multi gear request. If that gets smoothed out, I could see it nullifying the blows-through-gears 'pro' of grip shifters, and surpassing the 4/2 and 5/1 limitations of current triggers at the same time.

Screwing with hand placement (specifically with regard to finger vs. brake lever positioning), hanging off the back of the bike and causing a shift, grip selection, etc. all keep me firmly planted in trigger-land.

 

[chazpat]

Will be reporting back on this. Just ordered an XO grip shift for a 1x11 setup with XT disc brakes. Been happy with GX triggers, but wanted to try something different for all season and winter riding. A bonus with this is the XT brakes will mount up closer to the shifter. Will probably also change out the grip end with ESI chunky grips eventually.

Normally, it is best not to shove your brake lever up against the shifter anyway. Doing so puts your brake finger where it lands midway on the lever rather than the end of the lever and taking advantage of what a lever is. I have about a 3/4" gap between my trigger shifter and brake lever. As always, YMMV.

 

[Sideknob]

Triggers.

 

[fisherk]

I use a grip shifter on my fat bike for winter riding. It is easier to manipulate with heavier gloves/pogie bar mits. I tried a grip shifter on my MTB but didn't like it when death gripping the bars and also on climbs when bearing down. I have had a few instances where I started to initiate a shift when I didn't intend to. So, I run a SRAM trigger on the MTB.

 

[TTTURNER]

You guys that are accidentally shifting with Gripshift are running your grips too short. I have been running Gripshift since the mid-nineties without a single accidental shift. The new Gripshifters come with grips that are too short. You should use aftermarket grips that are cut a little longer than stock.

 

[Jackthelad]

i have Cerebral Palsy a Right Side Hemiplegia.
i use Gripshift, and have done for 20 odd years..
As i have gross motor skills and rotational movement perfect for gripshift, no chance in hell of pushing a trigger .
But thats me..