Grip shift vs rapid fire

Topmounter

Why limit yourself to inferior technology?

http://www.forge-mtb.com/shifters.a...talog=FORGEMTBF

Ginzu

If you like Gripshift go with it or switch to Shimano. The higher end gripshift seeems to be reliable although does not shift as quickly as the Shimano rapidfire. Although Gripshift you can ratchet from high to low or vice versa in one fell swoop- this is not really good for the drivetrain or good technique, but it can be done. I personally use Shimano XT shifters and have not owned Gripshift shifters in 8 years. But I've serviced many of the newer Gripshift equiped bikes and performance seems good enough unless your racing. Again the higher end Gripshift is better. Also depending on the Gripshift you have switching to Shimano may be costly. If your current Gripshift is shimano compatible then you won't need a different rear deraileur, if not you'll need a Shimano rear deraileur-get at least Deore. Also this might be a good time to get a new 8 or 9 speed cassette and chain if you upgrade to an 8 or 9 speed shifter.

jebi

Go with rapid fire!!! i am riding with it also (Shimano XTR)!!!

Martystan

jggraham: This is funny thread and makes for an amusing read in the best possible taste of course. I would imagine it's personal choice: my racing buddy uses SRAM gripshift which he swears by, I use XTR reverse rapidos which I swear by. The quality is an important factor. Although the guy with the thumbs may have a medical problem:-) See to it mate.

Just go with quality shifters which 'feel' best for you and enjoy.

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hohobike

Rapid Fire is much better. I have used both.

Rodney

With Rapid File you can shift while braking which I consider a big advantage.

Babbar

Grip shifters are almost entirely plastic. When they go, the go, plus, on most models it is impossible to change just the cable. But, then, the only cost about $15 apiece and they are very easy to install.

Can you just substitute rapid fires for grip shifters or is something else required?

paul.rensh

Go with grip ship,TERRIFIC.

MOkokopelli

Rapidfire.

I like the new XTR, too. I've really gotten accustomed to the shifting and ability to shift and brake simultaneaously.

mississippi_mud

The Rapid Fire shifters on my Trek 4300 that are GREAT!

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percious

Try replacing your cables and housing. It will cost < 20 bux, and make a world of difference. I have a pair of XT shifters that are >5 years old, and they still work great.

-percious

uDi

Rapidfire. After using RF for a while, gripshift seems painful and pointless. Guess its a matter of preference, but I seriously don't see many advantages in using gripshift.

I've got friends on gripshift, and its a horrible feeling after using rapidfire.

Jay Ho

on a hairy road, you may shift inadvertantly w/ grip****s. rapid fire is a lot more secure. I've tried and crashed both. Rapid fires hold their true (and shape) better. I have cracked pieces of grip****s around if you want it...

drewski

i've never had inadvertant shifts w/ grip-shifters. the last rapid-fire i've used was over 7 years ago so can't say vs. the current stuff. SRAM has new trigger shifters that have gotten good reviews so you might want to take a look at those too.