Will SRAM shifters work with Shimano?
The SRAM rear derailleur (mech) will not work with a Shimano shifter as is; the cable pull and shift activation ratios are not the same between the two systems. If you do get a Shimano rear derailleur, you would need the GS (long) cage if you have an 11-32 cassette.
Are Microshift shifters compatible with SRAM?
Our bar end shifters play well with SRAM and Shimano 11- and 12-speed mountain bike systems, so you can create the mix-and-match drop bar setup of your off-road dreams. With an optional friction mode and adjustable lever resistance, these shifters will survive anything you can throw at them, and do it in style.
Can I use any shifter with Shimano derailleur?
Shimano derailleur compatibility Most 8- and 9-speed Shimano mountain bike and road kit is inter-compatible because they both use the same cable pull ratio. This means that you can use an 8 -or 9-speed mountain bike derailleur with road shifters or vice versa.
Why do people use bar-end shifters?
Friction shifting Bar-end shifters usually offer friction shifting at the front (chainrings) and the option of switching between friction and index shifting at the back (cassette). This functionality alone is the reason why many tourers choose bar-end shifters.
Can a SRAM Rival rear derailleur work with Shimano shifting?
A SRAM Rival rear derailleur will work with Shimano shifting, but you’ll need an adapter. Photo: VeloNews.com I’ve got a full SRAM Rival Hydro disc 1×11 set up on my ’cross bike but want to convert to Shimano shifting — I just find the small SRAM lever too fiddly with gloved hands in race conditions.
Can a Shimano chain be used on a SRAM?
You can also keep your cassette (if it’s 11-32 or smaller), chain, and chainrings, provided that they are not worn out. Everything else in your drivetrain and brakes must go, although you may keep your rear derailleur if you use the proper adaptor. Most importantly, YOU CANNOT mix Shimano and SRAM hydraulic brake parts.
Why does my Shimano shift cable come free?
If the shifters have seen enough service to need cleaning and lubing, there is a fair chance that the shift cable is past due for replacement. If the shift cable is kinked enough to allow even one fiber to come free, it will produce the kind of weird shift behavior the writer describes.
Do you need a long cage for a Shimano rear derailleur?
If you do get a Shimano rear derailleur, you would need the GS (long) cage if you have an 11-32 cassette. If you have an 11-36 (mid-cage SRAM RD) or a 10-42 (long-cage SRAM RD) cassette, you won’t be able to use a Shimano road rear mech.