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How easy is it to change from grip shift, can you just change shifters?
Yes, but you'll need the [i]right[/i] shifters for your mechs, as the shifters need to match the mechs - SRAM, Shimano, 8, 9, 10 speed - they're all different!
If you can tell us what make and model front & rear derailleur you have, I'm sure someone can recommend exactly the right trigger shifters...
Front doesn't matter. If you shifters are Rocket or Attack you'll need Shimano shifters. If it's "ESP something" or X.7/X.9/X.0 you'll need SRAM shifters.
Thanks, I will have a look. Its on my sons bike so not sure, all I know is his bike is 21 gears.
Will post the make later.
If its 21 speed then you've got 3x on the front and 7x on the rear.
If the derailleur mechs are Shimano, you could use a pair of these [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=55296 ]Altus 7 speed shifters[/url] , or if they are SRAM then these [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=41153 ]X3 7 speed shifters[/url]
Ok so I have checked what they are, it currently has SRAM gripshift and both deraileurs are Shimano. Not sure what the front is as it just says Shimano but the rear is Shimano Tourney.
So is it as simple as change the shifter from gripshift and reset the gears?
yes, you'll need Shimano 7 speed rear and 3 speed front shifters. swap em over and tweek the cable tension to shift smooth. don't touch the rear deraileur set screws, they're good where they are.
All you need to know is just [url= http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/categories/derailleur-systems ]a click away[/url].
If you get stuck just pop back here and we'll sort it for ya !
Great thanks all, I know plan to change them. I have posted a wanted ad for the sifters. Hopefully someone has a pair to sell.