Can you get anything above Alivio these days ?
A quick scan of the distributors catalogues suggests no.
Nothing's listed in the official Shimano product book. Shame really as I still regard 8 speed as the peak of usefullness vs durability.
Looking at 8spd for an upcoming DH bike build with last model Saint rear mech, really cant the the point of a 10spd close ratio cassette for DH.
SJS Cycles also have mounts that do the same job for a bit less money.
I know I know, I wasn't being entirely serious because I couldn't envisage anyone actually using one on a DH bike. I'll get my coat.
i just got a SRAM attack 8 speed off ebay for a tenner.
I have a pair of used 8 speed xtr shifters if your interested ?
Thanks but only would need the RH one & not for a while yet.
DoOd, Olivia shifters seem pretty good to be honest and look perfectly fine. It's not like the olden days when low end Shimano stuff looked pretty dorky.
Olivia LOL 😀