I’ve got mid-90’s SLX or LX 7 speed shifter/brake lever combos with Alivio derailleurs. I haven’t used the bike for years, and I think the shifters aren’t working properly. I took it to a bike shop for them to free them up and lube them, but it still feels like the lever is about to break, and the shift doesn’t work very well. I need to fit V-brakes anyhow, so I’m thinking about buying separate brake levers and shifters. What are the shifter options for 7-speed? It has a triple chainset. I did wonder if something like an older XTR 8-speed shifter would work, or do I have to keep to 7-speed? I’m going to be fitting a pair of swept back handlebars. I’d consider anything – bar end shifters, Rapidfire, Gripshift, or thumb shifters, but would like something of decent quality.