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| 444.1 | One experience with SISsy shift | ULTRA::SEIDEN | _2 outs, 2 strikes, 2 run lead... | Wed Aug 26 1987 10:39 | 18 |
| I have Shimano Light Action and love it. The shifting is clean
and true. With friction shifting it seemed as if I was often
over-shifting, especially when fatigued, such that I jumped more
cogs than I intended to. This never happens with indexed shifting.
The Light Action is "downward compatible"; you can switch to
friction shifting "on the fly" from the shifter. But I enjoy the
indexed shifting so much I never use this.
The derailluer handles a 14-28 freewheel with no problem. However,
I have only put 800 miles on it, so the verdict's still out on
durability.
The derailleur and shifters were bundled with the bicycle. Though
there are many parts of the bicycle I'd like to upgrade, that is
not one of them.
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| 444.2 | Give it a trail run | JETSAM::HANAUER | Mike... Bicycle~to~Ice~Cream | Wed Aug 26 1987 13:01 | 10 |
| Since many of the new bikes come with index shifting, taking one for
a ride at a bike shop should be easy. Suggest you then decide for
yourself if you want it on your own bike.
I Just bought a Specialized Sequoia and had it upgraded to SIS via
the Shimano Deore, this is the one that will handle a touring range.
The upgrade cost 45.00. I like SIS but, as was already mentioned,
how well it will stand up is still an unknown.
~Mike
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| 444.3 | I'M SOLD ON INDEX !! | DUB01::MCCLUSKEY | | Thu Aug 27 1987 04:31 | 8 |
| Hello from Dublin,
I have the Shimano dura-ace index system on my racing bike and i
think its "super"(as Sean Kelly would say).I have done a lot of
miles on it and know lots of guys who have been using it longer
than me and they have had no problems at all.
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| 444.4 | Specifics on upgrading? | STRATA::DESHARNAIS | | Thu Aug 27 1987 16:43 | 13 |
| I have been thinking of upgrading the shift system on my Shogun
500 this winter. My bike currently has one of Shimano's lower line
systems (I think its the Z401?). I would like to upgrade to a
better system, preferably SIS. From the previous replies, I understand
Shimano light action and Deore are both good for touring bikes?
Also, can anyone tell me exactly what components I need to order
to make the upgrade? I will probably be ordering from Nashbar.
Thanks,
Denis
RE.3 - Hi Noel. Glad you could make it!
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| 444.5 | Indexing is good | RDGENG::MACFADYEN | | Tue Oct 13 1987 08:23 | 17 |
| Well, although I was doubtful about the whole index thing, I shelled
out a couple of weeks ago and bought index gears. For the record,
I got:
Shimano Light Action rear derailleur (long arm)
Shimano 600EX rear block (13-15-18-21-25-30)
Shimano 105 shift levers
Shimano Uniglide II chain
which all came to just under 60 quid. And I went on holiday on the
Continent, plus bike, climbed a couple of 1000m cols and one 2000m
col, and I can now say that indexing is absolutely brilliant! I'm
really pleased with the shifting now, and think I spent the money
well. The system works very well for friction shifting too, but
as someone else said, I stick to the indexing.
Rod
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