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Community => Rohloff Internal Hub Gears => Topic started by: Paulson on July 09, 2010, 04:52:05 PM

Title: Full-length shifter for rohloff
Post by: Paulson on July 09, 2010, 04:52:05 PM

http://www.toxoholics.de/xtcommerce2/product_info.php/info/p325_Drehgriff-Set-fuer-Rohloff.html

This looks interesting, it's an after-market full length shifter for the rohloff, meaning no sore thumb from the standard 'short' shifter!

Title: Re: Full-length shifter for rohloff
Post by: julk on July 09, 2010, 05:29:12 PM

It is a nice idea, but I now find it more comfy to ride with my hands resting on an Ergon grip rather than holding on to a round grip.

An Ergon GP1 Large grip cut down to 110mm is big enough for my hand and fits against the standard rohloff shifter.

I have yet to experience the sore thumb...

Title: Re: Full-length shifter for rohloff
Post by: Paulson on July 09, 2010, 07:25:19 PM

I imagine a full length shifter would be a pain if you are a strong climber and tend to wrestle with the bars when climbing - you could easily change gear unwittingly I would have thought....

Title: Re: Full-length shifter for rohloff
Post by: rafiki on July 09, 2010, 08:10:14 PM

When I first got my bike I would have bought one but for the high price. Now that I am used to the standard shifter I wouldn't bother with one even if it was cheaper.