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Shifters at the end of the handlebars

Very vintage , this system offers the same advantages as the classic frame levers except that, as its name suggests, the levers are located at the end of the handlebars. Rigorous and careful installation will allow you to hide the sheaths under the handlebar tape.

The combined handles

Combination grips integrate brake lever and gear control in the same part on the handlebar. Pallets are located under the brakes and a small push button at thumb level on the hood. This has been the most common system for several years. We appreciate its ergonomics and the fact that you don't have to let go of the handlebars to change gear. Far from being without drawbacks, there is no standard for these gear controls. It is therefore difficult to combine Shimano components with Campagnolo. They are also a little more fragile, more complex to maintain and more expensive to buy.

Straight handlebar/city bike/MTB

Shifters above the handlebar (Thumbies)

This type of lever is found on the first mountain bikes (1990'). They are the evolution of lever controls on the frame, which have been grafted onto the handlebars at the level of the handles. They are operated with the thumb (hence their name Thumbies) and the index finger. Rarely equipped on current bikes, they are still appreciated for their extraordinary solidity and their lightness.

The rotary handles

You have to turn the handlebar grip on itself to change gear. It is a simple system to use, robust, but imprecise. It is perfect for children and their small hands and prevents them from letting go of the handlebars. They have reduced durability - by dint of changing gears, the rubber of the grip wears and the change becomes painful and painful for the hands.

Trigger controls

It is the most fashionable and efficient system for city bikes and mountain bikes. It is composed of two triggers, one to go up, another to go down. Installation is easy, the ergonomics are perfect, but as usual, components from different brands are not always compatible with each other.

We advise you to change your cables and sheaths if you change your derailleurs controls.