RJ, I just did this to my mom's old Raleigh (the twist shifters were a no-go with her arthritis). Strangely, the Shimano 3x7 trigger shifters I ordered are acting the opposite way they should. When I push the right thumb button, the derailleur knocks the chain down to the small cog, and when I pull the trigger it climbs to the larger cogs. What on Earth is going on here? Rear derailleur is an MR40 "megarange", whatever that means.
Hi i just replaced my rear derailuer on a 26 inch roadmaster granite peak i added a sunrace rear derailuer will shimano shifters be compatible i have a shimano front derailuer coming in please let me know right away
RJ, I want to thank you for all your videos. I went from bike naïve to confidently tuning/repairing in a matter of months. I now have 6 bikes in my garage to help friends avoid shop maintenance charges. There are a lot of happy and safe cyclists out on the trials because of you. You're the man and I owe you!!
Out of all the cycling this and that channels I'm subbed to, yours is the most useful. Anything I want to learn you've got a video on it. Thank you for educating me.
Thank you very much! I have a Schwinn Ranger that I got practically new out of someone’s trash. It cost me NOTHING to get it into a rideable state. I’ve had it for years, but only recently started really riding. The grip shifters (particularly the front derailleur) are “just okay” and I’m looking to make an upgrade. This video was perfect! Thank you again!
Thanks RJ, my brother wants to convert his bike from grip to trigger. This takes the voodoo out of it! As usual, easy to follow...let's hope indexing goes as smoothly as it did for you :)
I can't believe that I watched the whole video knowing Im going to the bike shop and going to have the guys do this. But im happy this video is here because I was wondering if this could be done. Im glad to see it can be. Thank you for this! I have subscribed
I appreciate th wealth of knowledge you are providing us for free. Thanks for helping us be safer bikers by teaching us how to maintain and work on our own bikes.
Last night I spent 4 hours trying to figure out why my sons bicycle won't shift into 6th and 7th gear. Looked up all kinds of adjustment videos and worked on the bike only to finally give up and realize it needs new shifters and a new derailer. Cause it was a little bent, but I bent it so much more trying to fix it. So I got new parts on Amazon and this video is exactly what I need. Thank you.
Really good video RJ! I found a bike that was being thrown out. I decided to fix it up and give to one of my neighbours kids. Your video was very easy to follow and understand. The refurbished bike works like new. Thanks again!
Very helpful video. I was just thinking of swapping the handlebar on my road bike from drop bar to a flat bar, which would also require changing the shifters+brake levers. This looks like something I could probably do myself, instead of spending a ton of money for a mechanic to do it.
Thank you for putting these up. I hadn't worked on a bike in about sixty years; I was about 16 last time, and both my shifters went--poof--on the same day. Both of them just popped open. I was amazed. It was like the poem, "The Wonderful One-Horse Shay". They were very old and very used. I ordered replacements and waited three weeks and then I saw your instructions on this video and another one and no problem. Thanks again.
Great video. Just getting back into riding. Bought a new bike and after my first 17 mile ride today, I've decided I can't stand grip shift.. ur video was 100% easy to follow and right on track!!! Thanks for your time! Gonna sub to your channel so I can see what other things I may want to know, haven't rode in last 10 years. Haha finally getting back to my old ways!!! ✌️🚴💨
CineSkies hey dude. I too bought a shimano grip shift bike. I have some problem while shifting. Like the markings are not so precise which makes a mess during shifting. Do i just have the problem or you too? Amd how can i fix it. Mechanics costs alot btw :D
idk really, i stopped at the local bike shop and talked about adding more gears to my rear hub, and going w thumb shifters... i can NOT stand grip shift, its such crap all together, i hate how i can't use my whole grip while riding! if i had to guess id say maybe the cables aren't tight, or maybe too tight, or maybe the derailleur needs some adjustment.... but I'm no bike mechanic at all. so i can't really say whats wrong w it!! sorry friend! support ur local bike shop, they will be there when u need them!! HAHA
My grip shifters were so bad I could hardly shift at all. When I took them off I could barely twist them even with no load on them! Installed new trigger shifters as per your instructions and what difference! It wasn't so hard at all thanks to your video. Thank you!
Thank you for making this video. I was thinking on doing this, buying this type of shifter and changing, I think isn't that hard, but I will watch to make sure that I will make this the right way.
Hi RJ, your videos are extremely helpful. I would love to see a video with you talking about finding these bikes that you work on. I know you mentioned that you get them from Craigslist, thrift stores, eBay, etc. but I would enjoy learning about what you look for. thanks!
Great video. Saved me lots of money. I was thinking of switching to levers from grip. But instead I'll just replace the broken grip shift on the right side. On my next bike, I'll get levers.
funny, with me its the other way around, converted my orbea hydro 2010 8-speed from shifters to grip shift. like the direct shifting of the grip shift plus the front derailler can be tuned a bit with grip shifter when its ratling in lowest of highest gear on cassette on the back, so thats very personal. like your videos! very informative and you have great crative solutions
Thank you! Great video. Would love to know what the barrel adjusters that are on the shifters themselves should be tensioned to when pulling the cables through?
Good to know. The grip shifters are the bane of my existence. I have some sort of mental deficit that makes changing gears always exactly backwards and I am just dealing with a rear. Being cheap (and lazy) I'll wait until they mechanical fail to change them. They do seem to be perfect and functioning as designed for a year now....yeah, it's a mixed bag.
Great video. I like how you explain everything as you go along. I have never been able to get shifters to work on the first try like that, but you obviously have a LOT more experience on this type of thing than I do. I mostly just ride my bike and take it to the shop when it needs new cables. I've never converted grip shifters to trigger, but I'd like to. I really don't like grip shifters. Trigger shifters are SO much better. Why did they ever invent twist grip shifters? Seems like something that was really not needed, but they sure are used on a lot of bikes from very inexpensive to my $4000+ recumbent.
have you ever tried using a compressor to blow the grips off it works great I have done it many times same idea get air between the grip and the handlebar
Hi Mainly on children’s bikes they seem to struggle and have problem twisting the grip shift and very often no-better when i have fitted new cables. They seem to handle the leavers much easier.
I have just dug my mountain bike out of the garage and had a short ride on it for the first time in years. The grip shift was so stiff that I was stuck in the same gear all the way round. I want to replace the shifters and brakes so this video is great for me. One question- I currently have cantilever brakes on the bike. Can I use the same technique for those, or should I look to replace the brake mechanism too? Thanks for a great video
Good vid. I just bought out of storage & revamped my old road bike to a new riding position ( brought home 3 large bags of groceries with it today even though the wind chill was below freezing! ) and the frame shifters are so low that this might be a good practical upgrade. I have trigger shifters on two of my mtn bikes and one mtb with grip shifters. ( the grip shifter failed the quickest, btw ) I never thought about it but the parts appear very inexpensive. I love your vids where you take things apart and show us what is in them because I often do not have the time to look. When you show me then I can order parts and when they get here I have minimal down time and can affect the repair and/or upgrade the quickest. I was impressed you going into a 3 speed hub, also. You have a mind like my own -- fun to know how everything works! BTW have you ever used one of those 3 speed conversion kits? Or the 2 speed automix hub? I was thinking of doing that to an old 1 speed cruiser to give it more quicker starts from lights (and when carrying/hauling heavy loads) Also, any plans to review what trailer set up is the best bang for one's buck? ( I saw a great one the other day where the vending machine fellow was refilling the machine and I realized the connection to the bike, unlike all the plastic sh*t out there, was comprised of two solid _steel_ U joints just like in a CAR! Very well built but I forget the name ) If I have time one night I might try to google it up. Gotta sleep. Thanks for all your good vids RJ!
+BikingMNViking 3 speed conversion kits? I haven't messed with the 2 speeds yet, but want to. I don't ride with trailers, so I don't really know much about them.
RJ The Bike Guy The 2 speed automatix hub is popular with commuters going downtown because they can stick with a fixie and have a second gear to help in the long slow mild hills we have here but still have the reliability without needing a derailluer that vandals can mess with. Either this: www.jensonusa.com/!3kCsyzd4hVW!y1t3UlH5sg!/SRAM-Automatic-2-SPEED-Hub-Coaster-Brake or the one that you kick it back and it switches gears. ( I love the 96 speed bike sheldon brown had made just because he could. My newest bike, a titanium fly fantom motobecane mtb 29er, has 30 speeds. Crazy. ) Trailers are VERY popular here in MN. Plenty of people even repurpose child trailers for groceries or even carrying their dog. I love the beauty of Mn Bike culture. But that plastic connection almost always fails sooner or later. I like to buy and use reliable things.
I live this channel , but man the echoes makes almost unwatchable for me . ( my hearing is very sensitive 😢) . Thank you for the awesome content RJ 💪😎👌
Is the shemano sl-tx50 worth picking up to replace a revo twist shift? You are a godsend for home bike mechanics everywhere. When I had to take the grips off I used hairspray.
I just bought a bike that has the trigger shifters with brake levers like the ones you installed. I plan to install a 1000w 48v conversion kit. The kit has brake levers and twist throttle that come with it. What would you recommend to marry/join the two together?
Thanks for posting this video, you gave me the confidence to replace the twisty shifter to the Trigger shifter. It was so easy to do and it only took about 10 mins. Unbelievely simple when someone show you like you have. Very clear instructions. Thanks a million. (pity , my 5 yr old still doesnt have enough thumb strength to go up a gear without taking his hand off the handle bar) But at least he can shift the gear when his hand is completely off the handle bar :)
RJ- I'm converting from drops to flat bar (more upright riding position) and I can't quite figure out how to set up my trigger shifter for the front derailleur. Nashbar calls it a (2/3 x 8 SPEED) so I assumed I could use it on my 2x front derailleur. The model number is SL-R758-3 but there is no real documentation. It feels like there are 4 position indexed. Any idea how to configure it for 2X?
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Hello Sir...pls give me buy link for this gear shifter pls..
@@nikhilrajgor3746 www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07BZJH51D/ref=nosim/youtube25-20
RJ, I just did this to my mom's old Raleigh (the twist shifters were a no-go with her arthritis). Strangely, the Shimano 3x7 trigger shifters I ordered are acting the opposite way they should. When I push the right thumb button, the derailleur knocks the chain down to the small cog, and when I pull the trigger it climbs to the larger cogs. What on Earth is going on here?
Rear derailleur is an MR40 "megarange", whatever that means.
Hi i just replaced my rear derailuer on a 26 inch roadmaster granite peak i added a sunrace rear derailuer will shimano shifters be compatible i have a shimano front derailuer coming in please let me know right away
RJ, I want to thank you for all your videos. I went from bike naïve to confidently tuning/repairing in a matter of months. I now have 6 bikes in my garage to help friends avoid shop maintenance charges. There are a lot of happy and safe cyclists out on the trials because of you. You're the man and I owe you!!
He's the best. I love how he works.
I just bought a used bike for my son and need to do this very same thing! Thanks a lot for you very informative videos!
Out of all the cycling this and that channels I'm subbed to, yours is the most useful. Anything I want to learn you've got a video on it. Thank you for educating me.
Thank you very much! I have a Schwinn Ranger that I got practically new out of someone’s trash. It cost me NOTHING to get it into a rideable state. I’ve had it for years, but only recently started really riding. The grip shifters (particularly the front derailleur) are “just okay” and I’m looking to make an upgrade. This video was perfect! Thank you again!
I swear you are the best tutorial video on bike repair ever!!
Thanks RJ, my brother wants to convert his bike from grip to trigger. This takes the voodoo out of it! As usual, easy to follow...let's hope indexing goes as smoothly as it did for you :)
I'm just learning basic bike maintenance and modification.
Thanks dude, you're the man!
I can't believe that I watched the whole video knowing Im going to the bike shop and going to have the guys do this. But im happy this video is here because I was wondering if this could be done. Im glad to see it can be. Thank you for this! I have subscribed
I appreciate th wealth of knowledge you are providing us for free. Thanks for helping us be safer bikers by teaching us how to maintain and work on our own bikes.
Very good tutorial. Makes it seem a lot less daunting once you actually understand how it works
I just wanted to say thanks: I needed to fix my wife's bike this weekend, and your video helped a lot.
Finally! A vid on how to get this done on the exact gears I have! 🥳 Ty for this
Finally? I posted this video almost 5 years ago. LOL
Last night I spent 4 hours trying to figure out why my sons bicycle won't shift into 6th and 7th gear. Looked up all kinds of adjustment videos and worked on the bike only to finally give up and realize it needs new shifters and a new derailer. Cause it was a little bent, but I bent it so much more trying to fix it. So I got new parts on Amazon and this video is exactly what I need. Thank you.
Really good video RJ! I found a bike that was being thrown out. I decided to fix it up and give to one of my neighbours kids. Your video was very easy to follow and understand. The refurbished bike works like new. Thanks again!
Not all heroes wear capes.
Very helpful video. I was just thinking of swapping the handlebar on my road bike from drop bar to a flat bar, which would also require changing the shifters+brake levers. This looks like something I could probably do myself, instead of spending a ton of money for a mechanic to do it.
Thank you for putting these up. I hadn't worked on a bike in about sixty years; I was about 16 last time, and both my shifters went--poof--on the same day. Both of them just popped open. I was amazed. It was like the poem, "The Wonderful One-Horse Shay". They were very old and very used. I ordered replacements and waited three weeks and then I saw your instructions on this video and another one and no problem. Thanks again.
Aloyisius Peters Good to have you back riding again Sir !
Great video. Just getting back into riding. Bought a new bike and after my first 17 mile ride today, I've decided I can't stand grip shift.. ur video was 100% easy to follow and right on track!!! Thanks for your time! Gonna sub to your channel so I can see what other things I may want to know, haven't rode in last 10 years. Haha finally getting back to my old ways!!! ✌️🚴💨
CineSkies hey dude. I too bought a shimano grip shift bike. I have some problem while shifting. Like the markings are not so precise which makes a mess during shifting. Do i just have the problem or you too? Amd how can i fix it. Mechanics costs alot btw :D
idk really, i stopped at the local bike shop and talked about adding more gears to my rear hub, and going w thumb shifters... i can NOT stand grip shift, its such crap all together, i hate how i can't use my whole grip while riding!
if i had to guess id say maybe the cables aren't tight, or maybe too tight, or maybe the derailleur needs some adjustment.... but I'm no bike mechanic at all. so i can't really say whats wrong w it!! sorry friend! support ur local bike shop, they will be there when u need them!! HAHA
Grip shift is horrible men !!!
@@audaguyz9176 have you indexed your gears yet? i took my bike to the shop to fix and they did and didn't charge me anything.
Great Video getting into rebuilding and building bikes with my daughter and this video will help me out alot.
My grip shifters were so bad I could hardly shift at all. When I took them off I could barely twist them even with no load on them! Installed new trigger shifters as per your instructions and what difference! It wasn't so hard at all thanks to your video. Thank you!
Thank You this gave me the confidence that I needed, and was able to replace/upgrade the left shifter on wifey's bike.
great video and tutorial - I now know what i need to do the job and have confidence that I can do it myself and save a load of money! Thanks!
You speak very well and you are a very good instructor. Very clear.
Thank you for making this video. I was thinking on doing this, buying this type of shifter and changing, I think isn't that hard, but I will watch to make sure that I will make this the right way.
Simple to follow instructions and really informative.. learned a lot thanks ...
Had to change my daughter's grip to trigger shift...never done before and this vid made it so easy...thanks 😀
I found this video very useful. I need to change the shifter grips on my old grip shift system so knowing how to get them off is good.
Very thorough. Excellent instructional video. In future, could you also mention what tools you might need before hand. Thanks again. Love from England
Hi RJ, your videos are extremely helpful. I would love to see a video with you talking about finding these bikes that you work on. I know you mentioned that you get them from Craigslist, thrift stores, eBay, etc. but I would enjoy learning about what you look for. thanks!
+Mitchell Lewis Here is one video that you might enjoy: facebook.com/RJTheBikeGuy/videos/vb.715727678492032/932018183529646/?type=2&theater
Great video! I was able to get this done in about 30 minutes. Shifting smooth now!
Excellent commentary and demonstration. Thank you!
Thanks for all the videos you have made, I've learned so much from you. 👍👍👍
Nice, concise, exactly what I needed. Thanks!
Great video. Saved me lots of money. I was thinking of switching to levers from grip. But instead I'll just replace the broken grip shift on the right side. On my next bike, I'll get levers.
Thanks man, super helpful stuff and it's a conversion I'm going to have done/ do soon.
great tutorial! I feel a lot more confident now. Thank you!
Well done video, very informative and helpful. Thanks !
you the best bike guy on YT I have to change my gears
Great video. Just what I needed.
I subbed coz of this video.... I hope to find more useful instructions from you. :D great videos
You are the best.... I subbed... Thankyou for the clear instructions.
Very usefull and step by step video. Excellent!
Thanks for the video you did a great job and it's very helpful.
I love these trigger shifters and have converted a few bikes to them. Mostly down tube to trigger.
This is what I need to do. Great video.
That was very thorough. I now have a weekend project.
Thank you for the great explanation. Amazing what rubbing alcohol can do.
funny, with me its the other way around, converted my orbea hydro 2010 8-speed from shifters to grip shift. like the direct shifting of the grip shift plus the front derailler can be tuned a bit with grip shifter when its ratling in lowest of highest gear on cassette on the back, so thats very personal. like your videos! very informative and you have great crative solutions
Very helpful my bike has grip shift wanting to switch to trigger this will help me thank you 👌
Very helpful and professional video
Thank you for your help! Great Video!
That was awesome dood. Thanks.
I quite regularly change the grip shifter to a leaver shifter much better Perfect video thank you
Thanks you explain everything so well 👍
That's exactly what I needed! perfect
Thanks for the knowledge!
Very helpful for DIY ! Thanks Lot. !
This exactly what I needed. Cant thank you enough! 😎👉👉
Thank you! Great video. Would love to know what the barrel adjusters that are on the shifters themselves should be tensioned to when pulling the cables through?
Good to know. The grip shifters are the bane of my existence. I have some sort of mental deficit that makes changing gears always exactly backwards and I am just dealing with a rear. Being cheap (and lazy) I'll wait until they mechanical fail to change them. They do seem to be perfect and functioning as designed for a year now....yeah, it's a mixed bag.
Thank you so much for this video! You rock!
Thanks. Helped me out a lot.
Thanks for all the vid just got a bike and know basic repairs cause of ur videos thanks u
Great video. I like how you explain everything as you go along. I have never been able to get shifters to work on the first try like that, but you obviously have a LOT more experience on this type of thing than I do. I mostly just ride my bike and take it to the shop when it needs new cables. I've never converted grip shifters to trigger, but I'd like to. I really don't like grip shifters. Trigger shifters are SO much better. Why did they ever invent twist grip shifters? Seems like something that was really not needed, but they sure are used on a lot of bikes from very inexpensive to my $4000+ recumbent.
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Great video, thanks!
You make it look so easy!
Thanks. I'll be doing this next week.
Great video bruv thanks!!👌👌👍👍
Excellent video learnt a lot
Thanks that helped me out a lot
You're like Wilson from Home Improvement and at 17:38 I finally got a shot of part of your face.
have you ever tried using a compressor to blow the grips off it works great I have done it many times same idea get air between the grip and the handlebar
Great video! I also hate grip shifters so I'll do the same. Cheers!
Thank you for this video. Im going to be replacing my shifters soon because the front shifter broke
Thanks man 4 sharing
Important information. Thanks a lot from Russia.
Awesome video! :D
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Hi Mainly on children’s bikes they seem to struggle and have problem twisting the grip shift and very often no-better when i have fitted new cables. They seem to handle the leavers much easier.
Very good 👍
I have just dug my mountain bike out of the garage and had a short ride on it for the first time in years. The grip shift was so stiff that I was stuck in the same gear all the way round. I want to replace the shifters and brakes so this video is great for me. One question- I currently have cantilever brakes on the bike. Can I use the same technique for those, or should I look to replace the brake mechanism too? Thanks for a great video
great video
Very well good job
Good vid. I just bought out of storage & revamped my old road bike to a new riding position ( brought home 3 large bags of groceries with it today even though the wind chill was below freezing! ) and the frame shifters are so low that this might be a good practical upgrade. I have trigger shifters on two of my mtn bikes and one mtb with grip shifters. ( the grip shifter failed the quickest, btw ) I never thought about it but the parts appear very inexpensive. I love your vids where you take things apart and show us what is in them because I often do not have the time to look. When you show me then I can order parts and when they get here I have minimal down time and can affect the repair and/or upgrade the quickest. I was impressed you going into a 3 speed hub, also. You have a mind like my own -- fun to know how everything works! BTW have you ever used one of those 3 speed conversion kits? Or the 2 speed automix hub? I was thinking of doing that to an old 1 speed cruiser to give it more quicker starts from lights (and when carrying/hauling heavy loads) Also, any plans to review what trailer set up is the best bang for one's buck? ( I saw a great one the other day where the vending machine fellow was refilling the machine and I realized the connection to the bike, unlike all the plastic sh*t out there, was comprised of two solid _steel_ U joints just like in a CAR! Very well built but I forget the name ) If I have time one night I might try to google it up. Gotta sleep. Thanks for all your good vids RJ!
+BikingMNViking 3 speed conversion kits? I haven't messed with the 2 speeds yet, but want to. I don't ride with trailers, so I don't really know much about them.
RJ The Bike Guy
The 2 speed automatix hub is popular with commuters going downtown because they can stick with a fixie and have a second gear to help in the long slow mild hills we have here but still have the reliability without needing a derailluer that vandals can mess with. Either this:
www.jensonusa.com/!3kCsyzd4hVW!y1t3UlH5sg!/SRAM-Automatic-2-SPEED-Hub-Coaster-Brake
or the one that you kick it back and it switches gears. ( I love the 96 speed bike sheldon brown had made just because he could. My newest bike, a titanium fly fantom motobecane mtb 29er, has 30 speeds. Crazy. )
Trailers are VERY popular here in MN. Plenty of people even repurpose child trailers for groceries or even carrying their dog. I love the beauty of Mn Bike culture. But that plastic connection almost always fails sooner or later. I like to buy and use reliable things.
as a bike mechanic it's nice to pass on information? namaste Russ
When measuring cable housing, would the same process work for folding bikes?
Thank you
I live this channel , but man the echoes makes almost unwatchable for me . ( my hearing is very sensitive 😢) .
Thank you for the awesome content RJ 💪😎👌
Is the shemano sl-tx50 worth picking up to replace a revo twist shift?
You are a godsend for home bike mechanics everywhere.
When I had to take the grips off I used hairspray.
bought giant xtc jr 24 brand new, it comes with revoshift, thinking about to change it or wait until warranty period pass it.
Got 8speed just like yours do l need put on 8 th speed cog ? where do l put gears shifter on 8 or first ?? to adjust
I just bought a bike that has the trigger shifters with brake levers like the ones you installed. I plan to install a 1000w 48v conversion kit. The kit has brake levers and twist throttle that come with it. What would you recommend to marry/join the two together?
Awesome.
Thanks for posting this video, you gave me the confidence to replace the twisty shifter to the Trigger shifter. It was so easy to do and it only took about 10 mins. Unbelievely simple when someone show you like you have. Very clear instructions. Thanks a million. (pity , my 5 yr old still doesnt have enough thumb strength to go up a gear without taking his hand off the handle bar) But at least he can shift the gear when his hand is completely off the handle bar :)
Did you replace the cables and housings?
Recently was given a Scott Speedster s40. What kind of stand is that and where could I purchase it? Great videos!
I have a bike with shimano grip shifters on it so will shimano trigger shifters also work with my system
Best video
Thank you I successfully distroed my bike
RJ- I'm converting from drops to flat bar (more upright riding position) and I can't quite figure out how to set up my trigger shifter for the front derailleur. Nashbar calls it a (2/3 x 8 SPEED) so I assumed I could use it on my 2x front derailleur. The model number is SL-R758-3 but there is no real documentation. It feels like there are 4 position indexed. Any idea how to configure it for 2X?
that's pure poetry
does the new one works better or why convert?