Convert From Grip Shift to Trigger Shifters

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

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[@nikhilrajgor3746]

Hello Sir...pls give me buy link for this gear shifter pls..

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

@@nikhilrajgor3746 www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07BZJH51D/ref=nosim/youtube25-20

[@GunsNBudder]

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.

[@Dante_Arceneaux]

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

[@patb.9268]

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!!

[@fjp3305]

He's the best. I love how he works.

[@anthonyshealy]

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!

[@pawned79]

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!

[@hpalan]

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!

[@DaveNarn]

I'm just learning basic bike maintenance and modification. Thanks dude, you're the man!

[@Cheekydelightcodm]

Finally! A vid on how to get this done on the exact gears I have! 🥳 Ty for this

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Finally? I posted this video almost 5 years ago. LOL

[@michaelball4720]

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!

[@jorgeaguilar4038]

Not all heroes wear capes.

[@joeh690]

I swear you are the best tutorial video on bike repair ever!!

[@isoundss7140]

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.

[@jimpeyton1459]

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 :)

[@JimmyJayJunior]

Very good tutorial. Makes it seem a lot less daunting once you actually understand how it works

[@bethanyhartzell1360]

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.

[@ProbablySteven]

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.

[@aloyisiuspeters8913]

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.

[@dancahill9122]

Aloyisius Peters Good to have you back riding again Sir !

[@cineskies114]

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!!! ✌️🚴💨

[@audaguyz9176]

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

[@cineskies114]

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

[@santiagomedinas266]

Grip shift is horrible men !!!

[@ADCFproductions]

@@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.

[@KrnelPanc]

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.

[@psycho7384]

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.

[@legtesta]

I just wanted to say thanks: I needed to fix my wife's bike this weekend, and your video helped a lot.

[@Flintyflints]

Had to change my daughter's grip to trigger shift...never done before and this vid made it so easy...thanks 😀

[@adamg8588]

You speak very well and you are a very good instructor. Very clear.

[@martybarron816]

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.

[@rebekah613]

you the best bike guy on YT I have to change my gears

[@mykec187]

Thank You this gave me the confidence that I needed, and was able to replace/upgrade the left shifter on wifey's bike.

[@mitchelllewis8673]

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!

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

+Mitchell Lewis Here is one video that you might enjoy: facebook.com/RJTheBikeGuy/videos/vb.715727678492032/932018183529646/?type=2&theater

[@reneeolsen409]

You're like Wilson from Home Improvement and at 17:38 I finally got a shot of part of your face.

[@bmolendijk7884]

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

[@Hawk-qn2zk]

I love these trigger shifters and have converted a few bikes to them. Mostly down tube to trigger.

[@jeffreytabois]

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

[@Wheelchair-Andy]

Great Video getting into rebuilding and building bikes with my daughter and this video will help me out alot.

[@mrlautest]

Very thorough. Excellent instructional video. In future, could you also mention what tools you might need before hand. Thanks again. Love from England

[@platypusdieo4399]

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?

[@kevinorghidan4384]

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.

[@colauty2598]

Simple to follow instructions and really informative.. learned a lot thanks ...

[@johnwente1413]

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.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

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[@anyoldorion]

Excellent commentary and demonstration. Thank you!

[@claireb3255]

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!

[@TheJosa007]

Thank you for the great explanation. Amazing what rubbing alcohol can do.

[@SmoothbassmanStudios]

Great video! I was able to get this done in about 30 minutes. Shifting smooth now!

[@roncooke2188]

I quite regularly change the grip shifter to a leaver shifter much better Perfect video thank you

[@kellerbenjaminjames]

Nice, concise, exactly what I needed. Thanks!

[@teacherteacher5390]

That was very thorough. I now have a weekend project.

[@sussykittyYT]

I have problem with mine,when I shift the rear derailleur and pedal backwards my chain looses.how to fix plz

[@trevorjames5493]

Can I just leave the gear shifter cable in place the way it is, remove the grip shifter and slide on the trigger shifter and then use the same cable that's already set up inside the trigger shifter and be good to go???

[@dkwoodworking8415]

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

[@worddunlap]

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.

[@АлександрГугл-х3и]

Important information. Thanks a lot from Russia.

[@usairkid]

Thanks you explain everything so well 👍

[@HighVybeTribe]

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 💪😎👌

[@singletona082]

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.

[@jonwalker6420]

Very helpful and professional video

[@caie69]

Very usefull and step by step video. Excellent!

[@fjp3305]

This is what I need to do. Great video.

[@DSNYSANMAN]

Thanks for all the videos you have made, I've learned so much from you. 👍👍👍

[@ytoal]

Thank you, installing new Shimano shift /brake on a Trek series 4

[@adamhanson841]

Very helpful my bike has grip shift wanting to switch to trigger this will help me thank you 👌

[@9C85-g4b]

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

[@bikingmnviking3801]

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!

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

+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.

[@bikingmnviking3801]

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.

[@kamahoo451]

Recently was given a Scott Speedster s40. What kind of stand is that and where could I purchase it? Great videos!

[@billturner2360]

You are the best.... I subbed... Thankyou for the clear instructions.

[@reggiechin230]

Well done video, very informative and helpful. Thanks !

[@jvbenjamin]

Thanks. I'll be doing this next week.

[@JarrodHenry]

Thanks man, super helpful stuff and it's a conversion I'm going to have done/ do soon.

[@jdillon8360]

Great video! I also hate grip shifters so I'll do the same. Cheers!

[@nonamaier8904]

great tutorial! I feel a lot more confident now. Thank you!

[@setha1974]

Great video. Just what I needed.

[@techytech07]

Can't you reuse the cable housing from the old cables?

[@MyFighter2000]

does the new one works better or why convert?

[@bdvs]

Hi, RJ. This was extremely helpful - Thanks! What kind of stand were you using?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

A discarded indoor bike trainer.

[@stoicchris]

@@RJTheBikeGuy I see. I have an old trainer as well that I would like to use as a stand. Problem is that my bike has a thru axle that is not comparable with the trainer :(

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

@@stoicchris I am not sure what people with thru axles do to use trainers. I use the trainer to hold the bike when I working on handle bars and stuff. It puts the bike lower and better for videoing.

[@Corieorieorie]

dip the allen wrench in washing up liquid, then insert under the grips. That way you dont have to make such a mess and works just as good if not better. Give it a try

[@RileyWeston1]

Takes longer to dry after the fact though, that is the pro w/ alcohol

[@samuelmarroquin5067]

also using the straw in wd40 is useful

[@ankitchandel4584]

tacc

[@froglegs4910]

Very helpful for DIY ! Thanks Lot. !

[@borgsolo]

Excellent video learnt a lot

[@orondelee490]

Hello RJ how are you doing my name is Oronde nice to meet you that's incredible work on installing your own shifters to your bike I have a round shifter grip on my bike and the cable to the rear part of the wheel whether the rella is is little chewed up and I can't help but to wonder how to replace the cable that leads from the grip shifter to the handlebars take the chewed-up bag cable out to replace it with a new cable so how do you go about taking the housing of the round grip shifter off the handlebars to replace the chewed-up cable with a new cable.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

It varies by model. I have a bunch of videos showing how to replace the cables in different models of shifters. Look through my video list.

[@tb100875]

Thanks for the video you did a great job and it's very helpful.

[@christinemcshane5257]

Thanks that helped me out a lot

[@legendarylyricshd1474]

I subbed coz of this video.... I hope to find more useful instructions from you. :D great videos

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

That was awesome dood. Thanks.

[@shaman2384]

I prefer gripshifters over triggers. I've replaced even higher end triggers with grip shifters just to get the hazzle free shifting experience of twisting the grip and changing 5+ gears at once :)

[@jakesummers2111]

Thanks. Helped me out a lot.

[@CaitKant]

Thank you so much for this video! You rock!

[@bmcfad12]

I'm thinking about switching my wifes bike from grip shifts to triggers. She rides a Schwinn LuLu Cruiser. Wondering if I should replace the derailliuer as well. Thanks for the video, makes it easy!

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

If you have a Shimano derailleur, you shouldn't have to replace it.

[@bmcfad12]

@@RJTheBikeGuy I'll def check when I get home.

[@МихаилД-ж6ч]

Спасибо за подробную инструкцию! Почему я нашёл только одно видео у вас...

[@omarcervantes3266]

Thanks for all the vid just got a bike and know basic repairs cause of ur videos thanks u

[@railwayhd1012]

Thank you for your help! Great Video!

[@brandonastley4984]

Great video very useful for me just wanted to know where do you get your shifters and other gear that you use in other videos

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

+Brandon Astley Amazon, ebay, craigslist, local bike shop, etc.

[@craigturnershaw]

Grate video thank you

[@charliesgrumma5388]

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?

[@minimartin6893]

Great video bruv thanks!!👌👌👍👍

[@roncooke2188]

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.

[@Jeremy-dw2jt]

Might sound like a dummy but I don’t know, could I use the cables from the grip shift to the trigger shifters if the length is enough?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Cables wear out! Replace them!!!!!!!!!!

[@Bismuth09]

Plus the new shifters probably come with new cables.

[@UNKNOW7V]

@@Bismuth09 they always do this guy didn't even buy them asking a dumb question like that

[@danc2014]

What if you did not have worn cables and could reuse it . How would you do it? You seem to always have the spare parts available but that's not everyone's situation. A replacement set are over $20 if you can find it and selecting the right type, how many types are there 5 or more? .

[@penrar]

Thanks for the knowledge!

[@die4urs]

Great video, thanks!

[@seb5595]

That's exactly what I needed! perfect

[@azcharlie2009]

Where do you find all your parts? I have an old Trek that I'd like to upgrade but it's not easy to find parts online... Everybody want to sell you stuff you don't, or can't, use...

[@Lizzie81sml]

Brilliant video. I really want to try this. But do I have to get specific trigger gear shifters to replace the twist shifters? Or can I use any trigger gear shifters?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

You need to match the number of speeds. If the brakes are integrated, you need to match the levers to the types of brakes.

[@dancahill9122]

Lizzie81sml Watch the video lady ! He already answered your question !

[@idezilla]

RJ, I get a lot of bikes that have completely ruined grip shifters for repair. Can I replace the grippys with friction shifters? Thanks for the help.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

You can replace INDEXED Grip Shifters with ANCIENT NON-INDEXED friction shifters. Friction shifters like that are usually low end junk!

[@dancahill9122]

Paul Barton why in the hell would you want friction shifters ? That is probably, at least a 40 yr. old shifting system. PLEASE ANSWER, I would very much like to know. Thank you.

[@EricEvolving]

You make it look so easy!

[@Johnleefromthemist]

Hello RJ what is the model number of the trigger shifters that are in your video I need 3 to 7

[@Alibek27]

bought giant xtc jr 24 brand new, it comes with revoshift, thinking about to change it or wait until warranty period pass it.

[@ماهانفرد]

Very good 👍