[Loek]

Hi guys,

I've got some questions regarding trigger shifters for my graduation project. Would be really nice if you fill in the answers. Thanks in advance!

1. What's the maximum price you're willing to spend on a high quality trigger shifter?
2. What's the most important aspect of choice if you're buying a shifter?
3. What's the maximum weight the shifter is allowed to have?
4. Do you prefer shifting only with your thumb, or with thumb and index finger?
5. Should the levers be adjustable?
6. What's the maximum allowed amount of time for changing a shifter cable, exclusive re-adjusting the mech?
7. Should the shifter have a (removable) indicator?
8. Should the shifter be allowed to be taken off the handlebar without removing any other components?

regards,
Loek

 

[woodsguy]

1. $1000
2. If they work.
3. 20lbs
4. Pinky toe
5. Yes, I need to reach it with my pinky toe.
6. 18 months
7. Should have an oled display
8. No, I want my shifters integrated with my handlebar.

 

[Quo Fan]

1. tree-fiddy
2. will they make my bike look cooler
3. 6ug
4. telepathically
5. only if they are telepathically receptive
6. 6 nanoseconds
7. why? they are telepathic
8. telepathic shifters should be able to mount anywhere on the bike

 

[Jim Mac]

1. yes
2. yes
3. yes
4. yes
5. yes
6. yes
7. yes
8. Ooh, la la! YES!

 

[Loek]

Thanks for your helpful answers guys, keep it coming!

 

[jonKranked]

1. What's the maximum price you're willing to spend on a high quality trigger shifter? $100
2. What's the most important aspect of choice if you're buying a shifter? Cost to performance ratio
3. What's the maximum weight the shifter is allowed to have? minimal. i don't weight shifters, but they shouldn't be excessive
4. Do you prefer shifting only with your thumb, or with thumb and index finger? thumbs only
5. Should the levers be adjustable? yes
6. What's the maximum allowed amount of time for changing a shifter cable, exclusive re-adjusting the mech? 30-45 seconds
7. Should the shifter have a (removable) indicator? yes
8. Should the shifter be allowed to be taken off the handlebar without removing any other components? absolutely

 

[Loek]

Any other guys who are willing to help me with just a couple of minutes of their time? It's for your own good in the end.

 

[Loek]

Anyone?

 

[SLOPE]

I hate surveys but my wife loves them.
She'll talk on the phone for hours taking one.
I'll let her know.
She doesn't ride but loves surveys.