Mountain Bike Gear Levers

A bike shifter controls the gearing mechanism on your bike.

Mountain bike gear levers. Bikes with single front chainrings are referred to as 1x or one by. As well as pairs of gear levers for 9 10 11 speed transmission set ups merlin stock individual shifters to cater for the current trend for a 1 x 10 11 12 transmission set up. Sl tx50 bike shifter trigger bicycle derailleur 3x6 7 speed shifter and 18 21 speed governor transmission thumb gear shifter levers for mtb mountain bike 10 61 10. The number of gears on a mountain bike can range from a single speed 1 chainring on the front and 1 cog on the back 21 speed.

Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. Shifting is the most tactile aspect of biking and smooth shifting makes a bike feel faster. 10 coupon applied at checkout save 10 with coupon some sizes colors get it as soon as tue oct 20. Free shipping on orders over 49.

Which is 3 sprockets on the front and 7 cogs at the back wheel. More buying choices 13 39 2 new offers. Whereas you ll see bikes with two front chainrings abbreviated to 2x. 5 coupon applied at checkout extra 5 off with coupon.

3 5 out of 5 stars 18. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. The most common gear configurations for modern mountain bikes include one or two front chainrings. Levers can get worn over time resulting in inaccurate gear shifting.

With some modern designs it s not always immediately obvious where the shift levers are. That s due to the broad types of terrains that the bike is likely to encounter. Shifters move the bike chain between the chain rings and the cogs on the rear cassette. The best mountain bike shifters work under pressure and won t leave you in the wrong gear.

You might rock simple bar end twister shifters or the sportiest trigger release levers. Mtb levers are also more prone to damage picked up on the trail. If you re in any doubt a local bike shop will run through this. How to road bike gear shifters work.

Most full size mountain bikes come with 21 gear configuration as standard. Either way you want shifters that are reliable lightweight and comfortable. Disc brakes caliper brakes levers and bontrager brake accessories for road mountain and hybrid bikes. Famkit mountain bike shifter brake lever with gear indicator and brake cable.

These shifters are found on the handlebar for easy maneuver.