Our greedy ways of playing with bicycles are becoming more diverse every year.
With the increase in the number of bikes with mixed terrain (gravel/all-road), do you feel that the boundary between the categories of road bikes and mountain bikes is disappearing?
For example, flat-bar cyclo-cross and gravel bikes, which are normally in the road bike category, use off-road bike components.
In the old days, 8-speed / 9-speed transmissions were the main type of transmission. As long as the shifter and derailleur had the same number of gears, it was possible to move the bike regardless of whether it was for on-road or off-road use.
However, with the advent of 10-speed MTB components, a huge barrier in the name of "compatibility" has loomed before our eyes. The derailleur construction became completely different for on-road and off-road use, and compatibility was lost. This has been the case for some time since the introduction of 10-speed MTB components.
But now, with the introduction of the microSHIFT The microSHIFT thumb shifter/bar-end shifter broke down this barrier and allowed me to free up my bike assembly.
For mountain bikes, Shimano/Sram covers the latest 12-speed speeds, and for road bikes, there is a 10-speed version specifically for Tiagra 4700.
Of course, it is compatible not only with new bikes, but also with bikes that have already been used, and existing cranks and wheels can be used for assembly, and the thumb shifter and bar-end shifter allow for styling without losing the atmosphere of these bikes.
The lineup also includes dual control levers, thumb shifters, and bar-end shifters compatible with Shimano'sAlfne/nexus internal shifting hubs , so you can build a maintenance-free tourer or match it with a classic commuter style, and so on. The range of ideas is wide.
The introduction of microSHIFT's thumb shifters and bar-end shifters is a long-awaited addition to the lineup for anti-category cyclists who want to practice a variety of fun activities on a single bike.