SHIFTING

Grip Shift Vs Smartshift

TRIGGER SHIFTERS, GRIP SHIFT, ELECTRONICS AND SHIFTING UNDER LOAD EXPLAINED

The grip shift vs trigger shift debate has always been lively, with people presenting strong positions on either side. And rightly so! There are merits for both systems, and there's no right or wrong answer when it comes to personal preference.

The incoming smartshift development by Pinion meets the demand of those who prefer the trigger shift and want to stick with it. There are some differences though, so here they are....

Smart shift

Features:

  • Enables shifting under load, thanks to smart electronics and sensors
  • Has the more common trigger shifter, which more people are used to.

Price: NZD$675 + GST

Can I change my analoge Grip shift system to SmartShift?

Since the SmartShift gearbox is different from the analog version, changing to SmartShift requires a new gearbox.

Grip shift

Features:

- Multiple gear shifting. You can easily shift lots of gears with one VERY quick movement.

- Lighter

- Cheaper

- Simplicity of a mechanical system

“At first, I thought it would take a bit of adjusting to the grip shift. But after a first ride I found it really intuitive to use and made sense - especially when I needed to dump a whole bunch of gears super quickly!''

Miles Tudor
Vancouver, BC
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