Help! Left hand 7 speed twist gearshift

mikeconnect

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Sorry to ask the obvious but I can't find one of these . All the left sides are fir 3 speed for the3x6 s etc .
My question is I only have 7 speed on back of course cis it's an e bike so does it matter if I buy a right hand ? Or do you know where I can get aleft hand
Thanks
 

sjpt

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I don't see why a right hand one shouldn't work fitted to the left side. It'll twist the other way and the numbers will be upside down and may be obscured a bit (probably not).
 

sjpt

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Depending on the handlebars and any other fittings like lights, you may well be able to get both the off / battery indicator and twist shift on the same side. Slightly more awkward if there are also power setting etc on the indicator so you need more frequent access to it.
 

mike killay

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Feb 17, 2011
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Both my bikes have got the 7 speed twist grip on the left.
You don't even notice that the numbers are upside down.
Works just fine.