What shifter to match bike derailleur

[Nealh]

For me not liking thumb shifts is due to my hard working hands having been a skilled Joiner /wood machinist and chippy for the first 34 years of my main working life has taken it's toll on my hands /knees and esp my finger joints. I gave up with thumbies about 10 years ago.

 

[Nealh]

Thanks, Neal. That's exactly my experience. It's like switching from cable to hydraulic brakes: Once you've tried them, there's no way back. Thumb shifters feel just plain daft afterwards.

Tbh years ago I didn't realise they existed for straight bars until I joined here and it was one of your old posts that I saw them mentioned . The same day I remember looking on ebay and bought an old but new boxed set for £60.

 

[Waspy]

I like twist gear changer. I have one now on current bike. I'm thinking that would be better for me

Well if you get one, buy one with the cable already fitted, it makes the job even simpler.