September 19, 20214 yr Hi, I installed a TSDZ2 in my old Raleigh ladies bike and while converting my gear shifter (holding up by the power of hot glue) gave up the ghost. I picked an inexpensive Shimano 8 speed Altus shifter to replace the old Sram TRX and match my Shimano Acera Derailleur. Will this be sufficient? Are there any ebike constrains I should consider? I prefer a click shifter and have just installed Magura HS33 hydraulic rim brakes. The chain has been replaced around 100 miles ago. Many thanks, Edited September 19, 20214 yr by BikeSnail
September 19, 20214 yr I think any shifter, so long as it's 8 speed, will do the job. Different models achieve up and down shift in different ways. Mine a Seam something or other and have a long and short lever, both thumb push - I like 'em. I've found a much smoother change since fitting a KMC Xchain.
September 19, 20214 yr If possible I would add an Altus derailleur they are by far one of the best the derailleur I have used. I have a 7 speed on a megarange freewheel best decision I ever made. Not sure if they did an 8 speed megarange though but still the Altus derailleur would look good. I would say an shimano HG40 chain.
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