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Hi,
The stupid windows on my Deore shifters mean I can't have them outboard of my brake levers. What are the best alternative and can you use SRAM shifters with Shimano mechs?
Thanks.
Well, on the slx shifters you can remove the windows. If you want to spend a bit more go with xt or xtr.
Xt shifters, or xtr if you are feeling rich, can find a good deal.
The 9spd xtrs are really nice, allowing you to go up and down multiple gears in one go.
Also I've seen them pretty cheap( £90 in my old lbs in Truro)
sram shifters will not work on shimano rear mechs, they have a different pull ratio
I think a front mech will work though, on a sram shifter
My slx windows come off too. Just been fitting them to my hope brakes a minute ago
When you say you can't have your shifters outboard of your brakes, do you actually mean "when I put shifters outboard of the brakes, I can't reach everything comfortably"?
Which brakes do you have?
How far between grips and shifters?
How far between shifters and brakes?
How long are your brake levers?
How long are your ingers?
Do you have any pictures of you attempted setup?
I switched my Deore shifters outboard of my brakes and found it such an improvement, I used the same layout on a new build, so you should be able to do it - without removing the windows.
Or you could just cut the windows of!