Can You Use Road Shifters With MTB Derailleurs and Cassettes?
Condensed Answer: If the user relies on index shifting, road shifters can be combined with MTB derailleurs when the transmission has up to 9 speeds. A 10-speed road drivetrain can…
Why Are Road Bike Shifters So Expensive?
Road bike shifters a.k.a. brake-shifters are among the most expensive parts of a road bike. In some cases, entry-level road bikes do not even come with brake-shifters because the bike…