CONFUSED - SRAM Centera 4.0 pull ratio
06-06-20, 06:03 PM
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[SOLVED] CONFUSED - SRAM Centera 4.0 pull ratio
Where ever I've looked, the SRAM Centera 4.0 rear shifter had a pull ratio of 2:1. Finding an outlet that had it for good price and quick delivery, I now see on the webpage it has a 1:1 pull ratio.
Equally confused by sram's page - You'll have to google - this is my first post 👍
I was expecting a 2:1 to be compatible with my Shimano derailleur
Anyone have any experience with the shifters? I might just try them and see if they work.
Bit of a noob obviously - thank you all
Edit: The right shifter is definitely a shimano 2:1 pull ratio
Equally confused by sram's page - You'll have to google - this is my first post 👍
I was expecting a 2:1 to be compatible with my Shimano derailleur
Anyone have any experience with the shifters? I might just try them and see if they work.
Bit of a noob obviously - thank you all
Edit: The right shifter is definitely a shimano 2:1 pull ratio
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SRAM has used their own cable pull ratio since the beginning. But they also make SRAM labeled shifters that are Shimano pull compatible. This stuff is generally well known and which is stated in supplier's listings. As example is the MRX GripShift units which are Shimano pull and the numbered ones that are SRAM pull.
SRAM will say the the greater amount of cable pull is less sensitive to cable friction/grit/dirt. Being marketing smart the make both families of compatibility. Andy
SRAM will say the the greater amount of cable pull is less sensitive to cable friction/grit/dirt. Being marketing smart the make both families of compatibility. Andy
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Is it a "Centera" or a "4.0" derailleur? AFAIK, named derailleurs are Shimano compatible. Numbered derailleurs are SRAM compatible.
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06-06-20, 10:53 PM
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06-06-20, 11:02 PM
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SRAM has used their own cable pull ratio since the beginning. But they also make SRAM labeled shifters that are Shimano pull compatible. This stuff is generally well known and which is stated in supplier's listings. As example is the MRX GripShift units which are Shimano pull and the numbered ones that are SRAM pull.
SRAM will say the the greater amount of cable pull is less sensitive to cable friction/grit/dirt. Being marketing smart the make both families of compatibility. Andy
SRAM will say the the greater amount of cable pull is less sensitive to cable friction/grit/dirt. Being marketing smart the make both families of compatibility. Andy
all listings on every cycle store that sells the Centerer 4.0 shifters say its Shimano compatible.I Think I'm probably gonna have to try the shifter to be sure.
06-07-20, 12:19 PM
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Well, I can safely say that the SRAM Centera grip shifters are Shimano compatible!
Shifting like a dream on my birthday 6 speed and will hopefully upgrade to 8 if I can work out a new wheel spacing that will accommodate the freewheel
Shifting like a dream on my birthday 6 speed and will hopefully upgrade to 8 if I can work out a new wheel spacing that will accommodate the freewheel
