The 8 Best Shift Gear sets (2023 reviews)

Here, we present set that manages to win our hearts. It's the enbo shift gear set and it's widely considered as one of all-around great set you can buy. The ratchet shifter is easier to use than a rotary type shifter and being made of metal it should last much longer. It is designed to make shifting and braking a seamless process for easier biking. These are one pointer finger and one thumb per shifter. It is easy to install, easy to calibrate, basic brake/shifters, nice update to replace broken grip shifters.

The rear shifter works perfectly out of the box. It comes with stainless steel inner cables, not include shift cable housing. It is suitable for 22.2mm/0.87 inch diameter handlebars. These are great shifters for 3 gears in the front and 7 gears on the rear wheel.

Why We Like This:

Brand new, easy to install, built well
Great replacement shifters, very well made, very snappy
Great product to replace those twist shifters on most kids bikes
Comes with the inner shift cables not the brake cables

Best For almost any configuration: Corki Shift Gear Set

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The corki shift gear set's superior materials makes sure that it ages well with use. The Corki cycles bike shifter cable and cable housing is compatible with both sram and shimano derailleurs. It comes with two inside metal cables and one long outside cable along with a small package of attachments for the outside cable. The housing looks nice but has a smaller diameter than most so it’s a little loose wheee when it fits into the frame butts. The end caps are plastic, not metal. These cables work well as a replacement for old and worn out shifter cables.

It is easy to replace old rusted cables and get the bike working again.

Why We Like This:

Outer housing to fit your specific needs
Great cables all clean and new slide smoothly
Worked flawlessly for an xtr rear derailleur

Best With Shimano derailleur: Microshift Shift Gear Set

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Compared with other set in this category, the microshift shift gear set has a convenient design. The microshift is common on low end bike including a kids bike. They are compatible with almost any 21spd Mountain/Trail/Hybrid/Cruiser bicycle. They are a great replacement for cheaper big box store bikes using Shimano components. The range or a limited number of really old, early 80s and earlier, road bars have a smaller grip size, and everything else will fit these. The cables are more than long enough and it takes about 45 minutes to replace both shifters, dial in the derailleurs, take a test ride, then take a photo of the end result.

These are only slightly more money than new cables, without all the hard work of disassembling the shifters to replace the cables and lubricate the shifters. It would be the most excellent and complete kit for any bike (new or rebuild, ) and as far as brake lever/shifter combos go.

Why We Like This:

Easy to install and easy on wallet
Exact replacement and very easy to install
Will fit on any standard handle bar
Clicks and shifts as the original and super easy to replace without any instructions

Best For worn Shifter: MEGHNA Shift Gear Set

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The meghna shift gear set should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. These shifters far exceed the comfort and ease of use compared to the Shimano RevoShift that was tried previously. It is easy to install and with plenty of cable length. The twist shifter set minimizes fatigue in your hands, wrists, and elbows on long rides. It does include the crimp caps at the end of the cable to keep from fraying.

These are suitable for 21 speed mountain bike, commuter bikes, folding bicycles, kids or youth bike. The grips are a good freebie. It is great replacement for worn shifter.

Why We Like This:

Made a old rusty cabled bike into a smooth shifting ride
Good ergonomic twist shift for arthritic hands
Perfect replacement for mega store bike
Works great a solid phone holder

Best With cantilever brakes: Dmaip Shift Gear Set

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate set. The dmaip shift gear set is exactly that - it's a simple set that hits all the right notes. These shifters are great quality and shift well. They work for both cantilever and disc brakes you cut to fit. They come with tons of gear shift cable but no brake cables. It has cable for the shifters installed, with bare ends. They are easy to set up and they work perfectly. They work great, and they're very reliable. It can be used in combination of the separate brake lever and gear shift systems.

Why We Like This:

Easy to install, looks good, not professional grade
Simple, affordable, gets the job done
One of the new comers and featured product

Best For MTB Mountain: ZUKKA Shift Gear Set

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Compared with other set in this category, the zukka shift gear set has a convenient design. It is suitable for mountain /city/road /folding bicycles. It is a trigger-type 7 speed shifter, with one lever for down-shifts and a thumb button for up-shifts. It comes with an intuitive gear display to view the gears clearly and quickly. It is made of durable aluminum alloy material, which work perfectly for optimum performance and maximum safety and longevity. It is compatible with a V-brake system.

Why We Like This:

Good brand reputation
Good investment for long term

Best value complete Set: Shimano Shift Gear Set

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The shimano shift gear set is capable of outshining several other set featured in this list in overall features for the price point. It makes for less-cluttered handlebars. Plus, they shift smoothly and accurately.

Why We Like This:

Great shimano branded bicycle shift/brake lever set
One of the new comers and featured product

Best Feature: Easy To Install: Shimano Shift Gear Set

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The shimano shift gear set is suitable and reliable and fits well with your daily purpose. There’s quite a few shifters that are interchangeable. The kit contains all necessary parts to fully replace existing shifters including a full inner and outer cable set. It is a 8 speed rear, and a three sprocket front derailleur. There's a small amount of useless extra plastic material, that's more vulnerable to breaking from impacts.

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