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Popularized in the 1990 through the early aughts and back in stock for now, Kelly Bike Co’s TakeOff™ shift lever mount adapters are a means to mount your existing down tube shift levers right beneath your brake levers (drop bars only) on your vintage road bike, touring bike, drop bar MTB, or cyclocross bike with access to the shifters from the three most important spots on your drop style handlebars: tops, drops, and brake hoods…
You might be thinking, “does the world need another 12-speed MTB shifting system?” To which TRP answers, “for $329.99 retail it does!” The G-SPEC TR12 12-speed shifter and derailleur offer up some new technology including Hall Lock, named after Aaron Gwin’s mechanic, John Hall. The Hall Lock is a lever integrated into the derailleur mount, which locks the movement of the B-knuckle around the mounting bolt when closed. The Hall Lock can be opened to easily remove the rear wheel. When closed, it provides additional stability and less noise to the shifting performance. The TR12 shifter utilizes sequential shifting, which utilizes a linear shifting path, making it easier to shift on the fly. Here’s the TR12’s full cassette compatibility chart.
Check out more information at TRP.
PAUL looks at their thumbies and walks you through their use, installation, and everything you wanted to know about these versatile shifter pods.
Sometimes you need a rebrand… Retroshift is now Gevenalle, which when loosely-translated from two Dutch words, means “Give All”.
To coincide, they’ve introduced an expanded and updated product line: Hydraulic Shift Levers and Cassette Adapters both designed to address the specific needs of shifting in the mud and dirt.
While the brand clearly markets to cross, don’t forget they’re great for touring and commuter bikes. See more at Gevenalle.
