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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 02:56 AM
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what are the pros of buying a $150 b&m shifter over say a 50$ ebay shifter? Do they use different mechanisms for shortening the throw of the shifter? Or is it the name/quality of the parts?
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 08:45 AM
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a $50 ebay B&M is still a B&M...I ahve one and my friend has one that he bought for $110 elsewhere and they're identical..
 
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 09:21 AM
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cheapo shifters are ok, but a b&m is a higher quality. look to twm, the make awesome ***** and short shifters and sponser hcf.
 
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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thanks guys. and to clarify, i meant a $150 dollar B&M compared to a $50 generic ebay shifter
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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wait wait wait...a B&M real shifter can be had for $50 on ebay. Generic ones are like $15
 
Old Oct 4, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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exactly. Spend the 50 on the B&M.
 
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