I still ride XTR M910 cantilever brake levers hooked up to my mechanical disc brakes. M739 8-speed shifter pods were also amazing. Absolutely solid, predictable clicks that always shifted right.
As for rivals to Shimano, I am surprised no one has brought up Suntour- they made the only shifter that I have loved more than M730 thumbshifters- the Suntour XC Pro Shimano-compatible 8-speed thumbshifter.
March 28, 2021, 7:10 p.m. - insectoid
I still ride XTR M910 cantilever brake levers hooked up to my mechanical disc brakes. M739 8-speed shifter pods were also amazing. Absolutely solid, predictable clicks that always shifted right. As for rivals to Shimano, I am surprised no one has brought up Suntour- they made the only shifter that I have loved more than M730 thumbshifters- the Suntour XC Pro Shimano-compatible 8-speed thumbshifter.