Model/Year: 2009

Pros: -Cheap
-Work well until the cable stretches

Cons: -Require cable tension adjustments more quickly than higher end shifters
-Very cheap look and feel

Recommendation: Not a big fan of these shifters but I'm still using them so they're not such a nuisance that they require to be replaced.

Model/Year: 8 speed

Pros: Price, gear display

Cons: Wore out quickly, not too precise

Recommendation: Use them and replace them with nicer shifters. Don't try to shift under load either. Not bad because they are so cheap, but they do the job for light riding. Just don't expect too much.

Pros: - they shift well
- they are inexpensive

Cons: - entry level rapid fire shifters

Recommendation: These came stock on Trek I aquired. They seem to work well but do not trigger in both directions. I prefer to use my thumb for shifting.

Model/Year: 2006

Pros: Great entry level rapid fire shifting
Smooth action on the levers
Can take a beating and keep working fine

Recommendation: If you are looking to move into the rapid fire shifting scene, the Alivio setup is the way to go. You can easily bang down through the gears and with the push of a thumb, work your way back up to the taller gears when the hills arrive. Very smooth and with preventative maintenance, will last a LONG time.

Pros: Entry level shifters so price is good.

Cons: Can feel a little wooly

Recommendation: A reasonable entry level shifter. Better off going to LX from Jenson and benefitting from 2-way shift at same price.

Pros: Smooth. Comfort. Quickness.

Cons: None

Recommendation: Switches as smooth as can be. Never even the slightest problem.

Pros: Very affordable

Cons: none

Recommendation: These shifters provide great quality shifting, if you like the rapid fire design. Even if you don't like the rapidfire at first, I can almost guarantee you'll be used to it after a couple of rides.

Pros: Easy shifting and great ergonomics gor people with big hands. Real compact to.

Cons: None

Recommendation: These shifters are good all around and are good for just about any type of MTB riding.