I have a question about bike shifters...?

Question

have a Giant Faith 2 and i have Sram X7 and i want to replace them i have new top of the line front and rear deraillers but i need new shifters. my question in can i just get the shifters or do i have to replace all the systems

Answer 1

I work at a bike shop and I know for a fact that you can get just the shifters.  You have to make sure you order the right type though.  You don't want Shimano derailleurs with Sram shifters.  Make sure both brands match.  If you have X-9 derailluers get X-9 or X-7 shifters.

Answer 2

i believe you can just get the shifters but check with a local bike shop they can give a better answer

Answer 3

You can replace the shifters no problem as long as they are SRAM compatible. Do NOT replace SRAM with Shimano or any other brand unless they are SRAM compatible.