Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Imagine a time before your trusty Shimano indexed shifters. Everything’s normal until you approach a steep hill. You look down towards your handlebars and see nothing to help you change gears – except for these strange-looking twisty levers on your down tube. These are friction shifters. They’re old-school bike shifters and … Continue reading Friction Shifting Explained: What Is Friction Shifting On A Bike?