Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Bluesky Threads Does anyone know if I can replace a Shimano Nexus 8-speed twist shifter with a Shimano 8-speed thumb/finger shifter without replacing the Nexus hub? by ROS1975 Bicycling Biking Cycling
camp_jacking_roy on February 20, 2026 10:59 pm [https://www.reddit.com/r/bikewrench/comments/14atu52/can_i_use_an_alfine_8_trigger_shifter_on_a_nexus/](https://www.reddit.com/r/bikewrench/comments/14atu52/can_i_use_an_alfine_8_trigger_shifter_on_a_nexus/)
KingBullshitter on February 21, 2026 2:36 am You can’t use just any old 8 speed rapid fire shifter. You need this one https://www.utahtrikes.com/PROD-11618955.html
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Yes.
You can’t use just any old 8 speed rapid fire shifter. You need this one
https://www.utahtrikes.com/PROD-11618955.html