Review on microSHIFT MTB Triple 3x9 Speed Shift Levers TS70-9: Superior Shimano-Compatible Shifters for Mountain Bikes by Byron Forman

Although they have more resistance than my various xt shifters they worked great. I used them on a bike with old Deore derailleurs that needed replacing. It's likely that moving with them over time will only make them smoother, as repeated movements will buff the inner surfaces somewhat. They're smooth, but the spring tension is just higher, so it takes a little more force to tap them. I consider them to be the lower priced equivalent of the Deore, which is what I'm looking for in the aftermarket. [Note: I purchased Deore Equiv shifters, not specific Microshift shifters, for use with Deore Equiv shifters. They came with cables pre-installed (wires, not housing).] They shift 3 gears by climbing on the rear sprocket like xt shifters.